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A review by icelore
Gerald's Game by Stephen King
3.0
This book was recommended to me as a SK book that is not written in his usual style, and billed as a "warped, head trip, mind-fuck type of book." Ok, sounds good to me.
Overall, the story was unique and not what I expected. Because it wasn't what I would describe as "plot driven" you really got immersed in the trappings (pun intended?) of the main character. I didn't know what was going to happen next, because a lot of the time it was almost a combination of straight forward description mixed with stream-of-consciousness.
The lack of traditional plot both helped and hindered this story in my opinion. While it did lend it a unique feel and tone, it also unfortunately made the book drag at points. While not push to see "what happens next," it wasn't exactly a frantic page turner.
WHile I'm not a fan of SK due to writing style, I will say that this is the first book of his that I have actually enjoyed, so there's that!
Overall, the story was unique and not what I expected. Because it wasn't what I would describe as "plot driven" you really got immersed in the trappings (pun intended?) of the main character. I didn't know what was going to happen next, because a lot of the time it was almost a combination of straight forward description mixed with stream-of-consciousness.
The lack of traditional plot both helped and hindered this story in my opinion. While it did lend it a unique feel and tone, it also unfortunately made the book drag at points. While not push to see "what happens next," it wasn't exactly a frantic page turner.
WHile I'm not a fan of SK due to writing style, I will say that this is the first book of his that I have actually enjoyed, so there's that!