Reviews

Bag of Bones by Stephen King

babyjayne's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

thepamz's review against another edition

3.0

Me gustaron mucho los personajes pero la historia en general me costó trabajo encontrarle dirección. Sentí un poco forzado tanto el título como la premisa de la casa de Sara Laughs, pero la historia lateral del juicio de custodia de Mattie por Kyra sí me tenía al filo de mi asiento. Al final creo que lamenté mucho la "evolución" del personaje de John Storrow y el personaje principal de Michael Noonan ya me tenía algo aburrida.

jacqueshol's review against another edition

4.0

Another great read from Stephen King. The book started really nicely but had a lull that had me lose some interest in the middle. Some of the conversations, especially, were a bit tedious. However, the book builds up nicely towards the end. The end is chilling and very well written.

Is there an author that can best Stephen King in the closing chapters? I don't think so. I am always reminded of how Misery and Under the Dome built up towards the end. The latter book's writing had me feeling like I was suffocating along with the town's inhabitants. Here again, I went through the same thing while he was writing about the main event that led to all the town's troubles.

I probably would like to give the book 4.5 stars, but the book was just too dragged out in certain sections—still a great read.

buddhajawn's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

eireannlalor's review against another edition

4.0

*4.5 Stars. Obsessed - one of his greats. Genuinely scared me and some bits were so horrific. Gr8 characters as per. Loved.

spookymom1989's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

davidcrow's review against another edition

5.0

After a seven-year hiatus from King's works, "Bag of Bones" reignited my love for his writing. As a married father, the theme of loss deeply resonated with me. This book was a roller coaster of plot and heartbreak, delivering a fantastic ghost story that leaves me eager for more King novels.

lmntl's review against another edition

4.0

This is a great story in which, as usual, king has great character development. Things got a bit odd near the end, but intensely tragic as flashbacks reveal the reasons for all the ghosts.

jjordanmagic's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lizziwhy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0