ryebread225's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence
beccajay's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Animal cruelty, Suicide, Violence, War, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Animal death, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
alliallialli's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Death
ripxw's review against another edition
King is doing his bottom two writing-isms: racist dog whistles and taking his characters on too long of a “journey” that we gain nothing from. We’ve borderline completely lost the point of the book, I’ve been confused for the last 50 pages, and something about the flow of this book is making it illegible to me.
Graphic: Islamophobia, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Animal cruelty
expertbooksmuggler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Ya know- I get it. This book requires a certain level of suspension of disbelief considering alllll of the things that are going on. And the ending? I really do get why that frustrated other people.
But considering this is SK’s take on zombies of all things and its supposed to be fantastical and horrifying- I’m ok with both of those things. I dare say I even enjoy the ending.
I don’t often find that I consider SK’s characters lovable, but most characters in this book are lovable in their own ways. Some stay with you for a while and some leave a bit early, but each one of them made their impact. The relationships between them were particularly enjoyable.
This take on zombies is particularly interesting due to their abilities and the way they function as a group and interact with people. Not all of it makes complete sense, but I am personally ok with that. It made for a fun read with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
But considering this is SK’s take on zombies of all things and its supposed to be fantastical and horrifying- I’m ok with both of those things. I dare say I even enjoy the ending.
I don’t often find that I consider SK’s characters lovable, but most characters in this book are lovable in their own ways. Some stay with you for a while and some leave a bit early, but each one of them made their impact. The relationships between them were particularly enjoyable.
This take on zombies is particularly interesting due to their abilities and the way they function as a group and interact with people. Not all of it makes complete sense, but I am personally ok with that. It made for a fun read with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
Graphic: Violence and Gore
tmiller99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Great book to read to your beautiful girlfriend as she tries to sleep. Just make sure to give Jordan a funny and loveable voice.
Graphic: Violence and Pedophilia
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