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A review by queendbw
Gwendy's Final Task by Richard Chizmar, Stephen King
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Book #10 of 2023. Gwendy’s Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar.
I read Gwendy’s Button Box several years ago and did not realize that it was part of a series. Luckily, I was able to enjoy this tale (which is the third book of the series) without reading book 2.
Gwendy Peterson in now an author. One evening, she receives a visit from a mysterious man from her past. He is not well and he asks her to take on a task that will save the world. There are evil beings that are after the button box that Gwendy has possessed in the past. The button box is both magical and terrible - and she must keep it out of the hands of evil.
In the interim, Gwendy gets elected to the Senate; loses her husband; lands a seat on a space rocket and plans to save the world - all while fighting early dementia.
The story was really fast-paced and managed to avoid being formulaic. I really enjoyed Gwendy’s inner dialog and the other characters were individualized without becoming stock “good” or ”bad” people.
I plan to read Gwendy’s Magic Feather, just because I truly enjoyed seeing this character again. 4.5/5 stars.
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental
I read Gwendy’s Button Box several years ago and did not realize that it was part of a series. Luckily, I was able to enjoy this tale (which is the third book of the series) without reading book 2.
Gwendy Peterson in now an author. One evening, she receives a visit from a mysterious man from her past. He is not well and he asks her to take on a task that will save the world. There are evil beings that are after the button box that Gwendy has possessed in the past. The button box is both magical and terrible - and she must keep it out of the hands of evil.
In the interim, Gwendy gets elected to the Senate; loses her husband; lands a seat on a space rocket and plans to save the world - all while fighting early dementia.
The story was really fast-paced and managed to avoid being formulaic. I really enjoyed Gwendy’s inner dialog and the other characters were individualized without becoming stock “good” or ”bad” people.
I plan to read Gwendy’s Magic Feather, just because I truly enjoyed seeing this character again. 4.5/5 stars.
#readsof2023 #audiobookreader #literacy #readingisfundamental