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sighclopss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Definitely a slow paced book, you spend at least half the book unsure if the things occuring around the main character (Mike) are truely paranormal phenomenon or just manifestion/metaphores of his grief. Although described as a ghost story, I found the reality far more compelling. Mike dealing with comp icated grief after his wife's death, Mikes involvement in a custody battle, Mike learning about the town's history, and subsequentlly his own ancestry.
I liked that it was written like a mystery, lots of foreshadowing and scattered hints that you tucked away to piece together in the end.
This is the second Stephen King book I've read, and can definitely see a pattern of themes emerging. Very influenced by the cultural climate of the era it was written in. The intense racism can be jarring, especially paired with the sexual violence.
I really enjoyed Mike as a character, I wish the ending had of been a happier though, they all deserved it.
I liked that it was written like a mystery, lots of foreshadowing and scattered hints that you tucked away to piece together in the end.
This is the second Stephen King book I've read, and can definitely see a pattern of themes emerging. Very influenced by the cultural climate of the era it was written in. The intense racism can be jarring, especially paired with the sexual violence.
I really enjoyed Mike as a character, I wish the ending had of been a happier though, they all deserved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Body horror, Sexual assault, Gore, Rape, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
woodselisa76's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first book I've read where I wanted to throw it across the room more than once. The first book where I wanted to stop and keep reading toward the end at the same time. I loved Mike, Mattie, Kyra and Jo's characters. The Epilogue tied the end up and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Death, Abortion, Sexual content, Suicide, Cursing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual assault, Slavery, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Body horror, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Pregnancy, and Racism
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