A review by matttruss
Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

My first Stephen King and it was a good one.  Very dark, very difficult content in several places, but King does a good job of shining a light on the unsavory.  I'm not sure how someone comes up with some of these ideas, but...wow.  1922 was very Tell Tale Heart-esque.  Big Driver was the hardest to read and also the character I rooted for most.  Fair Extension was interesting and the character I hated the most.  Good Marriage was also difficult but also very realistic I felt like.  The things that go on inside a person's head...King captured these very well.  I very much enjoyed my first dip in the King waters.
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