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A review by dlajoie
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book has all of Uncle Steve’s greatest hits. Widowed writer, small town in Maine with a dark secret, children in peril, and a largely unsuccessful attempt at writing black characters. It genuinely chilled me but I probably wouldn’t visit this one again.
For fellow King fans, I also wonder how/if the “outsider” that Mike perceives in the climax ties in to the broader King-verse?
For fellow King fans, I also wonder how/if the “outsider” that Mike perceives in the climax ties in to the broader King-verse?
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault