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A review by daughterofcoins
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King
3.0
This was my first venture into the world of King, and although a book of short stories probably wasn't the best choice for a first timer, I can't say I'm disappointed, and I fully intend on picking up one of his better known, full-length novels. His dedication to continuity was 10/10 while his descriptions of women (always described by their breast/butt/waist size or level of attractiveness and not much else), in every single story, felt tired as hell.
The Langoliers: ⭐️⭐️
A very cool concept that was executed well. Atmospheric af. Some very creepy vibes at different times throughout. I didn't care much for the characters which made the story feel long as hell, but my rating would have been a solid three stars if the ending wasn't so blah and confusing as well.
Secret Window, Secret Garden: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The strongest story in the book, by far. Spooky af. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Again, I couldn't care less about the characters, but the plot made up for it.
The Library Policeman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another one with solid spooky vibes. Loved the twists and turns. Got a little bored during the parts where some of those twists and turns were revealed thanks to King's love of going on and on and on.... but still overall a solid story.
The Sun Dog: ⭐️
Had this been a standalone, I would have DNFed it. Didn't care about the story. Didn't care about the characters. It just wasn't for me.
The Langoliers: ⭐️⭐️
A very cool concept that was executed well. Atmospheric af. Some very creepy vibes at different times throughout. I didn't care much for the characters which made the story feel long as hell, but my rating would have been a solid three stars if the ending wasn't so blah and confusing as well.
Secret Window, Secret Garden: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The strongest story in the book, by far. Spooky af. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Again, I couldn't care less about the characters, but the plot made up for it.
The Library Policeman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another one with solid spooky vibes. Loved the twists and turns. Got a little bored during the parts where some of those twists and turns were revealed thanks to King's love of going on and on and on.... but still overall a solid story.
The Sun Dog: ⭐️
Had this been a standalone, I would have DNFed it. Didn't care about the story. Didn't care about the characters. It just wasn't for me.