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Needful Things by Stephen King

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joshreeves's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.75

charlote_1347's review against another edition

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4.0

Adequately brilliant, like all the Stephen King books I have read so far. The characters were unapologetically flawed , which made the novel a gripping, realistic read. It had me on the edge of my seat, aghast at the paths it tramped down, marvelling at its violent reactions and resolutions. One thing that King does fantastically and without fail is subtlety. He does not beat you over the head with horror - he opens your door in the middle of the night, rustles the curtains, scratches his nails on the bed posts, and awaits under the bed, one hand ready to grab an ankle when you slide out for the bathroom. His style of writing is patient, detailed and enlightening, which makes any work of his a privilege to read, no matter its length.

emlynbooks's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

picklemetimbers's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tiredmegafauna's review against another edition

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4.0

Re-read :)

sharkledmangle's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense

3.5

it was a good and griping story but stephen was really irking me in this one idk also the ending?!???????? alan getting rid of leland with like.....actual magic tricks........ okay. probably would read again tho