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georgial24's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
liz_neidich's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
michaelpdonley's review against another edition
4.0
This is an epic story, but told with an intimacy that kept me invested the whole way. The characters are so well drawn, both as kids and adults, and I cared about what happened to them. The horrors keep coming, so it's ofter disturbing and the stakes are high. But "that" scene near the end with kids "bonding" was confoundingly unnecessary and gratuitous. That's the only strike against it, in my opinion. The rest was edge of your seat.
solarmiracle's review against another edition
2.5
There's the makings of a good story here... Unfortunately, King is too busy kissing as many slurs as he can to notice when he drops the ball.
srhhecht's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
andrea_beechnut's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lisa_reads_a_lot's review against another edition
5.0
Finally! I read this when it first came out when I was a kid. I know i loved it then and it started my path in horror books...but man, it was even better this time around. I had forgotten so much of what happened in the book and I'm glad I was able to enjoy it again as an adult. Fun read!
mariathebookish's review against another edition
3.0
Whoa I’ve finished this beast of a book!! I kinda liked it because of the characters but too much unnecessary scenes. Glad I’m finally finished it, I was about to dnf it.