A review by whichpaige
Gerald's Game by Stephen King

challenging dark tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.25

This is a very well written book— from a story perspective. Jessie’s growth and journey are gut wrenching, especially if you are someone who has experienced SA. The content is horrifying on a new level, to the point I where I experienced a visceral reaction. I am grateful for the resolution, but WOOF (no pun intended). That was tough. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail