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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed listening to David Morse narrate the audiobook, and enjoyed the book overall, but the story seemed to lack something. It’s very slow to get to the point. I loved the development of the main character, and the ending was satisfyingly creepy.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, what an ending!! In true King style, I was left with my mind whirling, and I will probably be thinking about this book for days to come. True rating - 4.5 stars.
Did Stephen King really write this book?? I didn't like it at all!!
If it wasn't for King's eloquent writing style, I would give this a 2. It's slow in the first quarter, gets better, then has an incredibly stupid resolution (what supposedly happens after death). It was not scary AT ALL. I almost laughed. Really? That's it?! Disappointing. The book is 85% character arc, 15% plot, which normally is fine by me. But it needed a way better "reveal."
Not one of King's strongest efforts but still an enjoyable read. I have really enjoyed most of King's later works, especially 11/22/63. This one just didn't really grab me like some of his others. I know there's already a sequel for Mr. Mercedes coming out next year and I'll be looking forward to that; I thought Mr. Mercedes was pretty good.
nothing happened nothing nothing happened happened....
Loved the first few chapters and the glimpse into young Jamie's life and interactions with Charlie Jacobs and family. Totally invested in the characters and cried my eyes out during the 3rd chapter. Jamie grows up and has a pretty uneventful life, while Charlie is out there pulling a Victor Frankenstein, but we don't get to see that too much. Charlie was absolutely the most interesting and dynamic character but doesn't show up too much in the story, and when he does, he doesn't stay too long. The ending was a bit horrifying, but I didn't like the characters enough to really care. All that being said, I still liked it.
Loved the first few chapters and the glimpse into young Jamie's life and interactions with Charlie Jacobs and family. Totally invested in the characters and cried my eyes out during the 3rd chapter. Jamie grows up and has a pretty uneventful life, while Charlie is out there pulling a Victor Frankenstein, but we don't get to see that too much. Charlie was absolutely the most interesting and dynamic character but doesn't show up too much in the story, and when he does, he doesn't stay too long. The ending was a bit horrifying, but I didn't like the characters enough to really care. All that being said, I still liked it.