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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A quick read, it felt like Stephen King, being such a prolific writer, had an idea and just hashed it out really quickly. One of those books I don't think would have been published if it wasn't written by him.
The callback to 'It' felt cheap and the little bit at the end saying 'the writing got better' than at the start was a bit blunt - let the reader be the judge.
The plot and pacing was good, I was interested enough to want to know what happens and the overall idea was fun.
It just felt like the characters lacked the depth I know King can provide. Jamie being the narrator removed any jeapordy and the resolution with Liz was telegraphed a bit too early. I enjoyed the relationship between him and his mum - that felt really real. The 'Uncle' Harry / Dad reveal was too quickly done and a bit ham fisted.
Overall okay but one I will likely forget about.
The callback to 'It' felt cheap and the little bit at the end saying 'the writing got better' than at the start was a bit blunt - let the reader be the judge.
The plot and pacing was good, I was interested enough to want to know what happens and the overall idea was fun.
Overall okay but one I will likely forget about.