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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Filled with some stunning moments and great ideas! Classic King.
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
A charming slice of King that’s fun and mysterious, but ultimately a little less than satisfying.
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Så er vi ovre i et lidt sært hjørne af Stephen Kings forfatterskab. En roman der har taget flere år at skrive, fordi der er blevet arbejdet med forskellige pauser, og en historie der på en eller anden måde filtres sammen med virkeligheden og forfatterens eget liv.
I struktur er den også særegnet - bygget op af forskellige fortælleres inputs i en større historie, og nedslag i forskellige oplevelser gennem karaktererne delte mysterium. Strukturen mindede mig nogle gange om "House of Leaves", selvom den var en del nemmere at finde rundt i, men det store fletværk af personlige beretninger kunne godt til tider virke en smule labyrintisk.
Overordnet synes jeg at det er en fantastisk roman, stærke karakterer og et par gode gys. Ma har lyst til mere, og bliver måske ikke helt forløst som læser, hvilket helt sikkert heller ikke har været hensigten. Nogle vil sikkert mene at denne slutning er en af Kings bedre, fordi den ikke får lov til at løbe helt af sporet.
I struktur er den også særegnet - bygget op af forskellige fortælleres inputs i en større historie, og nedslag i forskellige oplevelser gennem karaktererne delte mysterium. Strukturen mindede mig nogle gange om "House of Leaves", selvom den var en del nemmere at finde rundt i, men det store fletværk af personlige beretninger kunne godt til tider virke en smule labyrintisk.
Overordnet synes jeg at det er en fantastisk roman, stærke karakterer og et par gode gys. Ma har lyst til mere, og bliver måske ikke helt forløst som læser, hvilket helt sikkert heller ikke har været hensigten. Nogle vil sikkert mene at denne slutning er en af Kings bedre, fordi den ikke får lov til at løbe helt af sporet.
What a tremendously fun book! You know that part in The Shawshank Redemption (the movie, I didn't like the story much - and don't read this if you haven't seen the movie) where the rock is thrown, the poster tears, and then you see Red's head verrrry sloooowly come into view? That's how this whole book felt. It was slow and steady and interesting with only small bits of crazy action. I completely loved that aspect of it. It also did a wonderful job of giving you an idea of what Troop D was like, the sense of family and an idea of what they go through daily. And it made you a part of that in a way because you loved the characters so much. It had a wonderful feel and a smooth pace when the car wasn't eating people or belching them out (that's not exactly what happened but I don't want spoilers).
For me, Stephen King is a difficult author because some of his books are wonderfully done and some of them feel rushed and half put together. I'm very pleased that this was one of the good ones. Also, the narration was totally brilliant. I recommend it very highly.
For me, Stephen King is a difficult author because some of his books are wonderfully done and some of them feel rushed and half put together. I'm very pleased that this was one of the good ones. Also, the narration was totally brilliant. I recommend it very highly.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Zaczynało się fajnie ale potem to już chyba równia pochyła. Niewiele się tam dzieje, historia może ciekawa i tajemnicza ale nie porwała mnie jakoś specjalnie. Przeczytałam do końca i nadal nie wiem, w czym tkwi fenomen tego autka.
Nie najgorsze to ale mogłoby być lepsze o ile autor bardziej by się postarał.
Nie najgorsze to ale mogłoby być lepsze o ile autor bardziej by się postarał.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
won me back over in the second half, a slow start but got spooky in a way i enjoyed and was surprised by. i also enjoyed the vague ending, without giving too much spoiler
AUDIOBOOK: “Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back.” A phrase that is repeated throughout the narrative. I kept passing over this title for whatever reason, and I’m glad I finally read it. I really enjoyed this book. I’ve said it many times but SK really knows how to tell a story. The story switches back and forth from past and present but it doesn’t detract at all. In fact, it works really well. I found the characters really likable and relatable. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is about this story but I was intrigued by it. Excellent narration. Highly recommend.