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Swan Song
Swan Song
Author: Robert R. McCammon
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an America ravaged by nuclear war. — He is the Man with the Scarlet Eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark desires of the countless followers he has gathered into his service. His only desire is to find a special child named Swan -- and destroy her. But those who would protect the girl are d...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671624132
ISBN-10: 067162413X
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 956
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 52 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 5
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Gyp avatar reviewed Swan Song on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
In a word- epic. This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's a post apocalyptic masterpiece. The characters are unforgettable. The plot is fascinating. It's horrifying and bleak and desolate yet uplifting and beautiful at the same time. To mention 'The Stand' and 'Swan Song' in the same sentence is laughable and insulting. 'Swan Song' absolutely blows 'The Stand' out of the water.
dmac avatar reviewed Swan Song on + 130 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book is a keeper! I have gone through several of the paperbacks over the years, rereading it, recommending and loaning it and finally would just like to find one in hardback to keep forever!

If you are a fan of The Stand, this may be a book you would enjoy. A Good and Evil story, end of the world/apocolypse/life-as-you-know-it is over story. One of my all time favorite books!
earlsgirl avatar reviewed Swan Song on + 188 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book was recommended to me based on the fact that I liked Stephen King's The Stand. It was readable, but went on a little too long for me with its 956 pages. I just wasn't engrossed in the reading. It was a lot like The Stand, but the horror genre is really not one I'm too fond of. I do know people who LOVED Swan Song, so don't let my review keep you from reading it.
Bossmare avatar reviewed Swan Song on + 306 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really liked this book,great end of the world type. It had good characters, good writing and kept you on the edge of your seat. Chewed a few fingernails I did.
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Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book! This book has everything in it: terror, romance, the end of the world, a new beginning, unlikely friendships. There is nothing bad I could say about this book. It is similar to "The Stand" by Stephen King, but I thought Swan Song was even better! I read it when it first came out and it is one of those that I revisit every few years... I don't think I will ever get tired of it.
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reviewed Swan Song on + 2 more book reviews
This is one of my all time favorites. I felt it was much better than The Stand and I am a Stephen King fan. The characters are rich and engaging and the plot moves smoothly. I have read it twice even though I am a very slow reader and it is a rather long book.
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This is one of my favorite books of all time! It is a long book but I read it in a week-end. Now this would be a movie to see...
angelatres avatar reviewed Swan Song on + 72 more book reviews
Very good. I read this many years ago and I don't remember too many details about this book except that I very much enjoyed it and I would definatly read it again, all 900+ pages of it.
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I have read this book three times over the past 20 years. It is a detailed and colorful account of a tragic future. I would recommend this book as you won't be able to put it down.
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this is honestly one book that they should make a movie out of. Very good written visuals and excellent plot. My favorite book


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