A review by sighclopss
Bag of Bones by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Definitely a slow paced book, you spend at least half the book unsure if the things occuring around the main character (Mike) are truely paranormal phenomenon or just manifestion/metaphores of his grief. Although described as a ghost story, I found the reality far more compelling. Mike dealing with comp icated grief after his wife's death, Mikes involvement in a custody battle, Mike learning about the town's history, and subsequentlly his own ancestry. 

I liked that it was written like a mystery, lots of foreshadowing and scattered hints that you tucked away to piece together in the end. 

This is the second Stephen King book I've read, and can definitely see a pattern of themes emerging. Very influenced by the cultural climate of the era it was written in. The intense racism can be jarring, especially paired with the sexual violence. 

I really enjoyed Mike as a character, I wish the ending had of been a happier though, they all deserved it. 
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