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wellreadintrovert's review against another edition
4.0
In the not too distant future, women and girls everywhere are falling asleep. Only, they aren't waking up again. Instead, they are being covered in a cocoon-like substance. When they are forcibly awakened or the gauze is disturbed they become crazed and violent. While the men are left behind to fend for themselves, the women are transported to a utopian world where everything is safe and calm. Except for Evie. Evie is the one women alive to be able to fall asleep and wake up as normal. But is Evie just a lucky one? Or is she a demon that needs to be slain?
Sleeping Beauties achieved a few things, for one, it feels like a deeply metaphorical and political read. It's hard not to miss the gender gaps, equality issues and struggles of the women involved here. The second thing, is this is a long winded but very necessary tale of horror needed for this generation. I have seen quite a lot of reviews mention the likeness to other King novels, and while yes, they are there. There is still a distinct enough difference that even seasons King fans shouldn't be too nervous about those similarities. My only gripe, is this probably could have been cut down - even by 50 pages. There was quite a lot of filler that could have been taken out without losing any of the story.
Definitely don't dive into this one first if you're a King virgin - but long time fans should find enough brilliance in this to enjoy it. Sleeping Beauties isn't your typical horror, though! So tread lightly if you prefer some of the classic King horror to the more Thriller/Horror's from recent years.
Sleeping Beauties achieved a few things, for one, it feels like a deeply metaphorical and political read. It's hard not to miss the gender gaps, equality issues and struggles of the women involved here. The second thing, is this is a long winded but very necessary tale of horror needed for this generation. I have seen quite a lot of reviews mention the likeness to other King novels, and while yes, they are there. There is still a distinct enough difference that even seasons King fans shouldn't be too nervous about those similarities. My only gripe, is this probably could have been cut down - even by 50 pages. There was quite a lot of filler that could have been taken out without losing any of the story.
Definitely don't dive into this one first if you're a King virgin - but long time fans should find enough brilliance in this to enjoy it. Sleeping Beauties isn't your typical horror, though! So tread lightly if you prefer some of the classic King horror to the more Thriller/Horror's from recent years.
hanssssmarie's review against another edition
it felt too dragged in and there were way too many characters to connect to
mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars...
It's been so many years since I've read a Stephen King book, and I had forgotten how good he is. My reading goal this year is to tackle the longest books on my TBR list, and this was the longest one I had at the start of this year.
I loved the beginning of this story. Definitely the first 50%. After that, though, I started to struggle. This book could EASILY have been shaved down by 200 or so pages and still have been just as good.
There are so many characters in this book that I had a hard time keeping track of who was who, so whenever someone would come to their inevitable gruesome end, I didn't really care because I had to sometimes reference the glossary of people at the front of the book to remember who they were.
As for Aurora, the sleeping sickness, it started out super cool, then sort of...petered out. The ending was pretty lackluster and unbelievable. I mean...why DOOLING, of all places? What made that place so special? I never understood.
Overall, though, I'm glad I read it. I heard it's going to be made into a TV series, and that's a show I would definitely watch. I think I need a little more Stephen King in my life. I'll have to rectify that this year.
It's been so many years since I've read a Stephen King book, and I had forgotten how good he is. My reading goal this year is to tackle the longest books on my TBR list, and this was the longest one I had at the start of this year.
I loved the beginning of this story. Definitely the first 50%. After that, though, I started to struggle. This book could EASILY have been shaved down by 200 or so pages and still have been just as good.
There are so many characters in this book that I had a hard time keeping track of who was who, so whenever someone would come to their inevitable gruesome end, I didn't really care because I had to sometimes reference the glossary of people at the front of the book to remember who they were.
As for Aurora, the sleeping sickness, it started out super cool, then sort of...petered out. The ending was pretty lackluster and unbelievable. I mean...why DOOLING, of all places? What made that place so special? I never understood.
Overall, though, I'm glad I read it. I heard it's going to be made into a TV series, and that's a show I would definitely watch. I think I need a little more Stephen King in my life. I'll have to rectify that this year.
emrodav's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 to 4 ⭐️
Mostly I liked it, especially how the huge cast of characters was handled, but it definitely lacked in explanations/resolution.
Longer review to come.
Mostly I liked it, especially how the huge cast of characters was handled, but it definitely lacked in explanations/resolution.
Longer review to come.
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
This is way too long. I kept thinking of how much we could’ve cut to get a stronger story. The idea of a pro-women dystopian and men vs women is great but i just kept thinking how bored I was.
p1eceofharmony's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
heresbea's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
elliethecatlover's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0