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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
This is a Castle Rock / Derry / Dark Tower crossover. In space. It was kinda a shit show, but it was a fun read and the audiobook narrator did a great job. I really didn't care for the second book in the button box trilogy so I wasn't sure if I was going to read this, but overall glad I did. It's a vast improvement over the second (although still not as good as the first) and a good end to the series. I was pleased to have picked up the references to Castle Rock and Derry (numerous clown mentions lol) but having not read the Dark Tower I know I missed a lot of the meaning behind the ending. I might give this a reread once I've read the 4000 page monstrosity that is the Dark Tower series.
Stephen King ruined an enjoyable trilogy with his political views. I am quite aware of his views, but wish he would keep them out of his books.
Possibly more disturbing than the button box was the condition that Gwendy was facing. Beautifully written and haunting. Read it now!
Cw literally all the fatphobia as per usual
But you know. Constant reader. And I loved it and cried.
But you know. Constant reader. And I loved it and cried.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Whelp, I messed up. I didn’t realize this was the third Button Box audio. I listened to the first, Gwendy’s Button Box and loved it. When I saw this, I was so excited there was a second audio… only while listening it occurred to me I’d miss things, only I kept listened until I finally after spoilers, got up and researched…yep this as you know is the third and I missed, Gwendy’s Magic Feather.
If you haven’t listened to the first two, Gwendy’s Final Task does such a good job of recap and flashbacks that it will spoil the first two.
Suspenseful and twisted as Gwendy prepares to perform a task to save the world, the author’s share reflections of Gwendy’s life from her times with the box, her political career, parents and of course her encounters with the man in the hat, Richard Farris.
When we meet Gwendy this time she is a state senator and Ferris informs her the box which does good and evil is broken and must be stopped. The story was addictive, and I loved how the end was threaded with Gwendy’s childhood.
I will probably go back eventually and listen to the second audiobook, but dang, I am kicking myself. Did it diminish my enjoyment of the last installment? Nope. King and Chizmar took us on one heck of a ride….literally. We are traveling to a space station. So strap in, it’s a hell of a ride.
I love listening to Marin Ireland, and she was the perfect as the voice of Gwendy. Her male voices sound authentic as well. Listening to King’s books is always a pleasure. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
If you haven’t listened to the first two, Gwendy’s Final Task does such a good job of recap and flashbacks that it will spoil the first two.
Suspenseful and twisted as Gwendy prepares to perform a task to save the world, the author’s share reflections of Gwendy’s life from her times with the box, her political career, parents and of course her encounters with the man in the hat, Richard Farris.
When we meet Gwendy this time she is a state senator and Ferris informs her the box which does good and evil is broken and must be stopped. The story was addictive, and I loved how the end was threaded with Gwendy’s childhood.
I will probably go back eventually and listen to the second audiobook, but dang, I am kicking myself. Did it diminish my enjoyment of the last installment? Nope. King and Chizmar took us on one heck of a ride….literally. We are traveling to a space station. So strap in, it’s a hell of a ride.
I love listening to Marin Ireland, and she was the perfect as the voice of Gwendy. Her male voices sound authentic as well. Listening to King’s books is always a pleasure. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Aunque le tengo mucho cariño al personaje de Gwendy Peterson, este libro no me enganchó como el primero. Lo bueno de este libro ha sido la conexión con otras novelas de King, la ambientación en el espacio y el final del libro.
No soy muy fan de libros que se desarrollan en el espacio, pero debo decir que fue algo nuevo leer la historia y que se desarrolle ahí.
Al inicio no me capturaba el libro hasta que el peligro comienza a perfilar, el final es muy King (pero en el espacio) y como siempre todo empieza a cuadrar.
No soy muy fan de libros que se desarrollan en el espacio, pero debo decir que fue algo nuevo leer la historia y que se desarrolle ahí.
Al inicio no me capturaba el libro hasta que el peligro comienza a perfilar, el final es muy King (pero en el espacio) y como siempre todo empieza a cuadrar.