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breezie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was so definitely better than the first one. I was hooked from page 1. There wasn't a single moment where I wasn't drawn into the action.
This book will probably be my favorite of the trilogy, and that's mostly because it involves books. I love books and in a twisted sort of way I understand Morris's obsessive need to get his hands on the notebooks. Literature can change your life. And when you've had nothing to think about for 36 years than literature, I can understand becoming obsessive to the point of murdering for it.
I don't like where Stephen King is going with Brady, though. If he's doing what I think he's doing with the telekinesis thing, I'm going to be very disappointed. The biggest draw to this series for me was the real-life aspect of it. I love realistic, contemporary thrillers because it draws me in more. Brady developing telekinetic powers because Holly whapped him hard enough in the first book does not follow that theme at all.
I'm excited to see what King did for the third novel, but I'm also a little apprehensive now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual violence
imre_karakal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence