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shrektien's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Might be my new fav Stephen king book …. Couldn’t put it down it was so good. And light on the misogyny for once
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Minor: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual violence
sguest13's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Murder
veronikar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
welllovedspines's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
TL;DR: A fast-paced, wild adventure right from the start, and it gave me just enough of the creeps to leave a lasting impression. Any fan of the horror-fiction genre would enjoy this!
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My first experience reading a Stephen King novel didn't disappoint. Now, if you haven't read a novel by Stephen King yet, be warned that gore and horror await you. There were a couple moments where I was grossed out, but it didn't linger. The plot continued to chug along and I was engrossed again. Oh, and language warnings too. If that's a big thing for you, King might be someone for you to refrain from reading.
Without trying to give much away, this books is about a couple of interconnected murders, but the murderer seems impossible to fathom. As the book goes along, the twin halves of the main character become more and more intertwined. It was as much a psychological thriller as it was an actual crime thriller. But I will say that I might be a little creeped out by sparrows now.
I can't wait to read more books by King, but I know that I will need to space them out. I don't mind spooky and creepy, but I do value my sleep! I think this would be a good one to start with if you want to get a taste for his books. Oh, and the writing is top-notch! Seriously.
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My first experience reading a Stephen King novel didn't disappoint. Now, if you haven't read a novel by Stephen King yet, be warned that gore and horror await you. There were a couple moments where I was grossed out, but it didn't linger. The plot continued to chug along and I was engrossed again. Oh, and language warnings too. If that's a big thing for you, King might be someone for you to refrain from reading.
Without trying to give much away, this books is about a couple of interconnected murders, but the murderer seems impossible to fathom. As the book goes along, the twin halves of the main character become more and more intertwined. It was as much a psychological thriller as it was an actual crime thriller. But I will say that I might be a little creeped out by sparrows now.
I can't wait to read more books by King, but I know that I will need to space them out. I don't mind spooky and creepy, but I do value my sleep! I think this would be a good one to start with if you want to get a taste for his books. Oh, and the writing is top-notch! Seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, and Violence
grumpyk1tt3n's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Blood
Minor: Miscarriage
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