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Fairy Tale

Stephen King

3.98 AVERAGE


This is the first book in a long time that I picked up and could not put back down. It was 599 pages of engaging and beautiful storytelling. My first Stephen King book and definitely not my last. My mom is a long time Stephen King reader, and I listened to the audio book of the first few pages of this book and bought it immediately. I laughed out loud, cried, and like I said, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I think If I was reading this book it would be 4 stars, but the audiobook was 100% a 5 star experience
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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: Complicated

I sobbed through the ending. I adored Charlie’s original mission to the other, and his growth and strength. Leah felt like a real person. Fully encased in her wishes, disappointments, and strength. I know this is a story I will ponder during long walks and showers. 
adventurous lighthearted
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: No

This was ok. I think I wanted more of the eerie SK I know and that might be dragging my rating down. It’s a very detailed and intricate story, the characters are like-able, but honestly I just didn’t love it. It was comfortable and almost cozy. Most likely, just not what I wanted. 

I didn’t give myself enough time to finish this book and then my Libby hold expired and I had to wait forever for it to be available again. Oops.

This book was fun to read! The end felt a bit rushed but I do love a happy ending.
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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
adventurous dark mysterious 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: No