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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I had a fun time reading this one. It's a collection of 22 short stories, so there were some I really liked, and some I really did not like.
Top 3: The Monkey, Word Processor of the Gods, The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet
Bottom 3: Cain Rose Up, The Wedding Gig, Nona
After reading this, I have decided that I prefer longer stories, since I love spending time with characters while reading a book. Although, this book did keep my attention span since I felt a sense of accomplishment each time I finished a story. It was a good palate cleanser since I am still waist deep in The Stand, and I needed to feel the accomplishment of finishing a book. I'm giving this one 3 stars because while all of the stories were generally entertaining, only a few of them are memorable for me. Looking back at the list of stories at the front of the book, I've already have to remind myself on what they were about. Overall, I had a good time, but I fear the content in this book will not stick with me in the way that I want a book to stick with me.
Top 3: The Monkey, Word Processor of the Gods, The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet
Bottom 3: Cain Rose Up, The Wedding Gig, Nona
After reading this, I have decided that I prefer longer stories, since I love spending time with characters while reading a book. Although, this book did keep my attention span since I felt a sense of accomplishment each time I finished a story. It was a good palate cleanser since I am still waist deep in The Stand, and I needed to feel the accomplishment of finishing a book. I'm giving this one 3 stars because while all of the stories were generally entertaining, only a few of them are memorable for me. Looking back at the list of stories at the front of the book, I've already have to remind myself on what they were about. Overall, I had a good time, but I fear the content in this book will not stick with me in the way that I want a book to stick with me.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Suicide
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This is quite a mix bag of stories. Half of the book was great while the other half is quite bad….
The Mist
The Monkey
The Jaunt
The Raft
Survivor Type
Gramma
These 5 are a must read within these collections.
Nona and the Word Processor of Gods are ok. The rest are very skippable. No need to read them at all.
The Mist
The Monkey
The Jaunt
The Raft
Survivor Type
Gramma
These 5 are a must read within these collections.
Nona and the Word Processor of Gods are ok. The rest are very skippable. No need to read them at all.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The mist was awesome. I liked most of the short stories but the mist was definitely the best. Honorable mention to survivor type and the raft.
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Anthologies are tough. Especially when they are King anthologies, where you’ve experienced the film adaptations.
The Mist. The Monkey. The Raft - all standouts. Especially The Raft - which is my favorite “Creepshow” story…
The others are hit and miss - but King always has a unique voice.
Just not sure this would be the anthology I would use to introduce a novice to his works.
The Mist. The Monkey. The Raft - all standouts. Especially The Raft - which is my favorite “Creepshow” story…
The others are hit and miss - but King always has a unique voice.
Just not sure this would be the anthology I would use to introduce a novice to his works.