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A review by shawna_reads
11/22/63 by Stephen King
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"The past fought change because it was destructive to the future."
I'm sure everyone is well aware of the story of 11/22/63. Jake sets out on an impossible mission to prevent the JFK assassination. He leaves behind his world of technology and enters one full of big American cars, diners and dancing before his time. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Sadie, and eventually crosses paths with the person he must stop - Lee Harvey Oswald.
Wow! I don't know what more to say as this is a well loved book, but King really has a way with words. I don't normally care for politics in my books, but he managed to weave it into such an engaging historical fiction. It was beautifully written and packed a whole lot of emotions.
I would like to say that I also don't care for romance in my novels, but I think Jake and Sadie are my favourite fictional couple. Their relationship was so beautiful and I was rooting for them the whole way. They were so sweet on each other, it made my heart melt. And that says a lot coming from me because I am no romantic 😂 There were also a lot of lovely supporting characters throughout the book.
Oh, and I can't forget about the Easter eggs! I absolutely loved the references to IT.
Anyway, I'm going to keep this review short (if this is considered short 😂) because like I said, I don't know what more I can add that hasn't been said already. I'm glad I finally read it as it is now in my top 10 Kings!
I'm sure everyone is well aware of the story of 11/22/63. Jake sets out on an impossible mission to prevent the JFK assassination. He leaves behind his world of technology and enters one full of big American cars, diners and dancing before his time. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Sadie, and eventually crosses paths with the person he must stop - Lee Harvey Oswald.
Wow! I don't know what more to say as this is a well loved book, but King really has a way with words. I don't normally care for politics in my books, but he managed to weave it into such an engaging historical fiction. It was beautifully written and packed a whole lot of emotions.
I would like to say that I also don't care for romance in my novels, but I think Jake and Sadie are my favourite fictional couple. Their relationship was so beautiful and I was rooting for them the whole way. They were so sweet on each other, it made my heart melt. And that says a lot coming from me because I am no romantic 😂 There were also a lot of lovely supporting characters throughout the book.
Oh, and I can't forget about the Easter eggs! I absolutely loved the references to IT.
Anyway, I'm going to keep this review short (if this is considered short 😂) because like I said, I don't know what more I can add that hasn't been said already. I'm glad I finally read it as it is now in my top 10 Kings!