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A review by brendanhoffman
Different Seasons by Stephen King
4.5
The argument can easily be made for 3 out of 4 of these stories as being King’s best work.
This is 1/3 and maybe even 2/3’s a lukewarm take, but Apt Pupil doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I’m not sure if it’s just because the movie is apparently bad and the other two got great adaptations, which helped cement them into the larger culture, or if it’s because of how downright upsetting and harrowing it is. But, it’s the standout for me. It’s harrowing and terrifying in a way not many stories are, and somehow never feels exploitative, despite the content. It comes by its desolation honestly.
This is 1/3 and maybe even 2/3’s a lukewarm take, but Apt Pupil doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I’m not sure if it’s just because the movie is apparently bad and the other two got great adaptations, which helped cement them into the larger culture, or if it’s because of how downright upsetting and harrowing it is. But, it’s the standout for me. It’s harrowing and terrifying in a way not many stories are, and somehow never feels exploitative, despite the content. It comes by its desolation honestly.