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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Langoliers: ***
Secret Window, Secret Garden: *****
Library Policeman: *****
Sun Dog: **
Secret Window, Secret Garden: *****
Library Policeman: *****
Sun Dog: **
The Langoliers - 4/5
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 5/5
The Library Policeman - 4/5
Sun Dog - 3/5
Secret Window, Secret Garden - 5/5
The Library Policeman - 4/5
Sun Dog - 3/5
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
When I realized that King had more than one set of the four-novella novels (Different Seasons, Four Past Midnight, and Full Dark, No Stars) I was excited after I enjoyed Different Season so much. But with Four Past Midnight, I was disappointed. It felt slightly uninspired, to me. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the different stories - with Secret Window, Secret Garden and Library Policeman being the standouts for me, but somehow they felt lacking. Perhaps that has to do with the quality of King I'd been reading lately (Misery, Night Shift). As ever, it's a solid entry, and I'd recommend it to a King fan.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This was my first venture into the world of King, and although a book of short stories probably wasn't the best choice for a first timer, I can't say I'm disappointed, and I fully intend on picking up one of his better known, full-length novels. His dedication to continuity was 10/10 while his descriptions of women (always described by their breast/butt/waist size or level of attractiveness and not much else), in every single story, felt tired as hell.
The Langoliers: ⭐️⭐️
A very cool concept that was executed well. Atmospheric af. Some very creepy vibes at different times throughout. I didn't care much for the characters which made the story feel long as hell, but my rating would have been a solid three stars if the ending wasn't so blah and confusing as well.
Secret Window, Secret Garden: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The strongest story in the book, by far. Spooky af. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Again, I couldn't care less about the characters, but the plot made up for it.
The Library Policeman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another one with solid spooky vibes. Loved the twists and turns. Got a little bored during the parts where some of those twists and turns were revealed thanks to King's love of going on and on and on.... but still overall a solid story.
The Sun Dog: ⭐️
Had this been a standalone, I would have DNFed it. Didn't care about the story. Didn't care about the characters. It just wasn't for me.
The Langoliers: ⭐️⭐️
A very cool concept that was executed well. Atmospheric af. Some very creepy vibes at different times throughout. I didn't care much for the characters which made the story feel long as hell, but my rating would have been a solid three stars if the ending wasn't so blah and confusing as well.
Secret Window, Secret Garden: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The strongest story in the book, by far. Spooky af. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Again, I couldn't care less about the characters, but the plot made up for it.
The Library Policeman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another one with solid spooky vibes. Loved the twists and turns. Got a little bored during the parts where some of those twists and turns were revealed thanks to King's love of going on and on and on.... but still overall a solid story.
The Sun Dog: ⭐️
Had this been a standalone, I would have DNFed it. Didn't care about the story. Didn't care about the characters. It just wasn't for me.