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anoble17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
slawler's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable, but intense. Some great moments and some I could have done without. Classic Stephen King.
mzgeee53's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sapphoatthemet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
zachnachazel's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve finally learned my lesson that besides a few exceptions, King literature is not for me.
jiminluver69's review against another edition
5.0
The Odyssey of horror. Absolutely fantastic. Took me a good minute to read, but i was completely engulfed in the story from start to finish that I dreamed about it. Stephen King wrote in one book what some authors can’t do in a series. 5/5 stars!!!!!
davidbraun97's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
stephibabes's review against another edition
5.0
What an epic saga. I have only previously read one Stephen King novel and it was not at all like this. I was so utterly lost in the ease of his storytelling and characterization that it didn't seem daunting to be reading "a long book". If it had been twice as long I think I would have continued to relish it.
I took my time with it, but the last third or so I couldn't put down (apart from a week of illness where I couldn't read). It had such distinct phases and was incredibly disquieting in the early part due to the echos of a global pandemic.
With it being so epic, and there being so many characters, it was obvious that some would be lost. But even so my breath was taken away and I was moved to tears at multiple points. At other points I cheered out loud.
I honestly did not want this book to end and am not sure what I will pick up next so fill the void. (Maybe go opposite end and read some Roald Dahl children's novels)
I took my time with it, but the last third or so I couldn't put down (apart from a week of illness where I couldn't read). It had such distinct phases and was incredibly disquieting in the early part due to the echos of a global pandemic.
With it being so epic, and there being so many characters, it was obvious that some would be lost. But even so my breath was taken away and I was moved to tears at multiple points. At other points I cheered out loud.
I honestly did not want this book to end and am not sure what I will pick up next so fill the void. (Maybe go opposite end and read some Roald Dahl children's novels)
reeltomi's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
pinkballoon100's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5