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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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:
Complicated
I loved the illustrations at the start of each chapter. Would like more books to have this. I also like that the chapters are broken into smaller parts. Books should all do this or have small chapters. The main character Charlie I thought was really interesting though his solitary nature while kind of needed for the story seems a bit unlikely for a 17 year old. Radar obviously is a star. The first part with Mr Bowditch I really enjoyed. I would say it felt a little slow when Charlie first gets to empis and is travelling to the city for the sundial but greatly improved when he is captured by the electric skeletons. From then on I felt really invested character wise there were some that were just fine but the standout for me was Iota, he was so good maybe also Ammit and both of their deaths were terrible. Though Iotas felt a bit flat. The killing of Kellin felt flat as he was asleep during. However Charlie seeing their ghosts when he was recovering helped a little. The relationship between Charlie and Leah I didn't really enjoy as it didn't really have any weight to it. He just seemed to decide in one meeting that he loved her. The world building was really interesting but the focus was definitely on the people rather than the places however there were many clear references to other fairy tales and ideas all jumbled together. This is only my fourth king book but one of the ones I have enjoyed most so far.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
This is the first book in a long time that I picked up and could not put back down. It was 599 pages of engaging and beautiful storytelling. My first Stephen King book and definitely not my last. My mom is a long time Stephen King reader, and I listened to the audio book of the first few pages of this book and bought it immediately. I laughed out loud, cried, and like I said, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
dark
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think If I was reading this book it would be 4 stars, but the audiobook was 100% a 5 star experience
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
I sobbed through the ending. I adored Charlie’s original mission to the other, and his growth and strength. Leah felt like a real person. Fully encased in her wishes, disappointments, and strength. I know this is a story I will ponder during long walks and showers.