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A review by spencerreidsiq
If It Bleeds by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed Mr Harrigan’s phone. Probably my favourite out of the 4 novellas included in this collection.
The life of chuck was my least favourite. Very confusing and definitely takes two reads to completely understand what was going on. Really struggled to finish this one. I wanted to skip to the next story several times.
While I did enjoy if it bleeds, I was unaware it was a sort of sequel to the outsider. I feel as though that should be read first to fully understand what’s going on. I also feel that story may now be ruined for me as if it bleeds does spoil most of that story.
Rat was extremely slow paced and I really had to force myself to finish it. I wish more of the story had revolved around the rat, instead of him just popping in near the end. But alas, the ending was interesting.
The life of chuck was my least favourite. Very confusing and definitely takes two reads to completely understand what was going on. Really struggled to finish this one. I wanted to skip to the next story several times.
While I did enjoy if it bleeds, I was unaware it was a sort of sequel to the outsider. I feel as though that should be read first to fully understand what’s going on. I also feel that story may now be ruined for me as if it bleeds does spoil most of that story.
Rat was extremely slow paced and I really had to force myself to finish it. I wish more of the story had revolved around the rat, instead of him just popping in near the end. But alas, the ending was interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, and Blood