A review by joe_spracklen17
Christine, by Stephen King
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now if you're looking for scares from Stephen King then this isn't the book you'll want to get. This book focuses on character and the relationships between them getting strained and tested under unbelievable and supernatural circumstances. While there are some tense and scary moments, they are few and it isn't the main focus of the book.
This book focuses on corruption and possession. The downfall of a friendship between Arnie and Dennis. Both characters are very likable (at least to start with) and it's very sad watching them get torn apart. There is also a small love story with in this book with a character called Leigh which is handled well for a small teen romance. All the characters in fact are very real and believable and each one deep with flaws that come to the forefront of the story.
King does a good job at making Christine an interesting and intimidating antagonist that dosen't even need to be in the room for her presence to be felt. It's interesting to find out more about what she is and why. Although not all questions are answered clearly.
Overall it's an good read full of teen drama, romance, friendship and violence. Another solid entry in my growing library of Stephen Kings books.
This book focuses on corruption and possession. The downfall of a friendship between Arnie and Dennis. Both characters are very likable (at least to start with) and it's very sad watching them get torn apart. There is also a small love story with in this book with a character called Leigh which is handled well for a small teen romance. All the characters in fact are very real and believable and each one deep with flaws that come to the forefront of the story.
King does a good job at making Christine an interesting and intimidating antagonist that dosen't even need to be in the room for her presence to be felt. It's interesting to find out more about what she is and why. Although not all questions are answered clearly.
Overall it's an good read full of teen drama, romance, friendship and violence. Another solid entry in my growing library of Stephen Kings books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence