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A review by colin_s
Blaze by Stephen King, Richard Bachman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Quote:
“Memories are contrary things; if you quit chasing them and turn your back, they often return on their own.”
Setting:
Blaze takes place in Maine (of course). We visit a few places in Maine but for the majority of the novel the story could take place in just about any part of the US.
Plot:
We follow the main character Clayton Blaisedell Jr. (Blaze), a man with a troubled past who finds himself on his own after his partner George is killed. He attempts to pull of George's final crime to disastrous effect.
Writing:
This book is written like a fairly early Stephen King book, it's not bad but it doesn't have the depth I've come to enjoy in his work.
Characters:
Blaze is a bit of a one note character, while his flash backs give him some depth when it is the present he always acts in about the same way.
Pros:
Very quick read
Tension filled
Cons:
Inspirations are heavy handed
Very quick ending
Recommendation:
If you plan to read all of Stephen Kings works you'll have to read this book and it's not horrible. However if you are only looking for great books then you can skip this one. It's not his best work by a long mile.
“Memories are contrary things; if you quit chasing them and turn your back, they often return on their own.”
Setting:
Blaze takes place in Maine (of course). We visit a few places in Maine but for the majority of the novel the story could take place in just about any part of the US.
Plot:
We follow the main character Clayton Blaisedell Jr. (Blaze), a man with a troubled past who finds himself on his own after his partner George is killed. He attempts to pull of George's final crime to disastrous effect.
Writing:
This book is written like a fairly early Stephen King book, it's not bad but it doesn't have the depth I've come to enjoy in his work.
Characters:
Blaze is a bit of a one note character, while his flash backs give him some depth when it is the present he always acts in about the same way.
Pros:
Very quick read
Tension filled
Cons:
Inspirations are heavy handed
Very quick ending
Recommendation:
If you plan to read all of Stephen Kings works you'll have to read this book and it's not horrible. However if you are only looking for great books then you can skip this one. It's not his best work by a long mile.