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lamianoctalis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Wie immer ein interessanter Roman von Stephen King.
Ich muss sagen, am Anfang war ich nicht überzeugt von Billy, aber im Laufe der Zeit ist er mir ans Herz gewachsen und die Minuten flogen nur dahin. Ich glaube, das war der erste von Kings Romanen, wo ich nicht zwischendurch überlegt hab, ob ich nachts einschlafen können werde, was aber absolut nicht negatives ist. Ich habe gelacht, Tränen vergossen, mit gefiebert und war entsetzt und entrüstet. Die subtile Einbindung anderer Bücher hat mir auch gefallen, sodass ich mich echt fragte, ob noch mehr aus den vergangenen Geschichten übernommen wird.(Das war nicht der Fall, aber das Hotel hat mich echt schaudern lassen)
Das was mir in der Vergangenheit bei Büchern von King nie gefallen und mich stets aus der Geschichte gerissen hat, waren die vulgären Ausdrücke und Objektifizierungen, die Frauen beschrieben haben (ich verstehe, dass sie ein Ziel verfolgten und natürlich die Geschichten aus einer Zeit stammen, wo noch nicht so viel darüber nachgedacht wurde), das war jedoch in Billy Summers nicht der Fall. Man merkt, dass sich Kings Schreibstil (oder der der Übersetzer) geändert hat und ich würde sagen nur zum Besseren. Personen, die man hassen sollte, hat man gehasst. Personen, die einen anekeln sollten, haben einen angeekelt und Personen, die man mögen oder sogar lieben sollte, hat man geliebt.
Und überhaupt nicht Nebenbei bemerkt, hat David Nathan sich selbst übertroffen in der Vertonung.
Ich kann Billy Summers (insbesondere als Hörbuch) nur jedem wärmstens empfehlen, egal ob King Fan oder Neuling (oder Überwältigter von der Dicke seiner Bücher).
Ich muss sagen, am Anfang war ich nicht überzeugt von Billy, aber im Laufe der Zeit ist er mir ans Herz gewachsen und die Minuten flogen nur dahin. Ich glaube, das war der erste von Kings Romanen, wo ich nicht zwischendurch überlegt hab, ob ich nachts einschlafen können werde, was aber absolut nicht negatives ist. Ich habe gelacht, Tränen vergossen, mit gefiebert und war entsetzt und entrüstet. Die subtile Einbindung anderer Bücher hat mir auch gefallen, sodass ich mich echt fragte, ob noch mehr aus den vergangenen Geschichten übernommen wird.
Das was mir in der Vergangenheit bei Büchern von King nie gefallen und mich stets aus der Geschichte gerissen hat, waren die vulgären Ausdrücke und Objektifizierungen, die Frauen beschrieben haben (ich verstehe, dass sie ein Ziel verfolgten und natürlich die Geschichten aus einer Zeit stammen, wo noch nicht so viel darüber nachgedacht wurde), das war jedoch in Billy Summers nicht der Fall. Man merkt, dass sich Kings Schreibstil (oder der der Übersetzer) geändert hat und ich würde sagen nur zum Besseren. Personen, die man hassen sollte, hat man gehasst. Personen, die einen anekeln sollten, haben einen angeekelt und Personen, die man mögen oder sogar lieben sollte, hat man geliebt.
Und überhaupt nicht Nebenbei bemerkt, hat David Nathan sich selbst übertroffen in der Vertonung.
Ich kann Billy Summers (insbesondere als Hörbuch) nur jedem wärmstens empfehlen, egal ob King Fan oder Neuling (oder Überwältigter von der Dicke seiner Bücher).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Death, War, Rape, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Medical content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Vomit
veronikar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, War, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
liam_ted's review
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, War, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Moderate: Rape, Trafficking, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders
nailartklaudia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
catcherntheryebread's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
I am not typically a King fan (just personal preference) but WOW. Just wow. This was a PHENOMENAL story. Had me on the edge of my seat til the last page.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
cameronaverwhy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
What a book! Each time I thought I would get bored of the extra detail, I ended up unable to stop reading. I know Stephen king is one of the greats so I really shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m always pleased when a book is equal parts character, plot, and setting. Beautifully written and I think this one will stay with me for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
emileegarrett's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, War, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
sydneet's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I truly enjoyed this book. This was my first Stephen King book and I loved it. I admire how King writes and how he describes his characters/events etc. I grew to love the characters in this book, especially Billy and Alice. This was one of those books where you feel like you are the main character going through all the events of the book. My ONLY critique is that, in my opinion, I felt that the beginning was a little slow. I was a little skeptical that I would get bored with the parts of the book that was “Billy’s book” but I liked it and I liked how King incorporated Billy’s past as it showed how he became the way he was. I would totally reread this and I recommend it to everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Death, Pedophilia, Murder, and Gun violence
shaeereads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Billy Summers is a killer for hire. He is good at his job but will only do the job if the person is truly bad. However, after this particular job, he must disappear because it's his last one.
I wasn't impressed with this Stephen King novel. It didn't really feel like SK. This book took way too long to get to the point. More than half the book drags on and on and on. The long chapters don't help at all. I found myself so bored the last 50% of the book. There's like 4 different stories happening at once, so many unnecessary characters, some of the book is about an unlikely pair, some is about a hit man (Billy) who only kills bad guys, and a young girl left for dead, and a book being written.
However, I liked the unlikely pairing between Billy Summer and Alice. If you hang on long enough, you'll meet her. Together, they emerge as fascinating figures, but the book is really about Alice being found because of Billy Summers! Alice's story mirrors Billy's, and it adds this sense of humanity, which was refreshing for a king's novel. I loved the first half of the book, but I just didn't love the last half. This is unfortunate because Stephen King is a great author. Would I read again? Nope, but it was a book club pick, and it kept me entertained for the most part.
I wasn't impressed with this Stephen King novel. It didn't really feel like SK. This book took way too long to get to the point. More than half the book drags on and on and on. The long chapters don't help at all. I found myself so bored the last 50% of the book. There's like 4 different stories happening at once, so many unnecessary characters, some of the book is about an unlikely pair, some is about a hit man (Billy) who only kills bad guys, and a young girl left for dead, and a book being written.
However, I liked the unlikely pairing between Billy Summer and Alice. If you hang on long enough, you'll meet her. Together, they emerge as fascinating figures, but the book is really about Alice being found because of Billy Summers! Alice's story mirrors Billy's, and it adds this sense of humanity, which was refreshing for a king's novel. I loved the first half of the book, but I just didn't love the last half. This is unfortunate because Stephen King is a great author. Would I read again? Nope, but it was a book club pick, and it kept me entertained for the most part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Rape
Moderate: Murder
zoemaeboonz's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Death