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meowdy_howdy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, and Gore
liv_reads_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror
roadrats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Gun violence, Rape, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Alcohol
julessssss's review against another edition
3.5
I also enjoyed the two main characters and their narration in general. I really liked Holly, but that seems to be a common opinion, even from King.
my biggest issue was with the pacing of the ending in comparison with the rest of the book. I also found the switch back to what felt like a normal police procedural from the paranormal thriller middle jarring and wish that it had stayed more on the paranormal side.
Most of the other issues i had i have had with King before, so those I think are just expected: weird descriptions of woman’s bodies and fat bodies as well as super wordy portions and random/weird/unnecessary details. Some of the descriptions of younger people also sounded like an older person talking about what they would think younger people would be like, but again King is in fact an older person talking about younger people lol.
I think this book could have been shorter, but probably not super short (in comparison) given how much I liked most of King’s crafting in the beginning and middle. I do wish the ending was tweaked more though.
Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I was going to at the start and will probably follow through to more of King’s books, especially ones like this. This one definitely gave me nightmares / kept me up during portions too which is fun.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
meesasoup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder
leweylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I learned from book club that one of the characters that was basically the MC during the second half is a reoccurring character in King novels, as were some of the other characters, which explains A LOT. One of my complaints while reading was that a character would say something with no context or explanation, and yeah that makes sense now lol. I did appreciate his dog at The Shining movie by one of the characters, I lol'd at that.
There was definitely some language and one character in particular that felt... offensive. Sure, the town is small and conservative, but that's not a blanket excuse that makes it all okay. Especially the one character, it feels like a lazy caricature of Native Americans. The murder that starts the book off is also explained in... gruesome detail and involves a child, so be wary of that.
The one thing I will say to King's credit is I have never disliked reading one of his novels. They are incredibly readable.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Police brutality
jadams89's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Excrement, and Grief
thecosylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Be prepared for graphic descriptions and the crossover of realism with myth & legend.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual violence
scottferd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Murder
gardner98's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail