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Swan Song

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Elin Hilderbrand

Swan Song

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon follows survivors of a nuclear apocalypse as they navigate a devastated world. Central to the story are a young girl with the power to heal, a former wrestler, and other individuals who confront both external threats and their own internal struggles while searching for hope and renewal.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Romantic

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

82,905 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon captivates with its richly detailed post-apocalyptic world and compelling character arcs. While praised for its epic scope and emotional depth, some critics find it derivative of classic genre works and overly lengthy. Overall, readers appreciate its blend of horror and hope, making it a standout in dystopian literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Swan Song?

Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction with a penchant for epic storytelling will revel in Robert R. McCammon's Swan Song. Comparable to Stephen King's The Stand, this novel weaves intricate character arcs with a battle of good vs. evil, appealing to those who enjoy richly detailed narratives and high-stakes drama.

4.4

82,905 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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