Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon
Set in the 1960s in the fictional town of Zephyr, Alabama, the novel follows the life of 12-year-old Cory Mackenson, whose life takes a mysterious turn when he witnesses his father attempt to save a man from a sinking car. The man is already handcuffed to the steering wheel, dead by strangulation. This event triggers a series of adventures and mysteries that Cory must unravel, all the while dealing with the challenges and joys of growing up. The book is a rich blend of nostalgia, magic realism, and the dark undercurrents of life in the American South.
The 2126th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 580-600
- Words
- 157,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 75th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 80th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 93rd on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- World Fantasy Award—Novel (World Fantasy Awards)