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A review by dylanhasadog
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories by Stephen King
5.0
People give King a hard time about his later work, which I think is a load of bullshit (pardon my francais). This short story collection exemplifies everything that makes his early work so engaging- the gripping suspense, the other-worldliness, the carefully-crafted characters, the blunt, Bob-Dylan-goes-electric style prose.
Just like the rock music he so often references, King is getting old. Themes of old age, death, memory, and regret touch every last story in the collection. Combined with the introduction he gives before every story, it makes the collection feel personal, which is particularly rewarding for longtime fans. Highlights in the collection for me were Afterlife, Herman Wouk Is Still Alive, Drunken Fireworks, and Ur (Dark Tower fans rejoice).
If you're a Constant Reader, it'll blow your socks off. If you're a new reader, this is as good a place to start as any- and welcome to the club.
Just like the rock music he so often references, King is getting old. Themes of old age, death, memory, and regret touch every last story in the collection. Combined with the introduction he gives before every story, it makes the collection feel personal, which is particularly rewarding for longtime fans. Highlights in the collection for me were Afterlife, Herman Wouk Is Still Alive, Drunken Fireworks, and Ur (Dark Tower fans rejoice).
If you're a Constant Reader, it'll blow your socks off. If you're a new reader, this is as good a place to start as any- and welcome to the club.