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A review by anitaxlit
The Outsider by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a fun, gripping, fast-paced read. Seeing the premise I thought it would be scarier, but bar a couple scenes — which were terrifying albeit brief — the novel was more a thriller than horror lit.
Kings' ability for strong characterisation shines here, and I was surprised by how likeable most characters are. It had great writing all throughout, and an emotional ending that caught me unawares.
This might not be the best King novel, but I really, <i>really</i> enjoyed it.
Kings' ability for strong characterisation shines here, and I was surprised by how likeable most characters are. It had great writing all throughout, and an emotional ending that caught me unawares.
This might not be the best King novel, but I really, <i>really</i> enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder