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klthomp42's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing and Death
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
I was torn on the rating for this book, part of me wanted to put it at 3.75. But I ended up with a 4. This was my first Stephen King book. I know he writes horror books, but I definitely wouldn't put this under that category. There was a small section with more gore than I would have liked, but that doesn't last too long thankfully. I liked the idea of the world he created. It was a cool, fantastical world. I enjoyed the characters. I enjoyed the plot. But some parts dragged on longer than I would have liked. There were some things that were left unanswered. I guess that's okay. It also had a good ending, which I enjoyed. I honestly thought he was going to kill the main character, but he didn't. Overall an okay read. Not one I would pick up again, but still good.jdhauk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Violence
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This took well know lore, legends and fairytales and put them in his own unique interpretation in this world of the other that just so happens to be down mr bowditches well.
It deals with morals, good deeds, grief and patience and so much more. I loved seeing our MC Charlie connect with both radar and mr bowditch as well as getting to travel with him through his journey and experiences in this other land.
Overall it was unexpected from king but an enjoyable read nonetheless. A unique take on so many well know fairytales and legends alll wrapped up into one creative interpretation that brought them all together in a unique story of its own.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
psychnp's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Grief
seattle_jeff's review
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Excrement, Vomit, and Abandonment
automatic_rae's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rissaread's review against another edition
- 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
and yes, i can say at some points it felt as though there was unnecessary details or pieces in chapters that were definitely not needed ( like that part in a chapter about the jenny girl charlie knew, kind of unnecessary to me ) some parts did drag and i was like alright get to the point lol but i loved the story!
i also saw some reviews here of people saying once charlie enters empis it got boring and they liked the beginning better but i completely disagree. the whole point of this story was about the other world, the world under the well and it was so fascinating to me. again, i get it not being everyone’s cup of tea but don’t pick up a book literally called fairy tale and expect a normal story about a teenager and a dog.
Graphic: Death, Torture, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty and Sexual content
unicornofblue's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Sexual content, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
krymar13's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
jennyoli96's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Torture, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual harassment