A review by inhale_exhale_read
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

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

3.5

This was ok, but I didn't think it was great. It was basically a police procedural, which I don't usually enjoy. The antagonist was so vile that it was actually difficult to keep reading at some points. And I didn't care for some of Stephen King's choices in how he shaped his protagonists either. 

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