Forever: A Novel by Pete Hamill

This novel follows the story of Cormac O'Connor, an Irish immigrant who arrives in New York in 1740. After his parents are killed by an English lord, he vows revenge and is granted immortality by an African healer, on the condition that he never leaves the island of Manhattan. The story spans three centuries, as Cormac experiences New York's transformation from a colonial outpost to a modern metropolis, while he waits for his chance to avenge his parents.

The 7446th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 84

Since this book was first published in 2002, there is a penalty of 44.8%. The age adjusted score is 46.37.

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