A review by onetrackmind77
Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon

5.0

Swan Song is an epic dystopian story that is often compared to Stephen King's The Stand. While I understand the comparisons, Swan Song is built on a completely different foundation and has a much more satisfying ending. The backdrop of nuclear holocaust is absolutely terrifying and McCammon is a master detailing the bleak details of humanity's collapse and the struggles in its wake. No punches are pulled with the villains here, and there were numerous times where I was surprised that McCammon got as dark as he did. Fantastic and captivating from the start to its 900 page finish.