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A review by violetturtledove
Mr Mercedes by Stephen King
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
I'll keep this fairly short, because what can I say about Stephen King that hasn't been said before? I'm more familiar horror books and less with thrillers, but this is a perfect example of the genre as far as I'm concerned. Totally gripping, so well paced and plotted, and some great characters. I know it's a cliché but I honestly didn't want to put this one down.
Graphic: Car accident, Murder, and Incest
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, and Racial slurs
Minor: Alcoholism