There is something about King's writing that makes it very comforting. The way he presents the surroundings, and the characters feels like a bedtime story.
At times, I was worried the story would become cliché, but it skilfully combined its themes, avoiding any kitschiness. I hope Holly Gibney's presence in the Bill Hodges series did not spoil those books for me. It was a strange choice to bring a character from a different King book.
Time to watch the adaptation now.