The Last Boy

by Robert H. Lieberman

Book Overview

Robert Lieberman, the bestselling author of Baby, as well as six other novels, has been called a "talented storyteller" by Kirkus Reviews. Now, Robert joins Sourcebooks Landmark with his stunning new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402200579
• ISBN13: 9781402200571
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding

I loved this book. I have little to no appreciation for the mystical but was captivated by the characters and plot. Disregard the other reviews. This book was wonderful. If you like well-written, original, unique books, this is for you. I read it in 3 days and in the months since completing it, I still think about the characters and the references to nature.

Thought provoking mystery

Really enjoyed this mystery which was also quite thought provoking. Appreciated the environmental message. Highly recommended!

The Last Boy

I found this book to be wonderfully written. It held my attetion through to the end. Being from around the area where this book is written was wonderful. You could see things taking place right through to the end. It was a complete page turner and I raced to finish it and would highly recomand it to anyone. The friends and family that borrowed it had the same experince that I did. So buy it and get a good cup of something and settle in for a book you can't put down.

Perhaps you'll find the meaning of life in this book!

I started reading page one at 5pm and just finished page 502 at 12:30, that's how good it was. The Last Boy by Robert H Lieberman is an incredible read.Without giving the plot away (basically all this is on the jacket) a 4 year old boy disappears. His mother searches frantically and forms an alliance with a local cop. Seven months go by, then all the sudden he just comes walking back home. But he is completely changed, matured beyond his years, and has a message for the world. His whereabouts and what he did for the last 7 months are a complete mystery. Anything else would give away the plot, but let me tell you, it is an incredible book. The answer to the meaning of life is suggested. Don't go by the back of the book, it's not really apocalyptic and ancient texts do not play as major a part as they claim. It doesn't fit into any all inclusive genre, there are elements of suspense, mystery, science fiction, romance, and spirituality (not religious, just an overall spiritualness to it that can be embraced by any religion). It's just an excellent, thought provoking read.

What a page turner!

I was given a copy of this book as a gift, and I started it one evening, only to find myself still immersed in it at 3:00 am! The story is compelling, the characters are real -- the book leaves you with an awful lot to think about, and hope for. I can't wait to see more from this author!