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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD (Abridged), Hardcover
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This widely praised bestseller is the magical, epic tale of an extraordinary man who arrives in New York in 1740 and remains...forever. Through the eyes of young Cormac O'Connor--granted immortality as long as he never leaves the island of Manhattan--we watch New York grow from a tiny settlement on the tip of an untamed wilderness to the thriving metropolis of today. And through Cormac's remarkable adventures in both love and war, we come to know all the city's buried secrets--the way it has been shaped by greed, race, and waves of immigration, by the unleashing of enormous human energies, and, above all, by hope.
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
If you liked last Fall's TV Show, Amsterdamn, you'll love this book. It follows a young irishmen, Cormac, from Ireland over to America on a mission of revenge and ends up staying for longer than he expected. You receive two stories for the price of one: his life in ireland and another life in New York. Impressions go along with detailed discriptions of the drastic changes New York has seen over the last two centuries as Cormac tries to fulfill a promise. I loved it and reread it on a regular basis.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was the basis for a summer TV show about a man who lived forever as long as he stayed in Manhattan. As usual, the book is better than the TV show, giving an interesting history of Ireland as well as New York City. This was a perfect vacation book-fantasy, history, love story.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
one of those books that's almost impossible to put down.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
LA Times says: "Straight from the fountain of epic adventure....If you have recently stood in line for Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, read Forever". I say: What was THAT critic thinking??!! While the author displays a detailed knowledge of New York City history, the story is dreary and way too long. Predominantly anti-Christian (with gentle swipes at other faiths), it is a far, far cry from Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, for that matter.
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoyed this story, but was surprised at how many major historical events were left out of the book. And the end was surprising - the option he chose wasn't one I thought he had. I was a little confused at that.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excellent beginning, excellent middle. Rough reading between the two and I just couldn't finish it after it denigrated into a living forever, live well novel. What I did read though was very good.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Epic, historical fiction, romance, fantasy all describe this story. Will appeal to anyone fond of Ireland and/or Manhattan. Would you want to live forever - alone with your secret?
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
It's been a long time since I've read a book I found this affecting.
It's just brilliant...
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According to the review Forever is a magical, epic tale of an extraordinary man who arrives in New York in 1740 and remains...forever. Through the eyes of young Cormac O'Connor--granted immortality as long as he never leaves the island of Manhattan--we watch New York grow from a tiny settlement on the tip of an untamed wilderness to the thriving metropolis of today.
Cathy A. (This book was a national best seller. It is very well written. I would caution readers that it contains adult situations
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