Reviews

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

mr_sosotris's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-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 loved this one. Still as tense and sharply plotted as the first one, though not as scary, but that’s okay. This is a companion to the first one. Whereas The Shining is about the destructive capabilities of addiction, this is about the struggles of moving beyond addiction. The characters are great, and the expansion of the lore is really well done. The villains are creepy and imaginative, and I love how all the threads come together. Overall, this feels more like a supernatural thriller.

Would recommend!

nursebooksgalore's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

notatrace280's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

smilesgiggle's review against another edition

4.0

Wow great sequel.
Not only does the opening scene stay with Dan, it certainly wasn't far from my thoughts.
Dan struggles with sobriety and becomes friends with a little girl named Abra. She has many of Dan's abilities- but stronger. Together they must face the True Knot- people who thrive on children with the Shining.

hannahbanana24's review against another edition

4.0

Sad to see the back of this book! Really enjoyed it and loved all the characters, some parts were a little too un-believable....but it didn't ruin the story for me. I think I'll have to search for another Stephen King book to read now though.

libraryofreeds's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

armstrong029's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

archiegitdog's review against another edition

5.0

I have not read a Stephen King book in many many years - what a delight to be re-acquainted with what seems like a long lost friend. If you like Stephen King's style you will love this. Easy to read, easy to follow and a constant page turner. Highly recommended!

emmasullivan's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-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

4.0

martini18's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.25