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Fairy Tale by Stephen King

58 reviews

bookboxbabe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

yes it took my forever to finish this but honestly i kind of enjoyed taking my time with it. it let me sit with the conflicts and the characters much more.

the world is so rich and thought out, the characters were all lovable, and the narration (as i listened to this on audio), was one of my favorites. 

also, radar deserves the best

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Grief, and Death of parent

booklover_helen's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

This was my first ever Stephen King book and boy did I love it. It initially had a slow build up slowly building my curiosity of that mysterious shed before delving into the wonderful tales of another world with Charlie and his dog Radar. It entailed a great adventure and is probably one of my favourite fantasy books. So sad when it ended but I guess all good things come to an end eventually. Definitely listen to the audiobook if you can (which is what I did)!!!! Happy reading 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

victoriawl93's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Violence, Medical content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

friedfae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

4.5

I wish it didn't end the way it did

sealing the entrance to Empis

, but I did quite enjoy listening to this book. The chapters when Charlie

is in prison,

tend to drag on a bit. The climax builds and builds, leading the reader/listener to look forward to

the battle with Gogmagog, which was a huge let down. Seriously, saying his name to defeat him???

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Cancer and Gun violence

catjstani's review

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

tiffyd's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Blood

reggiethebird's review

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This is my first Stephen King novel, and I totally agree with the stereotype of kinda not so great endings. Well written though, and hey nos I've read a King novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Cannibalism

xiggy's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Gun violence, and Torture

cyndi1966's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

taryn_g's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Violence

Moderate: Cancer, Confinement, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent