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tyelperinquar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Anyway, I really enjoyed this one. Everything takes place within Annie Wilkes’s house, and the tension in the book comes from wondering what Annie will do to Paul next, and wondering if Paul will be able to get out of it alive. (Can you, Paulie?)
For fans of more traditional thrillers, there may not be enough action, because there’s a lot of Paul writing and a lot of him just being cooped up in the bedroom Annie keeps him in. But for people who enjoy psychological thrillers, tense character interactions, exploring the psyche of the main characters, and watching how a traumatic situation can change a person, there’s a lot to enjoy.
This is only the second King book I’ve read, but the guy’s a bit weird about sex. There are some non-rape situations in the book that he describes as rape which are really uncomfortable to read, but I guess that’s the goal? Still, I don’t particularly appreciate them. That’s the one thing about King’s writing that irks me— otherwise, I adore how he’s able to craft a narrative and portray characters and the scenes they’re in.
I listened to an audiobook recording of this book— Lindsay Crouse was a phenomenal narrator. Her voice for Annie was absolutely spot-on, and the emotion she can conjure up made the story that much more immersive. Highly, highly recommend giving it a listen for her voice work.
I was really worried the book was going to end with
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Very easy to listen to and pick up. And what can I say, I love reading about men who get into awful situations and are traumatized about it. It’s cathartic. Thanks for your service, Paulie!
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Racial slurs, and Terminal illness
There’s no actual rape, but King describes several non-rape situations (ie.lowkeydivine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs
eve81's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
brutishleek49_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
mostly_present's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Gore, Racial slurs, Torture, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Vomit, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Rape
hannavaistila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Medical content, and Kidnapping
hjb_128's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
philomath1983's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Physical abuse and Racism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs and Suicidal thoughts
clichemarker's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Of course, most of King's books are written well, and the characters have lots of depth. The story never felt like it was dragging, and any slow bits were purposeful. Even though you hate Annie, you also kind of love her.
My one and only qualm was the use of the N word. It was super out of place, and said by a character who hates swearing more than she hates murder. So why is she saying slurs? Seemed a bit weird. Like he put it in just cause he could.
Graphic: Gore, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs
hocuscrocus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs and Car accident
Minor: Rape