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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
(3.5)
Words of warning: don't read this while you are attempting to eat, especially if you have a week stomach.
I can see why this story may not be for everybody but for me it classic King. It is creepy, suspenseful, and extremely detailed. It gives you the heebie jeebies, but in a good way.
Words of warning: don't read this while you are attempting to eat, especially if you have a week stomach.
I can see why this story may not be for everybody but for me it classic King. It is creepy, suspenseful, and extremely detailed. It gives you the heebie jeebies, but in a good way.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2.5 stars. A story that had much potential, but wandered off the path (so to speak) into the absurd. Having driven through the tall grass region of Kansas several times and even visited the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, I appreciated the setting, easily imagining such a sinister little spot out in the lonely tall grass away from the main roads near that cheesy tourist stop in the middle of nowhere, but the way King and Hill handled the supernatural events was heavy-handed and goofy. It felt like they were trying to mimic early King stories.
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
This short story, written by the King of horror (sorry, couldn't resist) and his son, was scrumptious. *evil grin*
America has places so far "out there" that you don't even get cell phone reception. I know, right! ;)
Places where ancient evils can lurk and even something as seemingly mundane as grass may turn out to be about as healthy as calling an armed redneck a dumbass.
The Kings (or the king and the prince, I should say) are very good at making even supernatural elements seem realistic and plausible. And they are the reason I'll be very careful about where I'll stop and whom I'll help should I ever go on a roadtrip in the US. *lol*
I can not only wholeheartedly recommend this little horror tale, I also need to point out strongly that everyone needs to read this in the audio version because "Papa Dragon" turned out to be a chameleon with voices and one of the best narrators I've ever been listening to!
This short story, written by the King of horror (sorry, couldn't resist) and his son, was scrumptious. *evil grin*
America has places so far "out there" that you don't even get cell phone reception. I know, right! ;)
Places where ancient evils can lurk and even something as seemingly mundane as grass may turn out to be about as healthy as calling an armed redneck a dumbass.
The Kings (or the king and the prince, I should say) are very good at making even supernatural elements seem realistic and plausible. And they are the reason I'll be very careful about where I'll stop and whom I'll help should I ever go on a roadtrip in the US. *lol*
I can not only wholeheartedly recommend this little horror tale, I also need to point out strongly that everyone needs to read this in the audio version because "Papa Dragon" turned out to be a chameleon with voices and one of the best narrators I've ever been listening to!
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Weird, horrific and gruesome! I loved it! 4 out of 5 stars!
An easy read, but one nonetheless terrifying at times. It's written with the great flow you would expect from both King and Hill, making you care for characters very quick, only making their horrible journey so much more chilling to read.
