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Lisey's Story
by Stephen King
Of all the novels Stephen King has written, this is evidently his favorite. It’s deeply personal; the kernel for this story began when he came home from the hospital after a bad bout of pneumonia and found his wife had started cleaning out his studio in order to have it painted. He started thinking about what life would be like after his death and Lisey’s Story was born.
This book focuses on Lisey Landon, widow to famous author Scott Landon. Lisey is deeply grieving her long-time husband. While cleaning out his writing alcove above their barn, a series of events are set into motion that force Lisey to confront difficult memories from her marriage, as well as horrific things Scott has shared about his childhood.
This has a slow start and is more of a quiet, calm read than some of King’s other novels. It bounces from present to past—from events happening now, to during their marriage, as well as a retelling of Scott’s tumultuous and often terrifying upbringing with his father and older brother.
The scenes with Scott, his brother, and father, as well as Lisey and her sisters are deeply relatable: heartbreaking, uplifting, hopeful, and infuriating. Despite the fantasy elements, this is a moving, emotional, and very human story. This one will stick with me for a while and will definitely go on my “to be re-read” list.
This book focuses on Lisey Landon, widow to famous author Scott Landon. Lisey is deeply grieving her long-time husband. While cleaning out his writing alcove above their barn, a series of events are set into motion that force Lisey to confront difficult memories from her marriage, as well as horrific things Scott has shared about his childhood.
This has a slow start and is more of a quiet, calm read than some of King’s other novels. It bounces from present to past—from events happening now, to during their marriage, as well as a retelling of Scott’s tumultuous and often terrifying upbringing with his father and older brother.
The scenes with Scott, his brother, and father, as well as Lisey and her sisters are deeply relatable: heartbreaking, uplifting, hopeful, and infuriating. Despite the fantasy elements, this is a moving, emotional, and very human story. This one will stick with me for a while and will definitely go on my “to be re-read” list.