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sylexlibris's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Classism, Animal death, Violence, Kidnapping, Cursing, Death, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
pennymine's review against another edition
3.0
The introduction to the book is lots of fun. The story is good, I found the ending to be a little abrupt and slightly unsatisfying. Overall not a bad book, though.
jiggityjog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In the forward to this book, Stephen King is a bit overly self-deprecating about what to expect from this book but this novel is nothing less than what I expect of his writing. I won’t go so far as to say this is his best writing but it definitely falls under what I would consider an unexpectedly “hidden gem” of King’s/Bachman’s body of work. I highly recommended this title if you are a fan of King’s writing, especially his earlier stuff.
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
This books is an easy 5/5 for me. I loved this story. It was so sad, but still endearing. Clayton Blazedell Jr. is probably one of my favorite characters I've ever read. Blaze is big, tender, and completely misunderstood. The ending had me so sad! This was one of those stories where even though you know it's wrong you are rooting for the underdog!! Highly recommend.
victory's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jurdek's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tms98's review against another edition
4.0
Zonder het kortverhaal achterin het boek was dit zeker een 5 geweest, maar het kortverhaal Memories wist me niet helemaal te overtuigen. Blaze daarentegen vond ik echt een geweldig misdaadverhaal van King! Je wil gewoon zo graag dat er met Blaze niets misgaat, ondanks wat hij al allemaal op zijn kerfstok heeft. Wat een geweldige spanning ook tot het einde!
mghill40's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reecepeffers's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tnanz's review against another edition
5.0
This was great. The Bachman books tend to be really harsh and dark. Blaze, Bachman's final book, feels unexpectedly tender and sweet. The protagonist is certainly sympathetic, a throwback to Lennie from Of Mice And Men. I loved the structure, I loved the writing, I loved the book in general.