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kristorian87's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
sarahetc's review against another edition
4.0
Short and refreshing! And still, you know, Stephen King.
kcirdnekc's review against another edition
5.0
This novella had so many twist and turns. I assumed one thing and bam I was wrong and it was totally different. Sai King and Richard Chizmar are two of the greatest writers(in my opinion). Anyone who reads this novella should understand that it is a novella, and not a novel or a short story collection(as of now).
thetbrstack's review against another edition
5.0
https://tbrstack.blogspot.com/2017/07/book-review-gwendys-button-box.html
rhexis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
stwdscrwdntat2d's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun short read. Gwendy's Button Box was entertaining. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a excellent job. Now on to Gwendy's Magic Feather
isabellesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I discovered that this book existed, and that it was short…and easily devoured it in one sitting. It has a somewhat “cheesy” premise (regarding the button box itself), and because of this I was expecting a plot twist that never happened, but you really just have to take things as they are at face value with this one. You could argue the plot is lacking, but I personally enjoyed reading it so much that I had to give it 5 stars. This was a fun, quick adventure that I would recommend to others who don’t expect more than what it is.
pithandprattle's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jennyedwall's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
halftimelord's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A tidy novella that is very recognisable as a standard King story. Many familiar themes, and doesn't do anything ground breaking. Maybe I'd have enjoyed it more as part of a collection?