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lorif61's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
Cute little story, but not interesting enough for me to read the other two books in this series.
faewyv's review against another edition
This book is sexist, racist and pedophilic. It actually made me want to never read Stephen King again. I don't know if I just never noticed or ignored these issues before because the stories were better but this novel is absolute garbage. From the main character only being concerned with her weight and boys to everyone wanting to fuck her from the age of fourteen it just felt disgusting and shallow. There was no character development or story whatsoever.
gille1jj's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick read. It took me all of one night. It was a nice little story with a thought provoking theme. Though I would not list it as a favorite book or even a top Stephen King work I will say it has been on my mind since I finished it. I encourage others to read this book merely for the shea facts that it is quick and a great situational based mind exercise.
anoushka16's review against another edition
3.0
3.75⭐
My first Stephen King read! I wanted a fast paced, gripping book and this delivered just that!!!
My first Stephen King read! I wanted a fast paced, gripping book and this delivered just that!!!
cicieleloo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
neilwill's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
theatretenor's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it! Thought it was a great little story. It kept me on my toes, made me want to keep reading and it was thought provoking. Gwendy is a great character. Well done Stephen and Richard!
aritrigupta's review against another edition
4.0
A fabulous and engaging short read.
Perfect to boost your Goodreads challenge, while not being a cumbersome burden. And we need that type of books.
I am used to voluminous novels by Stephen King - hence this was unexpected and surprising, in a good way!
Gwendy is handed a button box with mysterious buttons and levers on it by a, shall we say, Man in Black, to be its custodian. The rest of the story follows Gwendy's experiences, her stellar rise in life and her little experiments with the button box. I loved the story. Short, precise and not one bit monotonous. The setting seemed familiar, as is with King's stories based out of small towns, and that added more charm to the book.
Its a definite recommendation to King's fans, and I think, it would serve as a superb travel companion book.
Perfect to boost your Goodreads challenge, while not being a cumbersome burden. And we need that type of books.
I am used to voluminous novels by Stephen King - hence this was unexpected and surprising, in a good way!
Gwendy is handed a button box with mysterious buttons and levers on it by a, shall we say, Man in Black, to be its custodian. The rest of the story follows Gwendy's experiences, her stellar rise in life and her little experiments with the button box. I loved the story. Short, precise and not one bit monotonous. The setting seemed familiar, as is with King's stories based out of small towns, and that added more charm to the book.
Its a definite recommendation to King's fans, and I think, it would serve as a superb travel companion book.
rockyswife's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5