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raichou's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Mein erstes Stephen King Buch.
Ich wusste nichts über die Handlung, aber es sehr angenehm zu lesen.
Ich hätte zwar erwartet, dass es etwas gruseliger wird, aber irgendwie bin ich auch froh, dass es nicht zu spooky war.
Ich denke ich werde noch mehr Bücher von ihm lesen.
Ich wusste nichts über die Handlung, aber es sehr angenehm zu lesen.
Ich hätte zwar erwartet, dass es etwas gruseliger wird, aber irgendwie bin ich auch froh, dass es nicht zu spooky war.
Ich denke ich werde noch mehr Bücher von ihm lesen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Sexism, and Child death
Minor: Religious bigotry
amandaquotidianbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
2022: I still really enjoyed this quiet, coming of age, nostalgia-heavy story that happens to involve a serial killer and ghosts. This time around, Dev seemed to know how to interact with a dying kid way too easily given his lack of experience. This also manifested in him “knowing better” than Mike’s own mother what he needed. The book really didn’t give Annie enough credit in that regard. I didn’t like how much weight Dev’s loss of virginity was given. However, the carnival summer vibes were amazing and I enjoyed most of the characterization. This is still my favorite King.
2018: This is definitely my favorite King so far. I loved the atmosphere of this so much! Apart from the ghosts and serial killer, this was a cozy and heartwarming read. The descriptions of Joyland reminded me a lot of The Night Circus, though Joyland is a much more realistic carnival experience by far. I enjoyed all of the characters and was invested in their stories. The ending also made me cry, which is always a good thing in my book. I really enjoyed this and so wish I could continue reading more Stephen King right now.
2018: This is definitely my favorite King so far. I loved the atmosphere of this so much! Apart from the ghosts and serial killer, this was a cozy and heartwarming read. The descriptions of Joyland reminded me a lot of The Night Circus, though Joyland is a much more realistic carnival experience by far. I enjoyed all of the characters and was invested in their stories. The ending also made me cry, which is always a good thing in my book. I really enjoyed this and so wish I could continue reading more Stephen King right now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Child death, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Murder and Religious bigotry
Minor: Rape
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