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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Your usual stephen king’s work. He can hold the tempo constant through the whole story and not let it get tiring. Fast paced and effective. If you liked this then you will love his other works, bazar of bad dreams and you like it darker
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Child death, Death, Death of parent
Minor: Death, Blood, Death of parent
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Este, a diferencia de La Niebla, fue más al pie. El ser más corto hizo que King no diera vueltas y me mantuviera expectante desde el inicio al final. Yo ya rechazaba a esos monos a cuerda, ahora aun más.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“The monkey came back, and with it came death.”
The story centers around a toy monkey with a deadly twist, each time its cymbals clash, something dies. However, the narrative’s focus lies more on themes of insecurity, fear, and Thanatos. Hal, the protagonist, is consumed by his emotional unrest, his fear for himself often outweighing his concern for others whenever the monkey’s presence looms.
The story’s setting and Hal’s backstory emphasize his personal decline. Once a man with a stable, well-paying job, Hal now works a lesser job for less pay. His son, Dennis, is distant, and his wife, coping with their new circumstances, turns to Valium. The monkey’s reappearance accelerates this downward spiral, causing Hal to lash out at Dennis and act erratically enough to prompt his wife’s concern. The only solace Hal finds is in his bond with his favorite son, Pete, who ultimately helps him rid their family of the monkey.
The monkey also serves as a symbol of death and decay. Its clashing cymbals signal inevitable death, often at random, underscoring the inescapable nature of mortality. When Hal disposes of the monkey, he does more than eliminate a physical threat, he demonstrates love for his family and an ability to confront his fear, even if that resolution is temporary. The monkey’s survival hints at the futility of this triumph; Hal has simply passed the burden onto someone else. Death, as suggested by the monkey’s unrelenting influence, is not eradicated but merely deferred, continuing its cycle for another victim.
The story centers around a toy monkey with a deadly twist, each time its cymbals clash, something dies. However, the narrative’s focus lies more on themes of insecurity, fear, and Thanatos. Hal, the protagonist, is consumed by his emotional unrest, his fear for himself often outweighing his concern for others whenever the monkey’s presence looms.
The story’s setting and Hal’s backstory emphasize his personal decline. Once a man with a stable, well-paying job, Hal now works a lesser job for less pay. His son, Dennis, is distant, and his wife, coping with their new circumstances, turns to Valium. The monkey’s reappearance accelerates this downward spiral, causing Hal to lash out at Dennis and act erratically enough to prompt his wife’s concern. The only solace Hal finds is in his bond with his favorite son, Pete, who ultimately helps him rid their family of the monkey.
The monkey also serves as a symbol of death and decay. Its clashing cymbals signal inevitable death, often at random, underscoring the inescapable nature of mortality. When Hal disposes of the monkey, he does more than eliminate a physical threat, he demonstrates love for his family and an ability to confront his fear, even if that resolution is temporary. The monkey’s survival hints at the futility of this triumph; Hal has simply passed the burden onto someone else. Death, as suggested by the monkey’s unrelenting influence, is not eradicated but merely deferred, continuing its cycle for another victim.
Una novela curiosa y a ratos terrorifica con un buern protagonista pero que nuncaz llega a despegar del todo, en parte yo creo por su corta duracion.