dbenceno's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
2.5
zermaslan's review against another edition
5.0
La historia de Lisey nos adentro al mundo de escape de un niño, un mundo que como todo en la vida tiene una parte obscura y fría como la noche y una tan brillante que es casi cegadora.
Lisey tras perder a su marido comienza a vivir experiencias que la llevan al borde de la locura, a base de recuerdos que ha tratado de olvidar, y que se le clavan como cuchillos cuando los invoca.
Es un libro que habla del amor, del corazón claro y obscuro que habita en cada uno de nosotros y de las conexiones intangibles que existen entre nosotros y todo lo que amamos, tocando fibras sensibles hasta el final, La Historia de Lisey es un libro altamente recomendable.
Lisey tras perder a su marido comienza a vivir experiencias que la llevan al borde de la locura, a base de recuerdos que ha tratado de olvidar, y que se le clavan como cuchillos cuando los invoca.
Es un libro que habla del amor, del corazón claro y obscuro que habita en cada uno de nosotros y de las conexiones intangibles que existen entre nosotros y todo lo que amamos, tocando fibras sensibles hasta el final, La Historia de Lisey es un libro altamente recomendable.
laurassc's review against another edition
3.0
This is like a 2.5⭐ for me. I felt like the story didn't make much sense and that some words and expressions were ridiculous. The title doesn't make sense either, because the book is not about Lisey and her story. It is about how Lisey learned his dead husband's story... If this was my first King, it would be the last... Very disappointing.
olosta's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
shellman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hannahserv's review against another edition
3.0
Wowza that was one of the most challenging books I’ve ever read lol. Glad it’s over to say the least but the writing was impressively complex, hence the 3/5 stars.
hollzballz's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing! I considered giving it 4 stars because it was very hard to get into. However, once I was in I WAS IN. Just amazing ok- read it.
youraveragedave's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
What a slog! So I knew about the made up language or baby talk going into this book and thought I'd be ok with it... It was way over the top. I know people have short cuts with loved ones but this was ridiculous.
I know King says this is his favorite book. I can see he was trying to show the relationship between Lisey & Scott as being more than a normal marriage. Plus the whole writer writing writers thing that he loves. I just didn't feel the relationship in this book (which is usually one if the best thing about King's writing!).
The Zack McCool plot I'm sure is something that King is worried about for himself as he gets older. I feel like we've seen this character before in the novella "Secret Garden, Secret Window".
Another thing that bugged me, I felt this should have been called "Scott's Story" instead. Lisey seems more like a narrator to Scott's life for us. Also I feel like I've seen the events from Scott's life in the movie "Frailty" (it's been 20 years since I've seen it, so I could be off the mark here).
The only part I felt engaged with were the events with Lisey and her sister Amanda.
Maybe it's a function of the audiobook and I could have glossed over the smucking bad gunkie language but it really was annoying.
I know King says this is his favorite book. I can see he was trying to show the relationship between Lisey & Scott as being more than a normal marriage. Plus the whole writer writing writers thing that he loves. I just didn't feel the relationship in this book (which is usually one if the best thing about King's writing!).
The Zack McCool plot I'm sure is something that King is worried about for himself as he gets older. I feel like we've seen this character before in the novella "Secret Garden, Secret Window".
Another thing that bugged me, I felt this should have been called "Scott's Story" instead. Lisey seems more like a narrator to Scott's life for us. Also I feel like I've seen the events from Scott's life in the movie "Frailty" (it's been 20 years since I've seen it, so I could be off the mark here).
The only part I felt engaged with were the events with Lisey and her sister Amanda.
Maybe it's a function of the audiobook and I could have glossed over the smucking bad gunkie language but it really was annoying.
scottcampbell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
3.75
maggotqueen666's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0