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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
This is another completely entertaining and enjoyable series of stories from Stephen King, very much in his style for the creepy ("Bad Little Kid" and "Under the Weather") to the edgy ("Morality") to the humane ("Batman and Robin have an Altercation") to the outright funny ("Drunken Fireworks"). I also really enjoyed the endings of "The Dune" and "Under the Weather, neither one of which I saw coming. I don't use an eReader, but "Ur" was just a great story.
However, the best part is Stephen king himself reading the introduction and the interludes between each story. It's great to hear his voice.
I started way back with Skeleton Crew, and I have enjoyed King's short stories, as a whole, more than his novels all along, and it's impressive to see someone master both forms.
Disclaimer:
My personal review ratings are based upon the following: 1 Star, “I did not like it and wasted my time or couldn’t finish it”; 2 Stars, “I think it is just Ok, but I’ll never think about it again”; 3 Stars, “I think it is an entertaining , enjoyable book, and I’ll think about it again”; 4 Stars, “I really love this book, and I may read it again”; and 5 Stars, “I think this book is excellent, I will read it again, and it will stand the test of time.” Please note the intentional, repeated use of the pronoun “I,” for this is my opinion based upon years of reading and studying literature. Others may disagree. Analogy: If I were reviewing music, Country and Western would rarely score above a “1,” but apparently some disagree with me. Modern Romance novels are a lot like Country and Western.
However, the best part is Stephen king himself reading the introduction and the interludes between each story. It's great to hear his voice.
I started way back with Skeleton Crew, and I have enjoyed King's short stories, as a whole, more than his novels all along, and it's impressive to see someone master both forms.
Disclaimer:
My personal review ratings are based upon the following: 1 Star, “I did not like it and wasted my time or couldn’t finish it”; 2 Stars, “I think it is just Ok, but I’ll never think about it again”; 3 Stars, “I think it is an entertaining , enjoyable book, and I’ll think about it again”; 4 Stars, “I really love this book, and I may read it again”; and 5 Stars, “I think this book is excellent, I will read it again, and it will stand the test of time.” Please note the intentional, repeated use of the pronoun “I,” for this is my opinion based upon years of reading and studying literature. Others may disagree. Analogy: If I were reviewing music, Country and Western would rarely score above a “1,” but apparently some disagree with me. Modern Romance novels are a lot like Country and Western.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Liked most of this collection. Highlights for me were Drunken Fireworks (laughed out loud a few times while listening to this one-Audible version) and Obits. I had already read a few of these but it was fun to hear them again. Really liked UR on this re-read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Amazing collection of short stories - this book is now the beginning of my obsession with Stephen King. Each story is unique and weird in their own beautiful way, warping your mind in ways that you can’t imagine. King holds your hand and runs with you through each dark avenue of his imagination and the journey is phenomenal.
Un compendio de cuentos e historias de Stephen King, no siempre de miedo o terror, unas mejores que otras, algunas aburridas pero unas cuantas son una genialidad.
Me gustaron mucho y recomiendo:
Área 81
Una muerte
Más allá
UR
Necros
Fuegos artificiales en estado de ebriedad
Me gustaron mucho y recomiendo:
Área 81
Una muerte
Más allá
UR
Necros
Fuegos artificiales en estado de ebriedad
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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