A review by solnit_and_sebastian
Later by Stephen King

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of King's mystery novels, Later breathes life into the "child sees dead people" horror trope, adding some creepy twists along the way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Murder, Vomit, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Self harm, Child death, Sexual content, Dementia, Mental illness, Incest, and Cancer