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A review by megankirby
Different Seasons by Stephen King
3.0
Once again, I wish that Goodreads gave half-star options, because I think this novella collection is more of a 3.5 but not strong enough for a 4... Mostly because Apt Pupil was such a gristly and unpleasant read that I ended up marathoning it on a Saturday afternoon just so I could be finished.
It took me a long time to get through this book--which is fine for a collection of stories like this. I liked seeing King flex his muscles in a non-horror realm (though they all have moments of horror, and I'd argue that the last story is just straight-up horror).
I watched Stand By Me for the first time immediately after finishing The Body, and I was impressed by how much of the narration and dialogue was directly from the novella.
Anyway! A fine collection, definitely worth it for King fans, but I lowkey wish I never read Apt Pupil!!! I'll never forget it but I wish I could!!!
It took me a long time to get through this book--which is fine for a collection of stories like this. I liked seeing King flex his muscles in a non-horror realm (though they all have moments of horror, and I'd argue that the last story is just straight-up horror).
I watched Stand By Me for the first time immediately after finishing The Body, and I was impressed by how much of the narration and dialogue was directly from the novella.
Anyway! A fine collection, definitely worth it for King fans, but I lowkey wish I never read Apt Pupil!!! I'll never forget it but I wish I could!!!