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Boy's Life by Robert McCammon
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it was amazing
bookshelves: horror, mount-tbr, own, 2024

Did I just read my favorite book of the year with 11 more months to go?! Absolutely.

I’m going to have a book hangover after this one.

I laughed. I cried. I felt all the emotions while getting lost while reading a Boy's Life.

On this journey with Corey Mackenson, I felt the magic, the whimsy, and the adventure.
In my opinion, this book had perfect pacing, excellent writing, and characters to love forever.

Just one of the best books out there!!
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Reading Progress

October 27, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read
October 27, 2017 – Shelved
April 21, 2022 – Shelved as: horror
November 14, 2022 – Shelved as: mount-tbr
December 2, 2022 – Shelved as: own
August 29, 2023 – Shelved as: 2024
January 15, 2024 – Started Reading
January 15, 2024 –
page 57
9.12%
January 19, 2024 –
page 139
22.24% "Potion Number Ten"
January 23, 2024 –
page 240
38.4% "Good 'ole Granddaddy Jaybird 😂🤣"
January 25, 2024 –
page 308
49.28%
January 31, 2024 –
page 424
67.84%
February 2, 2024 –
page 516
82.56% "This book is amazing. ❤️💕"
February 2, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Colleen Chi-Girl (new)
Feb 02, 2024 11:05PM

Colleen Chi-Girl Oh I’m so glad! I’m adding to my list.


message 2: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 02, 2024 11:06PM

Ginger Colleen Chi-Girl wrote: "Oh I’m so glad! I’m adding to my list."

I hope you love it as much as I did Colleen! Enjoy!


message 3: by Robert (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 02, 2024 11:13PM

Robert Lambregts This book is soooo good.


message 4: by Heidi (new)
Feb 03, 2024 12:33AM

Heidi I love this author— his characters are evocative of Dickens but I’ve not yet read any books that aren’t taking place a few hundred years ago. Sounds like he write for any era!!


message 5: by Nikki (new) - added it
Feb 03, 2024 12:39AM

Nikki Lee Wow! That’s exciting! When you read a phenomenal book that blows you away and it’s only February lol. Congratulations, Ginger! Excellent review 💙


message 6: by John (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 03, 2024 03:15AM

John Gilbert Good one Ginger, you just moved it way up on my TBR with your enthusiasm!


message 7: by Mary (new) - added it
Feb 03, 2024 04:15AM

Mary Robert McCammon is pretty great. I try to read everything he writes.


message 8: by Renee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 03, 2024 05:08AM

Renee Roberts Glad you enjoyed it, Ginger! That's the one that got me started on Robert McCammon. That one is wonderful, and the others I've read convinced me to buy lots more of his books.


message 9: by Dave (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 05:09AM

Dave TN “The magic, the whimsy, and the adventure.” That sums it up perfectly. So glad you enjoyed it, Ginger. It’s one of my all-time favorites too.


message 10: by David (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 07:54AM

David So glad you loved this! One of my favorites too! Great review Ginger!


message 11: by Brian (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 09:46AM

Brian Skinner The part about his dog was awesome


message 12: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:18PM

Ginger Robert wrote: "This book is soooo good."

I really is Robert!!


message 13: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:20PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:20PM

Ginger Heidi wrote: "I love this author— his characters are evocative of Dickens but I’ve not yet read any books that aren’t taking place a few hundred years ago. Sounds like he write for any era!!"

I love McCammon as well Heidi!
I knew that I needed to get to this one sooner than later. This one is set during 1960s and it's so well done. He really does do a good job of setting the scene in another time period!


message 14: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:21PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:21PM

Ginger Nikki wrote: "Wow! That’s exciting! When you read a phenomenal book that blows you away and it’s only February lol. Congratulations, Ginger! Excellent review 💙"

Thanks so much Nikki and it's a great start to the year to read such a great book this early. :D


message 15: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:22PM

Ginger John wrote: "Good one Ginger, you just moved it way up on my TBR with your enthusiasm!"

Thanks John and I really hope you enjoy this one!


message 16: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:24PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:23PM

Ginger Mary wrote: "Robert McCammon is pretty great. I try to read everything he writes."

Me too Mary! I've still got some more books to go but I love his writing!
His Matthew Corbett series is great and so much fun to read.


message 17: by Erin (new)
Feb 03, 2024 01:23PM

Erin That's wonderful news, Ginger! I will have to look out for this one.


message 18: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:24PM

Ginger Renee wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Ginger! That's the one that got me started on Robert McCammon. That one is wonderful, and the others I've read convinced me to buy lots more of his books."

Awesome Renee! I can see how this one would have you reading many of his books. This one is one of his best in my opinion.


message 19: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:25PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:25PM

Ginger Dave wrote: "“The magic, the whimsy, and the adventure.” That sums it up perfectly. So glad you enjoyed it, Ginger. It’s one of my all-time favorites too."

Thanks so much Dave and now I know why this is one of your all-time favorites!


message 20: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:26PM

Ginger David wrote: "So glad you loved this! One of my favorites too! Great review Ginger!"

Thanks David!! I'm so sad this one is over and I'm definitely doing a reread in the next 5+ years. I'm glad you loved this one too!


message 21: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:35PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:35PM

Ginger Brian wrote: "The part about his dog was awesome"

Oh yeah Brian, that part was awesome!

There are so many parts in this book that I absolutely loved.
From the (view spoiler) 😂🤣

I would laugh so hard and then tear up in the next chapter with other events. Such great writing!


message 22: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 01:36PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:36PM

Ginger Erin wrote: "That's wonderful news, Ginger! I will have to look out for this one."

I hope you do Erin and that you love it as much as I did! Enjoy!


message 23: by Gary (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:41PM

Gary K Bibliophile Great review Ginger! I felt the same way when I read this last year - I immediately sent a copy to my son to read after I finished it


message 24: by Ginger (last edited Feb 03, 2024 02:32PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 01:44PM

Ginger Gary wrote: "Great review Ginger! I felt the same way when I read this last year - I immediately sent a copy to my son to read after I finished it"

Thanks Gary!! That's awesome that you did that. I hope he loved it as much as I did.
I'm also bullying my husband to read it now too. 😃 hahaha!


message 25: by Brian (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 03, 2024 08:01PM

Brian Skinner I think "Dandelion Wine" by Ray Bradbury inspired this book. It has the same atmosphere.


message 26: by Chuck (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 04, 2024 07:28AM

Chuck Karas Ginger great short and to the point review. I read this years ago and it is in my top 5 books of all time.


message 27: by Catherine (new)
Feb 04, 2024 08:58AM

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - sick but recovering! Ooh that’s such a good feeling! I’m glad this was such a winner for you Ginger, I hadn’t heard of it but I’m intrigued. Excellent review! 💖


message 28: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 04, 2024 09:08AM

Ginger Brian wrote: "I think "Dandelion Wine" by Ray Bradbury inspired this book. It has the same atmosphere."

Great to know Brian! I still need to get to that one and I can tell McCammon was giving a nod to Bradbury in this book.
Cory (view spoiler)
I loved that!


message 29: by Ginger (last edited Feb 04, 2024 09:12AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 04, 2024 09:11AM

Ginger Chuck wrote: "Ginger great short and to the point review. I read this years ago and it is in my top 5 books of all time."

Thanks so much Chuck! I’m doing shorter reviews this year just due to work. It’s hard to bust out 500 word reviews when work is being a so busy. 😂🤣

I’m so glad you loved this one too! can see why it’s a top 5 book of all time!


message 30: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 04, 2024 09:11AM

Ginger Catherine wrote: "Ooh that’s such a good feeling! I’m glad this was such a winner for you Ginger, I hadn’t heard of it but I’m intrigued. Excellent review! 💖"

Thanks so much Catherine and I hope you enjoy this if you give it a try!


message 31: by Mary Beth (last edited Feb 07, 2024 06:31PM) (new) - added it
Feb 07, 2024 06:29PM

Mary Beth Awesome review! 🤗 Glad you found a five star and your favorite book of the year! I love book hangovers. I just added it. Looks like my kind of book!


message 32: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 08, 2024 05:45PM

Ginger Mary Beth wrote: "Awesome review! 🤗 Glad you found a five star and your favorite book of the year! I love book hangovers. I just added it. Looks like my kind of book!"

Fantastic Mary Beth and I hope you love it as much as I did!


message 33: by Cal (new) - added it
Feb 09, 2024 05:49AM

Cal I recently purchased the oldschool hardcover with the bike with the eye on the front to read....I need to make sure I get to it this year!


message 34: by Ginger (new) - rated it 5 stars
Feb 09, 2024 12:49PM

Ginger Cal wrote: "I recently purchased the oldschool hardcover with the bike with the eye on the front to read....I need to make sure I get to it this year!"

Great to hear Cal and hope you love this one as much as I did! I just looked up the book cover you mentioned and that one is perfect for this book. 👊


message 35: by Chuck (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 27, 2024 11:50AM

Chuck Karas Great review. I consider this a littleknown classic.


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