Forever by Pete Hamill
This novel follows the story of Cormac O'Connor, an Irish immigrant who arrives in New York in 1740. After his parents are killed by an English lord, he vows revenge and is granted immortality by an African healer, on the condition that he never leaves the island of Manhattan. The story spans three centuries, as Cormac experiences New York's transformation from a colonial outpost to a modern metropolis, while he waits for his chance to avenge his parents.
The 12015th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 620-640
- Words
- 272,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)