A review by grassyplato
11/22/63 by Stephen King

adventurous slow-paced

2.0

I don't like the novel. Period. Before reading this, I had only read the first few chapters of The Shining. So, 11/22/63 was my first real experience with Stephen King, and it turned out to be a disappointment. Despite its many positive reviews, it just didn't resonate with me.

The first half of the story in Derry is fascinating and compelling. It's undeniable that Stephen King is a master storyteller. He knows how to immerse readers in his world and uses vivid language to bring it to life.

However, once the protagonist moves to Texas and starts a new life in Jodie, the story becomes painfully slow. The plot drags on endlessly, and the main theme shifts abruptly from saving JFK to a clichéd romantic storyline. The ending is also predictable.

I couldn't help but think: why did I waste a week of my life reading this?