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Different Seasons
by Stephen King
A great collection of novellas. My overall rating averages to four stars, but there's some five and three here, too.
"Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is my five star read. The casual racism of several characters to show that they're redneck-types is pretty gross. Other than that, it's beautifully crafted, well-characterized, and the rare Stephen King story that gives you genuine hope.
"Apt Pupil" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly chilling in every way.
"The Body" -- ⭐⭐⭐ Okay, so I was never a young boy and I certainly wasn't a young boy in 1960, but I found pretty much every character in this story completely repellant: racist, sexist, abusive bullies. I hear people talk about this story like it's some rosy nostalgic story about childhood. I disagree. I also disagree with the fundamental idea that you never have friends like the ones you had when you were twelve. I sincerely hope people don't quit having genuine open relationships as adults. What a sad life.
Gordie and Chris are the only characters who are worth any attention. The only reason my rating isn't lower is that it is very well-written structurally with some gorgeous passages from Gordie's reflective moments.
"The Breathing Method" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this one except for the rampant misogyny (the idea of determined Miss Stansfield as an exceptional woman, the pursed-lipped judgement of every other woman, the flat characterization of the wives and mothers, etc.). But ... the spooky stories, the frame story, and the fascinating club building at 249B East 35th: chef's kiss.
"Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is my five star read. The casual racism of several characters to show that they're redneck-types is pretty gross. Other than that, it's beautifully crafted, well-characterized, and the rare Stephen King story that gives you genuine hope.
"Apt Pupil" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly chilling in every way.
"The Body" -- ⭐⭐⭐ Okay, so I was never a young boy and I certainly wasn't a young boy in 1960, but I found pretty much every character in this story completely repellant: racist, sexist, abusive bullies. I hear people talk about this story like it's some rosy nostalgic story about childhood. I disagree. I also disagree with the fundamental idea that you never have friends like the ones you had when you were twelve. I sincerely hope people don't quit having genuine open relationships as adults. What a sad life.
Gordie and Chris are the only characters who are worth any attention. The only reason my rating isn't lower is that it is very well-written structurally with some gorgeous passages from Gordie's reflective moments.
"The Breathing Method" -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this one except for the rampant misogyny (the idea of determined Miss Stansfield as an exceptional woman, the pursed-lipped judgement of every other woman, the flat characterization of the wives and mothers, etc.). But ... the spooky stories, the frame story, and the fascinating club building at 249B East 35th: chef's kiss.