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Hearts in Atlantis
Hearts in Atlantis
Author: Stephen King
Although it is difficult to believe, the Sixties are not fictional: — THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED. — No matter the format, Stephen King's work is spellbinding because the author himself is spellbound. The first hugely popular writer of the TV generation, King published his first novel, Carrie, in 1974, the year before the last U.S. troops withdr...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743436212
ISBN-10: 0743436210
Publication Date: 9/1/2001
Pages: 688
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 197 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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bvilleborn avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I couldn't put this one down until I finished it. I love Stephen King's writing and this is no exception. I enjoyed his take on the 60's and Vietnam and they way he explores his characters.
MyLikeIt avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 450 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
One of my favorites by King. Touching, haunting, very well written and thought-provoking. Classic King. Do NOT judge the book by the movie, I beg you.
wordyone avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Four connected stories of the '60's and how the Vietnam War shaped that generation.
bananapancakes avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I liked all the stories that are tied in at the end. This is the only King book that I have enjoyed.
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Helpful Score: 3
More of a suspenseful thriller than a bloody thriller makes you think but a very good read
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waterbearer avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 62 more book reviews
5 interlinked stories. "Hearts in Atlantis" is about college kids in the 60s who play the cardgame hearts instead of study while the Vietnam War rages in the background. My favorite, "Low Men in Yellow Coats", is about a boy who befriends an old man who seems to be on the lookout constantly. The story is tied to the Dark Tower, where we see Ted Braudigan, again, showing up towards the end of the Dark Tower saga.
Anastasiaallen avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on
Awesome book....the sixties in a fashion that fit the day.
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great stories, brand new book
reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 10 more book reviews
Great read - excelent blend of fact and fiction.
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Not my favorite. I liked how the stories converge, but ultimately the book falls flat nearing the end. I wouldn't suggest the read without some quality drugs.
Shellaree avatar reviewed Hearts in Atlantis on + 270 more book reviews
An interesting book to read. There are two sections to the book so it shows the progression of the characters and their lives. It explores the lives of the characters and how the Vietnam war affected them through the decades.


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