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A Reader posted a review at 2008-09-17 06:36:27.
(Language: English)
  
I never wanted this book to end, it has touched many a hardend heart, made me cry laugh, and most of all remember my childhood.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-07-11 01:17:38.
(Language: English)
Awesome!
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A Reader posted a review at 2007-08-07 02:02:39.
(Language: English)
My high school wanted to ban this book for containing the so called "N-word," but the students threw such a fit, and the school board members were so shocked that so many students had such a strong reaction to the book, they decided to read it for themselves. They decided to reverse their decision due to the fact that they loved it themselves! While I'm such a book-worm I can't pick a favorite book, this makes the top four for sure!
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Polly posted a review at 2009-02-18 10:49:42.
(Language: English)
I read this book in the 90's and it's a must read for everyone! It's a book that I plan to read again and recommend it to all!
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Barbara posted a review at 2011-03-05 09:15:53.
(Language: English)
Absolutely fantastically written book with great character development, beautiful descriptions and a touch of magic! Strongly recommend reading this book.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-07-11 09:20:12.
(Language: English)
Jury's still out!
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-04-06 11:57:34.
(Language: English)
Excellent book and great read!! I highly recommend it I would of not picked out this book myself but was asked to read it by the special person in my life. I'm glad I did as it is now one of my favorite books of all time. I'm planning on re-reading it in the near future to see what I can catch that I missed the first time.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-23 04:42:58.
(Language: English)
One of my favorite books. It really captured a time and place for me.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-24 10:03:22.
(Language: English)
eh forceful school read
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-28 09:10:10.
(Language: English)
My favorite modern coming of age book.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-12 06:48:43.
(Language: English)
very engaging. could be a decent movie
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-09-12 12:48:46.
(Language: English)
One of My all-time favorite books
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-08-05 03:32:44.
(Language: English)
A new favorite and a must read!
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Brooke posted a review at 2011-10-26 01:52:18.
(Language: English)
This is a fantastic book and currently my favorite! I love how McCammon captures the essence of childhood and how precious it is. I love the metaphors he uses for life, his beautiful storytelling and brilliant writing makes this book a treasure to read!
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-09-16 09:40:50.
(Language: English)
this book occupied my favorite book slot for years and years. i started reading seriously as an adolescent, about fourth or fifth grade, and that was back in the late 80's, early 90's era when horror ruled, u could go to wal-mart or the drug store and take your pick of any number of scary novels, u had vampires and werewolves, u name it. i guess someone older than i would argue that the horror heyday extended more back into the 80's, and truth to tell the 90's is when all that legal thriller bullshit started up. anyway, robert mccammon was one of the better horror writers of the time, but u can't really classify this book as horror. it's a coming of age story, all about a boy and a murder and moonshiners and a monster in the woods and a voodoo priestess and a summer crush and a magic bike and winning against the bullies and even an old retired wild west gunslinger. this is an awesome book if you haven't read it.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-19 09:52:10.
(Language: English)
one of the best book i have ever read. i is acoming of age story that includes a mystery, elements of magical realism, and the true meaning of family. there are some elements that remind me of faulkner amd some that remind me of a children's book. a definte read for anyone who likes a well written novel.
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-11-18 07:18:17.
(Language: English)
love it!
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A Reader posted a review at 2007-06-27 11:04:50.
(Language: English)
~A Boy's Life Is One Of Many Tales And Trials~ Robert McCammon's Boy's Life is one that should reach anyone and everyone. Whether through the many adventures that Cory, the boy, is taken or just through McCammon's artful story-telling everyone should be reached. Cory, a young kid growing up like you did or are doing, is just enjoying life until one day when his father witnesses a brutal murder. Now, Cory is still enjoying life but the whole rest of the book is wrapped with the murderous thought lurking in the background. Now do not be depressed either because the book is one of life, in general, its joys and its sorrows. On another note I thought the beginning was a bit slow; however, once you get into the book and "know" Cory you should find it a very entertaining tale, all about that magical time called childhood. (04/05/04)
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-07-24 09:18:26.
(Language: English)
This is an awesome read. It is well written, and the story line is refreshing!
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-03-12 06:14:05.
(Language: English)
One of my favorite books. I have read it 3x and will read it again. The foward itself is amazing. I love this book and so has everyone I have ever given it to.
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-04-05 04:09:44.
(Language: English)
How much is magic? and how much is just a childs imagination? In the Early 60's a delivery man witnesses a horrible crime, and almost dies trying to save a drowning man. The fallout from this action plays out in the background as the man's young son is enjoying his childhood. Most of the scenes in this book are from the young boys viewpoint. And what seems like magic, or supernatural events, may just be how the young boy is processing the events around him. A dark coming of age novel that rivals "The Body" by S. King.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-08-13 01:46:23.
(Language: English)
If you ever want to remember what it's like to be a kid again - and be scared - read this.
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A Reader posted a review at 2008-09-11 02:06:39.
(Language: English)
It's a cold spring morning in 1964, while Cory MacKenson and his father are finishing up Dad's milk delivery route. From out of nowhere a car drives past them and dives into Saxon's Lake. Cory's dad jumps in to save the driver, but he's already dead - murdered. Car and driver sink into the bottomless depths of the lake, leaving a mystery that haunts Cory and his dad.A story of a boy growing up, only the way a boy with a huge imagination would remember it happening. Life with more supernatural, mysterious, and exciting events than any adult would imagine. Entertaining and thought provoking. It's a weird mix of Spielberg and King.
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A Reader posted a review at 2007-07-25 09:46:46.
(Language: English)
This is my favorite book of all time. The characters here are not simply characters. They are people. McCammon has made it so that all the characters are fleshed out. They have a story, and though we don't get to hear all of it (except for perhaps the main character) they feel real. This kind of connection is only enforced by the larger-than-life events that happen as well as the ordinary ones. This is a book that is truly about life, and it as interesting as life itself. Boy's Life is not a book; it's an experience.
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A Reader posted a review at 2007-09-16 12:14:30.
(Language: English)
While I have several 'favorite' books - this is one of a kind in the sense that I can sit down and read it straight through over and over and over again, and each time take something new from having done so. McCammon does a terriffic job of recapturing the magic and innocence of childhood for his readers, while still keeping the plot line and social intricacies suitable for adults.
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