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sighclopss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This concept again plays on (as many of Kings works do) the age old "humans are the real monsters" trope. In a totalitarian future, society is kept in check with entertainment of human suffering (not much of a difference from what the 2020's of our current lives have to offer.) I think there's lots of good concepts in this one, and considering it was written over 40 years ago it can be eerie what elements have been prophesied in a way.
In terms of writing, it's not as waffle-ly as some of King's other works, this one definitely made a good go at an "action" genre, while still having the in-depth complex character thought that I enjoy about King's books.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury
angelroomba's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Sexism, and Police brutality
Minor: Homophobia
readingiscool96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
voxlunae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Homophobia
timmeh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
ro_lux'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
hayleycurtis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moving on past my mini rant, the story immediately places the reader into the lowest of low classes - introducing Richards - a solid character rooted in his own beliefs and only wanting to help his family. King takes you on a whirlwind of a chase, leaving the reader flipping through the short chapters begging to see what happens next. The futuristic scene gives us a glimpse into the harrowing potential forecast of what may come to our society. And it all ends spectacularly. I would recommend this book for the plot alone.
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Drug use, Miscarriage, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Rape
magnomars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Police brutality, and Murder
pointvirgule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing and Classism
_mack_jack_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
Moderate: Rape and Vomit