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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The subversion of expectations in the ending really makes this novella classic King. The sudden switch from achieving the main goal to an esoteric dream land leaves the main characters satisfied, but the reader with an unsettled feeling. Despite the fact that many fellow passengers died to reach the present time, the remainders seem unaffected by all losses and allow themselves to escape. This unerving ending also contributes to a dream like feel that’s been building throughout the work. This quality is emphasized by the sometimes one dimensional characters. While the motivations are clearly and at times over defined, I find it hard to care about them and their interactions. However, Craig Toomy stood out to me as the most compelling character. All of the things which changed the stories perception of him (his death, Dinah telling the others they needed him) happen unwittingly and unknowingly to him, a juxtaposition to the personal sense of control and power that he has. Overall, The Langoliers raises questions about human perspective and what it takes to truly be satisfied in a medium not traditionally associated with this kind of analysis.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I read 3 out of 4 novels of this book.
Langoliers being my favourite, I liked The library Policeman as well.
Langoliers being my favourite, I liked The library Policeman as well.
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Langoliers - 2
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 3.25
The Library Policeman - 4
Sun Dog - 3.75
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 3.25
The Library Policeman - 4
Sun Dog - 3.75
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ik kon mezelf niet concentreren op de boeken die ik al las. Dus dacht ik even een kort ebook erbij te pakken. Ik had hem ook binnen een week uit. Al was het boek niet zo kort als ik dacht (900pagina's) . Ik vind het een heerlijk boek, maar Stephen King is dan ook een van mijn favoriete schrijvers.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Langoliers - 3.75 stars
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 2.75 stars
The Library Policeman - 3.5 stars
The Sun Dog - 2 stars
Overall rating: 3 stars
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 2.75 stars
The Library Policeman - 3.5 stars
The Sun Dog - 2 stars
Overall rating: 3 stars
I much prefer King when he is writing short stories than the too wordy, long drawn out novels. Kind of how I much prefer the Monster of the Week format of X-Files versus the long drawn out overreaching arcs
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No