The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
jenheartbooks's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jhillman's review against another edition
4.0
“Life was such a wheel that no man could stand upon it for long. And it always, at the end, came round to the same place again.”
palomasstefani'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
lantheaume's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Abortion, Animal death, Abandonment, and Blood
Moderate: Child death
mesocricetus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
slow-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
2.5
The final 1/5 part of the book is good. In the middle, I couldn't keep track of who was who; the characters were not distinct enough. I like the overlap with the Dark Tower series, which I enjoyed reading.
The book hasn't dated well in terms of racial stereotypes, where being non-white is too often equated with being monstrous or weird. This doesn't happen throughout the novel, but is pretty in-your-face in a few places. Also women are either sex-crazed or devoted partners or both.
I am a King fan and bought this because a lot of readers put The Stand as their #1 pick, but for me, it really isn't.
The book hasn't dated well in terms of racial stereotypes, where being non-white is too often equated with being monstrous or weird. This doesn't happen throughout the novel, but is pretty in-your-face in a few places. Also women are either sex-crazed or devoted partners or both.
I am a King fan and bought this because a lot of readers put The Stand as their #1 pick, but for me, it really isn't.
artistpunk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
noellesimonson's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
If you go into this expecting a post-apocalyptic universe and no heartbreak, you are very wrong about the latter.
If you go into this expecting a post-apocalyptic universe and no heartbreak, you are very wrong about the latter.
emilyexists's review against another edition
3.0
choosing to read the extended edition of this book was a great decision! not one i regret in the slightest!! at all! absolutely!! for sure!!! 100% :DDD