A review by fugater096
Joyland by Stephen King

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

  Stephen King really is a master at writing characters that I really enjoy. This book is pretty much about a college kid, Devin Jones, who has a summer job at an amusement park. Most of the book is just going through his life that summer. This honestly sounds pretty boring, but I was never bored because I just wanted to know more about Devin and the rest of the characters. If you’re looking for a great plot, this might not be the book for you. But if you want great character work in a shorter book, read this!