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funkymathwizard's review against another edition
4.0
This isn't something I would normally read, but it was required reading for a college literature class. I have to say that the writing is excellent, and except for some language and certain things that were described in the story, I really enjoyed it.
poinsettiarain's review against another edition
5.0
I've attempted to write a review of this book (or what I call a review, at least) half a dozen times but each time, I find myself unable to put into words exactly what I thought of this book.
It is rich and complicated, thick with thought provoking ideas and stories. This is only the second Stephen King book I have read, but has become an immediate favourite, while also cementing itself as a book I will probably never read again.
The stand out for me is Apt Pupil. At the start of the book, I too found myself fascinated by the grim details being revealed by Dussander and then, almost in line with Todd himself, I found my sleep disturbed and my focus far away. King masterfully lures you into the world and then dials up the terror and disturbing thoughts to the point that I was rushing through the story so it could be over.
The Breathing Method was also a favourite, its confusing but intriguing layered story had me hooked throughout.
It is rich and complicated, thick with thought provoking ideas and stories. This is only the second Stephen King book I have read, but has become an immediate favourite, while also cementing itself as a book I will probably never read again.
The stand out for me is Apt Pupil. At the start of the book, I too found myself fascinated by the grim details being revealed by Dussander and then, almost in line with Todd himself, I found my sleep disturbed and my focus far away. King masterfully lures you into the world and then dials up the terror and disturbing thoughts to the point that I was rushing through the story so it could be over.
The Breathing Method was also a favourite, its confusing but intriguing layered story had me hooked throughout.
scnole2021's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
catsushi's review against another edition
2.0
Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption 3.5 ⭐
Apt Pupil 4 ⭐
The body DNF
The Breathing Method DNF
Apt Pupil 4 ⭐
The body DNF
The Breathing Method DNF
weed_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
charcoalpencils's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
smithe22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
voldycat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and War
Moderate: Cursing
campbellclan's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed the book. I didn’t read the synopsis before starting it but I loved the whole idea of true after life these WW2 nazis had. Interesting story for sure.