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myweereads's review against another edition
4.0
“Expect the unexpected, always.”
Mystery Walk by Robert McCammon tells the story of two individuals where one has the ability to talk to the dead and the other can heal living things. Billy hears his first whisper from the dead from a house in which a family were murdered and Wayne at a revival meeting displays his incredible powers of healing. Both have a connection and discover in adulthood the rage that one has for the other. As fate would have it, they will meet and against all evil odds they will go head to head with the sinister being that is known as the shape changer.
This was my buddy read with Laura for this month. As ever we were ready to dive straight into this story and see what it was about.
The story begins with so much intensity and a lot is shared about Billy Creekmore’s mother Ramona. Her relationship with his father and the way she is treated both in her relationship and society. Similarly a picture is painted on Wayne Falconer and his evangelist father’s influence over him. This is a continued theme throughout the story. The influence and prejudice of others and how these powers the boys hold have a greater meaning and passage they must take known as the mystery walk.
I thought the story was steady paced and kept unveiling one twist after the next. I always find McCammon’s novels to have that addictive feel to them and the imagery he uses to portray the supernatural and horror are disturbing and anxiety inducing.
There were several people and events to keep up with so at times I had to back track a little but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would happily read more on the life of Billy Creekmore.
Mystery Walk by Robert McCammon tells the story of two individuals where one has the ability to talk to the dead and the other can heal living things. Billy hears his first whisper from the dead from a house in which a family were murdered and Wayne at a revival meeting displays his incredible powers of healing. Both have a connection and discover in adulthood the rage that one has for the other. As fate would have it, they will meet and against all evil odds they will go head to head with the sinister being that is known as the shape changer.
This was my buddy read with Laura for this month. As ever we were ready to dive straight into this story and see what it was about.
The story begins with so much intensity and a lot is shared about Billy Creekmore’s mother Ramona. Her relationship with his father and the way she is treated both in her relationship and society. Similarly a picture is painted on Wayne Falconer and his evangelist father’s influence over him. This is a continued theme throughout the story. The influence and prejudice of others and how these powers the boys hold have a greater meaning and passage they must take known as the mystery walk.
I thought the story was steady paced and kept unveiling one twist after the next. I always find McCammon’s novels to have that addictive feel to them and the imagery he uses to portray the supernatural and horror are disturbing and anxiety inducing.
There were several people and events to keep up with so at times I had to back track a little but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would happily read more on the life of Billy Creekmore.
fallen_adam's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
jonahbarnes's review against another edition
An interesting take on the ghost story. I liked it.
kdornan04's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
amandat's review against another edition
4.0
Better than Stephen King. I hadn't heard of this author until a friend lent me her copy - I was more than pleasantly surprised.
erat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
theneverendingtbr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
One talks to the dead. The other heals the living. Both must make the…Mystery Walk!
The main character here is Billy Creekmore who is of Choctaw Indian heritage with a psychic ability, he can see and speak with the dead.
The there's Wayne Falconer who is the son of a evangelist. Who travels with his father to preach at revivals. He has healing powers, but there is more to Wayne than meets the eye.
I'll just leave it there...
I liked this book, the characters and the dialogue were excellent - some were loveable and some I just wanted to throat punch!
It's real page turner, the plot is well paced and original.
I'd recommend to fans of Stephen King.
charshorrorcorner's review against another edition
4.0
Review edited 10.14.13.
I am a HUGE Robert McCammon fan. Since his older works are all becoming available as e-books now, I'm trying to re-read everything of McCammon's that I read as a teenager. Lucky for me, these stories stand the test of time.
Mystery Walk is the story of two boys. One of Choctaw blood that can see and speak to the dead. The other, the son of a famous evangelist, can heal the sick. The stories of these boys on their way to manhood is fascinating. How they discover the gifts which they harbor within, and how they learn how to deal with said gifts was the most interesting part of the book to me.
I didn't wholeheartedly embrace the ending, though I did think it was ok. The characters grew throughout the book, so I enjoyed the character development. I have always admired McCammon's prose. The man knows how to weave words together to form a complete fabric for the story. All in all, I would recommend this book and I would give it, if allowed, a 4.5 rating.
***Revision 10.14.13.-A third read of this book has led me to change a couple of things about this review. This time around I thought the ending was perfect. In fact, I can't see another ending that would have worked. Also, I'm not sure if the e-book version has been updated, but I think it has because I did not see the errors this time around that I found the first time. There were still a few typos, but nothing more than one would normally see in a print book.
It must be a sign of a good writer when the author can change a reader's mind about the ending all these years and two reads later. I enjoyed the hell out of this book and if it sounds interesting to you, or if you're a fan of Mr. McCammon, give it a shot. I think you'll like it! Highly recommended!
I am a HUGE Robert McCammon fan. Since his older works are all becoming available as e-books now, I'm trying to re-read everything of McCammon's that I read as a teenager. Lucky for me, these stories stand the test of time.
Mystery Walk is the story of two boys. One of Choctaw blood that can see and speak to the dead. The other, the son of a famous evangelist, can heal the sick. The stories of these boys on their way to manhood is fascinating. How they discover the gifts which they harbor within, and how they learn how to deal with said gifts was the most interesting part of the book to me.
I didn't wholeheartedly embrace the ending, though I did think it was ok. The characters grew throughout the book, so I enjoyed the character development. I have always admired McCammon's prose. The man knows how to weave words together to form a complete fabric for the story. All in all, I would recommend this book and I would give it, if allowed, a 4.5 rating.
***Revision 10.14.13.-A third read of this book has led me to change a couple of things about this review. This time around I thought the ending was perfect. In fact, I can't see another ending that would have worked. Also, I'm not sure if the e-book version has been updated, but I think it has because I did not see the errors this time around that I found the first time. There were still a few typos, but nothing more than one would normally see in a print book.
It must be a sign of a good writer when the author can change a reader's mind about the ending all these years and two reads later. I enjoyed the hell out of this book and if it sounds interesting to you, or if you're a fan of Mr. McCammon, give it a shot. I think you'll like it! Highly recommended!