A review by michelles_book_nook
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

⚠️ TW: sexual assault, gang rape ⚠️
 This novella absolutely hit every note perfectly in such a short and sweet read and I loved it! This book follows the story of Andy Dufresne, a new convict at Shawshank Prison who is serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife and her lover. And through the first hand account of his prison best friend, Red, you are taken on a journey that spans decades that is suspenseful, heart wrenching and filled with a tale of unjust imprisonment, friendship and hope. This book will have you absolutely mesmerised and will make you lose track of time while you get lost in it. Honestly I can't even express the feelings you go through in this book because it is such a journey but you will finish it with a full heart and potentially tears in your eyes. Overall, I highly recommend this book and if you're a newbie to Stephen King or don't want to start out with his horror books then this is a lovely welcome to his immense writing style and talent.
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