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Review Date: 11/28/2017
One of the best books I've ever read! Written in a style you won't find today, the sweetness and purity of thought as well as the clarity of purpose are delightful, and the simple, bright intelligence makes for a stimulating experience. I'm diving into the next book in the series with delight.
Review Date: 9/15/2018
King's writing style is unique and the amount of psychological detail he can pack into a book is astounding.
That being said, I feel t his book was more about shock value than it was about suspense or thrill. That's not to say it was poorly written, but it's the book equivalent of B Movie Horror.
It's one of the few books I simply could not get through. (Made it halfway, which I feel was a fair attempt). It's a slog. The action isn't just slow, it builds by the smallest increment possible, which would be great portioned out over, say, 500 pages. This book goes for 1100, and becomes predictable about halfway through (I guess that's why I got bored).
With utmost respect to Mr. King, unless you are an avid fan or piles of dead bodies are your thing, I'd skip this and read four or five books off your list in the same amount of time.
That being said, I feel t his book was more about shock value than it was about suspense or thrill. That's not to say it was poorly written, but it's the book equivalent of B Movie Horror.
It's one of the few books I simply could not get through. (Made it halfway, which I feel was a fair attempt). It's a slog. The action isn't just slow, it builds by the smallest increment possible, which would be great portioned out over, say, 500 pages. This book goes for 1100, and becomes predictable about halfway through (I guess that's why I got bored).
With utmost respect to Mr. King, unless you are an avid fan or piles of dead bodies are your thing, I'd skip this and read four or five books off your list in the same amount of time.
Review Date: 11/2/2018
This is one of the few books I simply haven't been able to finish.
The story felt mysterious at first and I excitedly kept waiting for details about the world to fill it out. I kept waiting. And waiting.
The mystery is charming for a while but after some time it makes the reading feel unsatisfying.
The concept behind the world is interesting, a mix of spec fic with some fantasy elements. The premise of the novel is interesting, though it becomes less interesting as nothing ever really happens to advance the plot. This whole book feels like a preamble.
Finally, I just can't stomach some things. Fleshed out pedophelia is one of them. While it can be said this was used to give perspective on the revealed world, I feel that some things are endorsed by giving them a sense of charm and appeal, even in a fantasy setting. Very young child prostitutes should not be written of in a way that encourages such abuse.
The story felt mysterious at first and I excitedly kept waiting for details about the world to fill it out. I kept waiting. And waiting.
The mystery is charming for a while but after some time it makes the reading feel unsatisfying.
The concept behind the world is interesting, a mix of spec fic with some fantasy elements. The premise of the novel is interesting, though it becomes less interesting as nothing ever really happens to advance the plot. This whole book feels like a preamble.
Finally, I just can't stomach some things. Fleshed out pedophelia is one of them. While it can be said this was used to give perspective on the revealed world, I feel that some things are endorsed by giving them a sense of charm and appeal, even in a fantasy setting. Very young child prostitutes should not be written of in a way that encourages such abuse.
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