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ghiblireads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was so much better than Mr Mercedes and i’m glad that I decided to continue the series. I really enjoyed that this was a book about books and I loved the exploration of obsession. It definitely has a Misery vibe to it at the beginning! The way it’s written isn’t like a traditional thriller and it isn’t the fastest paced either. There weren’t any twists or mysteries that the reader needed to solve. I did like watching Hodges, Holly and Jerome work things out and once the action started it was really exciting. I love the characters and their relationships with each other - Holly is definitely my favourite and I can relate to her the most. Even though I did enjoy this book, I still think King writes better horror than thrillers. Overall it was a very good book and I will be picking up the third in the series.
ttl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hanbag's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
veganheathen's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, maybe even more than Mr. Mercedes. The storylines kept me interested and were so full of life that I felt very invested in the characters. I always like how King can intertwine characters from different stories into each novel. I feel like there were some bread crumbs left here for the next in the Bill Hodges trilogy and I can't wait to read it.
ctasala's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
felipemrocha's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
midici's review against another edition
4.0
Every reader has that one book that remains more important to them than most childhood memories. The story that sets them alight, that makes them dream of things outside the realm of possibility. And sometimes it lights a flame that is far more dangerous than it should be.
Morris Bellamy is obsessed with a series of books written by John Rothstein. Bellamy is enraged by how the series ends, and the knowledge that since the last book Rothstein published, Rothstein has written hundreds of notebooks; work locked away that he doesn't intend to publish. Bellamy manages to kill the author, steal his work (and quite a bit of money) and hides it all away - only to be locked up for a completely seperate crime.
Decades later, Peter Saubers finds the books, and the money. He knows exactly what to do with the money - his parents are in desperate need after his father was injured by the Mercedes killer. But the books are his treasure, and he doesn't plan on letting them go. Until the money runs out and Peter decides that selling some of the notebooks might be the answer to his family's continuing money issues.
Of course, with Bellamy out on parole and enraged to find his trophies stolen from their hiding place, Peter's decision comes with potentially fatal consequences.
I really enjoyed the second book to the Bill Hodges Trilogy. Peter is a likable character: serious, caring, a bit introverted, literary minded. His younger sister Tina is adorable. The character growth of the original trio from the last book, Holly, Jerome and Billy fits well with how the last book ended. The hints of what's to come concerning the Mercedes killer Brady are suitably creepy.
The build up was a bit long, but by the last act everything became extremely fast paced and I couldn't put the book down. I loved the ending.
Morris Bellamy is obsessed with a series of books written by John Rothstein. Bellamy is enraged by how the series ends, and the knowledge that since the last book Rothstein published, Rothstein has written hundreds of notebooks; work locked away that he doesn't intend to publish. Bellamy manages to kill the author, steal his work (and quite a bit of money) and hides it all away - only to be locked up for a completely seperate crime.
Decades later, Peter Saubers finds the books, and the money. He knows exactly what to do with the money - his parents are in desperate need after his father was injured by the Mercedes killer. But the books are his treasure, and he doesn't plan on letting them go. Until the money runs out and Peter decides that selling some of the notebooks might be the answer to his family's continuing money issues.
Of course, with Bellamy out on parole and enraged to find his trophies stolen from their hiding place, Peter's decision comes with potentially fatal consequences.
I really enjoyed the second book to the Bill Hodges Trilogy. Peter is a likable character: serious, caring, a bit introverted, literary minded. His younger sister Tina is adorable. The character growth of the original trio from the last book, Holly, Jerome and Billy fits well with how the last book ended. The hints of what's to come concerning the Mercedes killer Brady are suitably creepy.
The build up was a bit long, but by the last act everything became extremely fast paced and I couldn't put the book down. I loved the ending.
thewriterrose's review against another edition
4.0
That last third of this book makes the slower pace in the beginning worth it.
ramona_reads_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5