A review by andrearoja
11/22/63 by Stephen King

5.0

First book of 2023, though largely read in 2022, this is a long one! My book club's December meeting was just sharing favorite books and book recommendations, which is how I came across this one. I listened to the audio book non stop for the last few days of Christmas break. It started slow, but really picked up and then I couldn't put it down. The description claims that King " has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation", which was certainly reflected here. I was particularly struck by the section covering the Cuban missile crisis, and the abject terror and despondency of the characters. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, would recommend, 4.5/5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐