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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Just a book you can't put down. If you're a King fan you know how his writing just puts you in this joyous comfort zone that when it's over can be kinda depressing. Not horror although a lot centers on the horror of war. Just a great read.
This is the only Stephen King book I’ve read to this day and I don’t know what to make of it. It was... boring??? Not scary at all??? There also was so much unnecessary detail. Idk man, maybe I should try another one cuz this one definitely was not the way to go
Not my favorite, but still good. I think Anthony Hopkins did a fine job in the movie version.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
The first time I read this book I was a teen and didn't appreciate it. This time I can see why I disliked it- the middle drags, the stuff with Bobby's mom is honestly just really gross. She's an awful human being and that'd be fine except later a lot of victim-blaming comes into her story, which just... ugh.
But reconsidering the whole thing with adult sensibilities- this is a beautiful book that I'm really glad I gave another chance. At this point King was post-accident and there aren't many of his gross descriptions of women or fatphobia, surprisingly. Does he keep that throughout the rest of his career? I can't remember, but I'll find out in my re-read.
But reconsidering the whole thing with adult sensibilities- this is a beautiful book that I'm really glad I gave another chance. At this point King was post-accident and there aren't many of his gross descriptions of women or fatphobia, surprisingly. Does he keep that throughout the rest of his career? I can't remember, but I'll find out in my re-read.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A Side-Read with the Non-Crunchies.
3.5 Stars.
This collection of novellas and short stories all intertwine into one lump story that I'll refer to as The Vietnam Story. SK was extremely anti-Vietnam War and it shows in these stories. Overall I gave the collection 3 1/2 stars. A few of the stories I loved and the rest were just okay. I did find it depressing and angry but also thought-provoking. SK is a great storyteller and I felt as though I was immersed into the 60s during all of the turmoil and the peace rallies and the violence.
Low Men in Yellow Coats- best story of the bunch. I wanted more of this story about an old man with special abilities who befriends a young boy coming of age in the 60s. 4 stars
Hearts in Atlantis- This one was pretty decent. I can see why some people would think a story about college boys playing cards would be a bit dull but I feel as though this one really sets the tone for what's to come. 3 Stars
Blind Willie- Didn't get this one at all. Thought it was very confusing and I hated the character. I get that he had severe PTSD but this story just didnt work for me. 2 Stars
Why We're in Vietnam- the saddest story of the collection. 2 veterans of the war meet up at the funeral of their comrade. I felt the story was really rich in detail and I felt as though I was there- in the jungle, at the funeral, in the traffic jam. 4 Stars
Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling- I felt this story was an afterthought, just added to tie up loose ends with characters from all of the stories. 3 stars
3.5 Stars.
This collection of novellas and short stories all intertwine into one lump story that I'll refer to as The Vietnam Story. SK was extremely anti-Vietnam War and it shows in these stories. Overall I gave the collection 3 1/2 stars. A few of the stories I loved and the rest were just okay. I did find it depressing and angry but also thought-provoking. SK is a great storyteller and I felt as though I was immersed into the 60s during all of the turmoil and the peace rallies and the violence.
Low Men in Yellow Coats- best story of the bunch. I wanted more of this story about an old man with special abilities who befriends a young boy coming of age in the 60s. 4 stars
Hearts in Atlantis- This one was pretty decent. I can see why some people would think a story about college boys playing cards would be a bit dull but I feel as though this one really sets the tone for what's to come. 3 Stars
Blind Willie- Didn't get this one at all. Thought it was very confusing and I hated the character. I get that he had severe PTSD but this story just didnt work for me. 2 Stars
Why We're in Vietnam- the saddest story of the collection. 2 veterans of the war meet up at the funeral of their comrade. I felt the story was really rich in detail and I felt as though I was there- in the jungle, at the funeral, in the traffic jam. 4 Stars
Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling- I felt this story was an afterthought, just added to tie up loose ends with characters from all of the stories. 3 stars
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced