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Swan Song [Paperback]

RobertR McCammon
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Book Description

1 Jan 2010
“We’re about to cross the point of no return. God help us; we’re flying in the dark and we don’t know where the hell we’re going.”

Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen—from the President of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City—will fight for survival.

Swan Song is Robert McCammon’s prescient and “shocking” (John Saul) vision of a post- Apocalyptic nation, a grand epic of terror and, ultimately, renewal.

In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth’s last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity: Sister, who discovers a strange and transformative glass artifact in the destroyed Manhattan streets . . . Joshua Hutchins, the pro wrestler who takes refuge from the nuclear fallout at a Nebraska gas station . . . And Swan, a young girl possessing special powers, who travels alongside Josh to a Missouri town where healing and recovery can begin with Swan’s gifts. But the ancient force behind earth’s devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself. . . .


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Product details

  • Paperback: 856 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; Reprint edition (1 Jan 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1439156735
  • ISBN-13: 978-1439156735
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.4 x 5.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 202,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Publishers Weekly"Compelling....Long, Satisfying Look At Hell And Salvation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including the award-winning Boy's Life. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. Visit his website: www.robertmccammon.com

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A mix of shear terror, horror and beauty 23 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the first book I have ready by Robert McCammon and I look forward to reading more.
In common with some other commentators here, I was drawn into this book thoroughly. It is a long book at 850 odd pages, but being one of those rare books which are hard to put down, the pages zip by: especially once the story gets going.
The story mixes the realities of a post-nuclear war that has experienced MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) between Russia and the USA with the fantasies of the powers of good and evil, where evil is having a party. The story is set in the US and moves from the immediate pre-war situation into the plight of three key groups of survivors whose lives are scattered between New York - near Wichita, Kansas - and a mountain refuge in Idaho. McCammon initially focuses upon the usual post-nuclear exchange devastation; the skeletons of buildings, grey clouded skies, incessant storms and plunging temperatures that mark the nuclear winter. So far one can anticipate the usual stories of survival in this harsh landscape with people forced to choose between trying to maintain some of the codes of their civilisation, whilst others turn to their darker side. This is the substance of Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road (2006).
However, pretty soon after the initial nuclear exchange, one realises that there are other forces at work in the story. This is where the adventures really start to take-off; powers of good and evil slowly begin to emerge and one realises that another dimension has been opened for the reader.
Gradually, the survivors are to be drawn towards one another, but along the way one is never sure who is going to survive the next ordeal; and who if any, will make it to the end.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The most unforgettable book I've ever read. 13 Mar 2002
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A friend lent me this book in 1993. I didn't sleep for days as I *had* to finish it, absolutely mesmerised by the characters. Even now I have mental pictures of all the characters and I've never forgotten them. I gave the book back and lost touch with the friend... I found this book on amazon.fr just before christmas (I'd been looking for it for 9 years) and I know it is a treasure to savour and so I've resisted reading it until now. I go on holiday on saturday and I already know I'm going to have the best read of my life.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Set in a post nuclear war world, only a few survivors remain. Scattered and leaderless, terrible times brings out the best in some, and the worse in others. This book focuses on three stories, and how they come to terms with this new world that is forced upon them. There is Sister, a former bag lady, converted into a reluctant leader and heroine, Josh and nine year old girl Swan, who has an amazing gift that makes her sought after, and Colneral Macklin, with his creepy evil sadistic sidekick, teenager Roland.
The reason this book affected me so was because it is so real, especially in today's volitile world, where the threat of nuclear war is more prominent. Maybe we should get the world leaders to read this book?
To conclude, a rich tapestry of real life, real people, fantasy and science fiction. A garuenteed good read from a fabulous author.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Swan Song does not beat around the bush 25 Dec 2011
By emil
Format:Paperback
I finished the book and had fun. But:

the author doesn't beat around the bush with all it's biblical references and the way it hammers the point across. There are no subtle meanings, characters or dialogues here. Every character has one motto, so that we all understand what motivates them, which they repeat throughout the entire book. And if it's not clear enough then characters rise from the dead with eyes aflame to tell them what to do. "Protect the girl!"

I shook my head numerous times, it's almost sort of demeaning us readers. Also, as an atheist, it's okay for me to read a book where people believe in God, but when the book does not have one doubt whatsoever about the existence in the Christian God and every character shares this lack of doubt, it sort of does not suspend my disbelief. So for future readers: God exists in this story. Once you've accepted that the rest becomes easier to believe/read.

Also this book could've used some proper editing. First off; the entire first part of the book is unnecessary backstory; it's a post-apocalyptic story that starts about a hundred pages too soon. You know - when the apocalypse hasn't happened yet. I've already mentioned the lack of subtlety, the repetitions of motto's, the black and whiteness of characters with either good or bad souls, characters named Joshua, towns named Mary's Rest and diseases called Job's Mask.

But as I said, I both liked and finished the 900 plus paged story, but I felt the need to sort of make a complaint to all the other raving 5 star reviews for this book, because it certainly isn't a brilliant literary masterpiece. Swan Song is a fun to read post apocalyptic story about faith and hope and goodness of the soul, written by a christian devout who's seen a bit too many B films.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this 15 Jun 2011
By J. Walsh VINE™ VOICE
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I found out about this book by accident and as I LOVE the Stand I thought I would give it a try having never heard of Robert before. I had to admit to being a little sceptical to start with as I could never see anything living up to Stephen Kings masterpiece, but I have to say it run it a very close race, with The Stand coming just out on top. Regardless of this, this book is a masterpeice in its own right and I really cared about Sister and Swan and Josh and I hated the baddys with a vengance and I, for one really liked the ending....

All in all I am very happy that I found this book, if you fancy reading it dont let it large size put you off....it is an easy good read and very well worth the effort.

On the strength of Swan Song I have bought a couple more of Roberts books....I will reveiw at a later time :)
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This book has an eerie morality and understanding of human nature that surprises. Page turning read full of surprising twists.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor
Full of poorly written stereotypes and lacking direction, I lost interest after persevering with the first quarter of the book.
Published 2 months ago by Unknown
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic
Read this book when I was a teenager and 25 years later have just read it again. A very moving story of good v evil. Will prob read it again in another 25 years...hopefully!!
Published 3 months ago by Mr Wiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book. Couldn't get enough and just wanted to keep reading!!!
This book was recommended to me and I'm so glad. Fascinating story of the post apocalyptic world. Fantasy, love, loss and tragedy. Would read again.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Vl Brookman
5.0 out of 5 stars Swan song is on song
Swan song is one of those rare reads that leave you with a sense of closure at the end. This might sound strange but so often I've read amazing books with an ending that made me go... Read more
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