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Boy's Life
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
In me are the memories of a boy's life, spent in that realm of enchantments. These are the things I want to tell you....
Robert McCammon delivers "a tour de force of storytelling" (BookPage) in his award-winning masterpiece, a novel of Southern boyhood, growing up in the 1960s, that reaches far beyond that evocative landscape to touch listeners universally. Boy's Life is a richly imagined, spellbinding portrait of the magical worldview of the young - and of innocence lost. Zephyr, Alabama, is an idyllic hometown for 11-year-old Cory Mackenson - a place where monsters swim the river deep and friends are forever. Then, one cold spring morning, Cory and his father witness a car plunge into a lake - and a desperate rescue attempt brings his father face-to-face with a terrible, haunting vision of death. As Cory struggles to understand his father's pain, his eyes are slowly opened to the forces of good and evil that surround him. From an ancient mystic who can hear the dead and bewitch the living, to a violent clan of moonshiners, Cory must confront the secrets that hide in the shadows of his hometown - for his father's sanity and his own life hang in the balance....
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- Linda
- 30-03-2015
Brilliant!
I did not want this to end, I wanted Robert McCammon and the narrator George Newbern to keep entertaining me forever.
It was an absolute joy to listen to the narrator who is a true professional and the story, Boy's Life was interesting, funny, sad, and had me wishing I had grown up in the lovely little town called Zephyr with Cory and the amazing array of people I met who I feel I now know quite intimately.
I didn't think Robert McCammon could possibly write a story which had me hooked as much as Swan Song, but I think he has come mighty close with Boy's Life.
The writing is incredibly clever and I could smell, feel and hear everything alongside Cory as we explored youth together and found ourselves in some pretty amazing situations!
My favorite line was when Cory was riding his brand new bike which he had named Rocket - “At this instant I felt at one with Rocket, as if we were of the same skin and grease, and when I grinned, a bug flew into my teeth. I didn’t care; I swallowed it because I was invincible.”
You all really need to listen to this fantastic story.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-2020
Incredible
A nostalgic, spellbinding coming of age mystery superbly interwoven with ghosts, neo nazis, a monkey, a river monster, a loyal bike and much, much more. The magic of youthful innocence in a dangerous, grown up world.
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- laurenm2111
- 21-07-2022
Loved it - required reading!
This was a great read - definitely got King vibes from the small town coming of age type story. Narration was fantastic and I think this is required reading for sure.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-2022
Loved it. Wonderful story and narration.
Wonderful nostslgic story. Reminiscent of Steven King, but lighter on the horror and gore.
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- Crystal Brady
- 19-02-2021
Excellent in ecery way
i aboslutely loved this book, fantastic story and excellent narration, i highly recommend this book. you won't be sorry.
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- Marie
- 03-04-2018
Remember when the Waltons made you feel good?
No, this is not like the Waltons! If you ever watched the Waltons, or the Little House on the Prairie, you know what feeling and genre I am going for! All was good with the world because there were good morals. This book will show what was right in those times, but also what was wrong in those times. It is such a feel-good book. The character development is even, the story despite sometimes being too wholesome, becomes all of a sudden this dangerous maze where only the good can and will prevail over the bad. You will experience great writing, a murder mystery, good people that come together when the going gets tough, and just young boys that will steal your heart. This is such a different book. If you are looking for something refreshingly new, please get this book. I had such fun listening to it, and my favorite part was when the boys went to the movies to see a movie about aliens. The book talks about magic, and yes, there is magic in this book. Oh, and don't miss the Wasps!! Hilarious. The narrator was great. Worth a credit, worth reading during your commute or just listening. Great Book.
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- RueRue
- 18-10-2015
Wonderful !
I loved this story. Sort of a Stephen King coming-of-age theme, with some mystism and horror mixed in. I wish there had been a different narrator, though. George Newbern wasn't the right voice for this IMHO. Otherwise it would have been a (5) star review.
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- Phillip Goodson
- 16-01-2015
Great read
I have a ton of books in my library and have enjoyed most of them, but this book was special. The story telling was fantastic and it has that nostalgic feel of books like To Kill a Mockingbird. I highly recommend this book, it is simply fabulous.
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- Kim Venatries
- 13-10-2014
A Feast for the Senses!
Smell the honeysuckle, summer heat and barbeque. Taste the homemade ice cream and peach pie. Hear the drone of bees and the yells of kids on the last of school before summer vacation. See the tiny town of Zephyr, Alabama and experience life in a small, rural town in the tumult of the 60s. A Boy’s Life is about feeling invincible, protected and being convinced you know what the world is about at the tender age of 12. Until a ghastly murder slowly erodes what you thought you knew. If you read A Boy’s Life in print, enjoy this unabridged Audible treat. It’s as good as you remember. If you never read A Boy’s Life, download it at once. This is a masterpiece.
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- Bobalooo
- 06-11-2014
A Real Winner
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Most of the books I get through Audible are very good. Not exceptional, but very good. They fill the time while I'm driving an hour or so, or while I'm mowing the lawn or cleaning around the house. That is where there value comes in. Boys Life, however, is the exception. I bought it because of the reviews, but I didn't really expect it to be as good as it is.
I've read reviews before where people have said that a story brought them to tears, but I never quite believed it. I also tend to steer clear of stories where this kind of thing is mentioned in the reviews. And don't get me wrong... I felt that in only a few short sections of the book. However, this story is one where I felt that emotion several times. And I only mention it because I felt for the people in the story. Because they were real, and what they were going through was real. Because Robert McCammon NAILED it in his story telling.
It was so real, and so close to things that I had experienced, that the emotions were right there. But the story was also funny...VERY funny, and at the same time honest and was very indicative of the time it was told. I didn't have all the same experiences, having been raised in the north, but I lived through it, and saw it on tv news.
Don't set expectations too high. Expectations can be crushers. Rather take this book as a ride through the early 60's and allow your self to feel it as you go along. It will stick with you long after the story is done, and you can't ask for any more of that from a story.
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- AB
- 18-06-2015
I did not expect to like this book.
But I was pleasantly surprised because it was engaging, well written, and completely pulled me in. Absolutely one of my all-time favorite books. I thought how boring, another coming-of-age story. But I just absolutely loved the entire story. I am going to look for more of his books to read. I'm glad I listened to the recommendations and not my preconceived ideas
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- Gretchen
- 17-10-2015
One of the Best Books I have EVER listened to!!!!!
Where does Boy's Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In the top 10 for sure maybe even the top 5.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
It was not a suspense novel but it was so interesting. The story was vivid in it's descriptions. I saw the town through Corey's eyes. This book was funny, it was intense, it had mystery, and magic. The characters were rich in their growth and their interactions.
Which character – as performed by George Newbern – was your favorite?
Corey, the main character. He is full of wonder at the beginning of the book. He and his friends have so much imagination. As he begins to learn about the dark parts of life his father's guidance stays with him and helps him to become a man of integrity. Then when he sees his own father suffering he stands by his father and encourages him in his darkness. The bond between the two of them reminded me that life is still good, even when terrible realities must be faced.
If you could take any character from Boy's Life out to dinner, who would it be and why?
"The Lady." On the surface she seemed like the town witch, but there was more to her than her witchcraft. She had great wisdom which she had gained from suffering, and she had dreams for future generations. She was a kind person and she had a good heart, but she was funny and one to be feared as well.
Any additional comments?
I loved the variety of quirky characters from the town's naked man who although he seemed crazy, had uncanny wisdom, insight and compassion. "The Lady," the "Demon,"
"the bird lady," the sherrif. The book truley painted a picture of town life before internet, before strip malls, when people in a town knew each other and were there for each other.
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- Jimmy Oaks
- 23-01-2015
Great read
Being from Alabama I relate to the story and see much of my childhood from the sixties in the author's words. Friends never seem as important as they do when you are young. Highly recommended read.
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- Crystal Wilson
- 09-10-2014
Finally Unabridged
What did you love best about Boy's Life?
The adventures of the young Cory and his world.
What other book might you compare Boy's Life to and why?
I can't think of any book that compares to Boy's Life. Its that amazing.
Would you listen to another book narrated by George Newbern?
Here I wasn't happy. I have the abridged version with Richard Thomas n hoped he'd do the unabridged. The narrator didn't use a southern accent of that place and time. And his mispronouncation words was a disappointment. Like he pronounced Chile as Chil
(Ch-eye-l) when its pronounced Chilly.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When the main character Cory went to sit at his friends grave.
Any additional comments?
This is an amazing story about a time in life when the world is an amazing place filled with magic. When you and your friends have great adventures. It makes you wish you were there too.
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- Carol
- 26-12-2014
Dear Robert McCammon, I love your books!
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What a gift this book is! I enjoyed every single minute. I am a child of this era and anyone who is will be especially pleased. The story is timeless full of wonder!
Robert McKammon is one of my fave authors. He sure can tell a story and never sticks to one genre maybe he doesn't believe in them. A great book is a story, period.
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- July Moon
- 07-04-2015
It's at the top of my list.
What made the experience of listening to Boy's Life the most enjoyable?
It was a wonderfully written complete story that enveloped me inside from start to finish. I don't think there was one character that i didn't like, perhaps the mayor - he was creepy and the German vet and his wife but the story wouldn't have been the same without them. I have recomended it to my Mum and my youngest daughter .
Who was your favorite character and why?
Oh it has to be Corey after all it was his story and i believed in it, i was there when it began and sadly when it ended.
Which character – as performed by George Newbern – was your favourite?
Corey - George Newbern brought him to life.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No there were several. The thing is in a story written this well each character brings a parcel of goodies and a couple of rotten apples it's what makes the story believable and very enjoyable.
Any additional comments?
This is the best book i have listened to this year and if you haven't read or listened to it yet or thought it wasn't your genre then do give it a go, i am certain you will not be disappointed.
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- sarahmoose2000
- 23-11-2014
Brilliant!
I read this book ages ago and was so glad I found it here, as I couldn't remember what it was called and was trying to recommend it to folk!
Stand By Me with To Kill a Mockingbird and a sprinkling of supernatural. Corey and his dad are out doing the milk run when a car crashes through the woods and into the lake. They are unable to save the driver but both of their lives are forever changed by the accident.
Corey and his friends play out the next year of their lives with school, baseball, riding their bikes and the constant question of who really killed the driver that day. Like old school Stephen King, you'll love it.
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- Peter A.
- 17-03-2018
Wonderful Story- Captivating the best of audible.
I found this to be a marvelous story that wound its way around my funny bone and heartstrings in a subtle way that really surprised me.
I grew up 4000 miles and 10 years distant from its setting but so many of the storylines and characters really hit the sweet spot that I became totally absorbed by them.
It's not a spoiler to say this is a fantasy story of a Boys Life but you don't need to be a boy to enjoy it just a little time and imagination.
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- Stephen
- 15-03-2018
stunning
this book is captivating, beautiful everything you could possible want and imagine in a book about growing up
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- Rebekah Barton
- 20-05-2017
Swept away
Laughed, cried and loved every second.Author and narrator both delivering a totally fantastic literary experience
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- tigistmen
- 23-08-2016
The best book I have read in years
Made me laugh,cry and remember my own childhood my friends and my pet dog
A lovely journey into the past
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- Elaine Brien
- 01-06-2022
Ageless
A wonderful book to be savoured slowly and appreciated as the classic it is, touching, gentle, poignant and moving with an intelligent and thought provoking murder mystery. Stay the whole journey as the ending is seamless
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- Anonymous User
- 28-01-2022
Brilliant rolls along full of magic and mystery
davefromdudley Read this over 30 years ago. Its lost non of it appeal. A great story enjoy.
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- Anna B.
- 04-01-2022
not bad
bit slow at times and feels like many short stories in one. still worth the time, it has a charm
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- A. Listener
- 13-11-2021
3.5 rounded up to 4
I didn't seem to enjoy this one as much as I thought I would, based on the reviews.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad book, and perhaps worth a read, and I like a lengthy read, it's certainly value for money.
But I wasn't compelled by the plot. It lacked the suspense to hook me and have me not wanting to pause.
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