Reviews - Everything's Eventual 14 Dark Tales

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Everything's Eventual 14 Dark Tales

It should be noted, I only read two of the 14 short stories from this collection on this go around, but I only wanted to read the two because they pertain quite strongly to King's Dark Tower series, which I'm still in the process of reading. However, these two short stories were, as I expected, really good, though in different ways. Everything's Eventual was really clever in all of its slow reveals and in terms of how the story played out, whilst The Little Sisters of Eluria was excellent as a side story to the main Dark Tower series, that whilst not essential to he main story, felt developed and interesting and worthwhile enough for me to consider it having been worth my time. 4.25 stars

gobbleobble's review against another edition

4.0

A very entertaining collection of 14 short stories. My top five in order of appearance:

1. Autopsy Room Four
I had to take a breather every two or three pages to make it through this one without having a panic attack. Absolutely terrifying.

2. The Death of Jack Hamilton
I don't know much about John Dillinger at all, but this story about him and a couple of his partners was very enjoyable. Reminded me in ways of Shawshank or The Green Mile - at least in terms of tone.

3. Sisters of Eluria
This short story from the Dark Tower universe has basically convinced me the next major series I'm going end up dedicating half of a year is Stephen King's seven book fantasy series. I'm very excited. Going to try to squeeze in a few little book first though. Maybe I'll start at the beginning of next year.

4. 1408
I loved the movie so much it was actually the entire reason I bought this short story collection at a flea market so long ago. It took me a couple years to finally get around to, but it was absolutely worth it.

5. Riding the Bullet
The emotions about coping with the illness of a loved one wrapped around a bizarre campfire-style ghost story made for a unique tale that I greatly enjoyed.

ieatdirtformoney's review against another edition

3.5

dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jazztrombone's review against another edition

4.0

I wasn’t “looking” to read this, but wanted to read something that wasn’t made into a movie, or at least a movie I am aware of. Given the current political turmoil, I really, really needed the distraction. I needed my brain to create the scenery and the characters look, voice, and mannerisms instead of letting the movie version paint the pictures for me. Stephen King short stories do not disappoint! There truly is nothing like reading to help escape reality. But which is more frightening: King’s stories or our current reality?

paigeholder's review against another edition

4.0

Finally finished this monster! For fun, I will now be ranking the stories in this collection from my favorite to least favorite:

1. 1408
2. The Road Virus Heads North
3. Riding the Bullet
4. Everything’s Eventual
5. Lunch At The Gotham Cafe
6. Autopsy Room Four
7. That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is In French
8. LT’s Theory of Pets
9. In the Deathroom
10. Luckey Quarter
11. The Death of Jack Hamilton
12. The Man in the Black Suit
13. All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
14. The Little Sisters of Eluria