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lilacwine17's review against another edition
4.0
My First Stephen King book. What can I say about this book to give it justice?
King is quite a brilliant writer and submerges you in his mystifying story telling. When I first picked up a copy of Bag of Bones to be honest, I braced myself. I knew King was legendary for his dark, mysterious, frightening tales. However this book did not seem as obviously creepy as other stories I've heard about. It was very subtle and with it mixed in with the story of a widow writer really was an amazing combination. I definitely recommend this book. However if you plan on watching the mini series Bag of Bones, don't. It's terrible and butchers all the things that make this book great.
King is quite a brilliant writer and submerges you in his mystifying story telling. When I first picked up a copy of Bag of Bones to be honest, I braced myself. I knew King was legendary for his dark, mysterious, frightening tales. However this book did not seem as obviously creepy as other stories I've heard about. It was very subtle and with it mixed in with the story of a widow writer really was an amazing combination. I definitely recommend this book. However if you plan on watching the mini series Bag of Bones, don't. It's terrible and butchers all the things that make this book great.
bhable's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readymadereader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chelseachips's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
oodadoo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sarahrheawerner's review against another edition
3.0
YOU GUYS. I read Bag of Bones and I was really glad I did. And not just because it was gripping and compelling, etc., but because it’s about a writer and the struggles all writers face.
It’s also about ghosts and lucid dreams and a truly disturbing custody battle.
I won’t give any spoilers here — part of the pleasure of reading this book, of course, is all the twists and turns it takes as it unfolds. But I think you will enjoy the exploration of grief and what it means to be haunted — not only by literal ghosts, but by memories and hidden histories and resounding echoes of lost talents.
Get the full review in Episode 015 of the Write Now podcast! I hope you enjoy it.
It’s also about ghosts and lucid dreams and a truly disturbing custody battle.
I won’t give any spoilers here — part of the pleasure of reading this book, of course, is all the twists and turns it takes as it unfolds. But I think you will enjoy the exploration of grief and what it means to be haunted — not only by literal ghosts, but by memories and hidden histories and resounding echoes of lost talents.
Get the full review in Episode 015 of the Write Now podcast! I hope you enjoy it.
danixwrites's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to rate this higher, the plot was good, but I have found that in King’s detailed writing style, he kind of takes away from what should be a pretty terrifying book. I teetered back and forth and I’m settling on 3 stars. This is a paranormal story, I am a CHICKEN, & the spooky stuff was the easy parts to get through.
The plot is so good, the story should be amazing, but SK has the tendency to drone on and on about nothing and it really takes away from the story and my attention started to drift a bit.
If you like Stephen King, this is gonna be a 5 star for you.
Long chapters, long-winded thought processes on the main character’s part (that shouldn’t make sense with the fast paced environment that he is usually in) & so detailed it might physically hurt a bit.
Plenty of TRIGGER WARNINGS to go around:
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- Paranormal activity
- child violence (drownings)
- semi vivid rape
- kidnapping
- gore & gun violence
- suicidal ideation
- racism from the true antagonists
The plot is so good, the story should be amazing, but SK has the tendency to drone on and on about nothing and it really takes away from the story and my attention started to drift a bit.
If you like Stephen King, this is gonna be a 5 star for you.
Long chapters, long-winded thought processes on the main character’s part (that shouldn’t make sense with the fast paced environment that he is usually in) & so detailed it might physically hurt a bit.
Plenty of TRIGGER WARNINGS to go around:
.
.
.
.
.
- Paranormal activity
- child violence (drownings)
- semi vivid rape
- kidnapping
- gore & gun violence
- suicidal ideation
- racism from the true antagonists
amybrooklyn's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
joe_couture's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75