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amyjayexo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
forfoxsake's review against another edition
2.5
hollabackrolls's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I love Kings short stories. This one had an audiobook the same length as a podcast episode and it was a nice pick for driving around between jobs :)
I love Kings short stories. This one had an audiobook the same length as a podcast episode and it was a nice pick for driving around between jobs :)
barbietheboomop's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
anenome's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.75
I didn't find this scary or creepy or really much of anything.
csanta's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
92tamy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jacqueshol's review against another edition
5.0
A surprisingly good short story with a few twists and turns, but with a rather satisfactory end. Stephen King remains the best at this genre. Surprisingly, the book had "teachable moments" and had me re-evaluate my life to some extent.
What make Stephen King's books so awesome is the way he takes the "normal man on the street, ol' Average Joe" and allow us to easily identify with their circumstances. There is none of this rubbish of an ex-marine or special forces hero that stands 6 foot 5 inches and can basically take on an entire army on their own. In this story he takes a simple young college student, Alan Parker, who is informed that his mother has had a stroke. Having to hitchhike to get to her, he has certain encounters along the way that would have major influences on the rest of his life. Unfortunately I can't disclose any more as it would contain spoilers, but the ending left me rather inspired.
Although this is a short story, it is one of my favourites by Stephen King.
What make Stephen King's books so awesome is the way he takes the "normal man on the street, ol' Average Joe" and allow us to easily identify with their circumstances. There is none of this rubbish of an ex-marine or special forces hero that stands 6 foot 5 inches and can basically take on an entire army on their own. In this story he takes a simple young college student, Alan Parker, who is informed that his mother has had a stroke. Having to hitchhike to get to her, he has certain encounters along the way that would have major influences on the rest of his life. Unfortunately I can't disclose any more as it would contain spoilers, but the ending left me rather inspired.
Although this is a short story, it is one of my favourites by Stephen King.