this book is completely different from stephen’s usual works and styles, same type of writing, more visually detailed, but it’s just a bit rushed, andthis book is completely different from stephen’s usual works and styles, same type of writing, more visually detailed, but it’s just a bit rushed, and it’s not so intriguing like every single of his works. maybe one of his weakest books, and yet better than the almost flaw from other authors. the whole plot is somehow captivating, there’s good developments and a few interesting characters, but there’s still something missing....more
the only hope for this is just if the adaptation gets better, because otherwise this is book is really doomed the introduction saves it, ther2,5 stars
the only hope for this is just if the adaptation gets better, because otherwise this is book is really doomed the introduction saves it, there’s quality and good construction, which happens to go downhill so quickly....more
I think this ended up being a whole draft to Stephen’s career in matters of telling short stories, not his best, and not his worst either. Which is ceI think this ended up being a whole draft to Stephen’s career in matters of telling short stories, not his best, and not his worst either. Which is certainly something to be qualified as weak and slightly average. I really love Stephen King, he’s my favorite author, I’ve read plenty of his books, but this isn’t as promising as you think it is, trust me. ...more
this is the type of book that made me read just because of the vibes and the cover, which is such a big mistake the entire book is poorly developed andthis is the type of book that made me read just because of the vibes and the cover, which is such a big mistake the entire book is poorly developed and with slow writing, feels like you’re reading 800 pages, but no. it’s just too slow with no hint of development or construction there’s absolutely no way you can feel attached with the story or characters, the development and construction was too poorly done to allow that ability to happen. and i must warn this may be the book that will give you a reading slump. because i know i felt that getting near to me, with another reading slump, but i managed to not let that happen. the whole pacing is so slow that the mystery felt non existent, that’s how badly it was....more
this was beyond greatness and perfection. i was deeply hooked, incredibly invested with the plot, the mystery and the characters. i couldn’t guess thethis was beyond greatness and perfection. i was deeply hooked, incredibly invested with the plot, the mystery and the characters. i couldn’t guess the actual murderer, and that was for the best, it was something to blow your mind off, unexpected and very well constructed. it was very intriguing to see how they turned to be the main suspects just because they were part of the minority, it was painful and unfair, but sadly some of the justice judge first with the racist assumptions. i was so engaged with the plot, the last 120 pages were insane, and i was so anxious due so much excitement just to find out the real truth, and that conclusion was so incredible, very well written, full of details... i was fascinated. it’s definitely worth of reading, and what are you doing if you haven’t started reading this perfect mystery having dark academia? GO READ NOW!! just trust me, you’ll love as much as i did....more
i had low expectations for this book, and it’s not that bad, it’s actually very interesting but slightly addicting the plot doesn’t get dragged, it’s i had low expectations for this book, and it’s not that bad, it’s actually very interesting but slightly addicting the plot doesn’t get dragged, it’s short because there’s no need extend that plot, and that’s why it was more easily developed the only problem is how the smut scenes were written, because it was very cringe to read that. i honestly despise memory loss trope, but not this one. you can see it was required, it had to exist....more
i had high expectations for this one because despite the fact that this is the spin off of born in blood, i actually thought it would be something thai had high expectations for this one because despite the fact that this is the spin off of born in blood, i actually thought it would be something that could be at least considered as guilty pleasure, but it’s just awful!! fabiano and leona have no actual buzz, real love even if it’s dysfunctional in their own way, but it’s so bland, so simple. the introduction was so exhaustive to read, i know it was traumatic for him, but his trauma was tiring to read, i couldn’t care less. i’m unsure if i’ll the next books, please tell me your options...more
**spoiler alert** i’ve waited so long for this, the moment stephen king announced we would have holly gibney back because he just couldn’t say goodbye**spoiler alert** i’ve waited so long for this, the moment stephen king announced we would have holly gibney back because he just couldn’t say goodbye to her yet, and decided to create her own story... I WAS FREAKING OUT!! the ones who follow me on twitter witnessed that moment. at first i turned to be a little skeptical that it could be just okay, but thankfully i changed my mind, all due the brilliant chapters that were waiting for me. it was kinda surprising to see the whole story being set during the pandemic, which is obvious why political subjects had to be introduced. and i feel sorry for the others who couldn’t understand the importance of talking about that. i had no idea i would be so nervous, tense and extremely worried. i really feared for her life while she was fighting and trying to survive the assassins, which turned to be even worse because they were cannibals. i expected any kind of bizarre subplot involving that crime, except that. but i must say, the last 60 chapters were the huge highlight of this book, i was tense, massaging my face due the panic, the fear... it was like it was real to me. truly incredible. i hope stephen king decides to adapt this story, i need to see justine lupe returning her role and living this tense story. i read the book just imagining the adaptation in my head, the scenarios, literally everything. PLEASE LISTEN MY WISH MR KING. i beg you. it was very interesting to see her point of view, the narratives inside her thoughts, the countless thoughts of the talkative investigator, holly gibney. this was incredible, it was worth of the wait, truly amazing, unique. it was so good and fun to read the return of one of my favorite literary characters. she’s so unique, smart, strong, one of a kind, her personality is perfect, the charisma that enchants every reader, including the author itself, there’s no way to not love holly. and i hope her story gets continued, i still need more of her adventures, and a little more to be even more deeply attached to her....more
A little less developed than the others, but still good. I actually enjoyed, but the whole mystery lasted less than the expected. I was expe3,5 stars
A little less developed than the others, but still good. I actually enjoyed, but the whole mystery lasted less than the expected. I was expecting a little more comparing with the ones I read....more
**spoiler alert** i’m impressed i managed to read this book so fast, almost 900 pages in 3 days!! holy shit! i’m speechless. do you know that feeling **spoiler alert** i’m impressed i managed to read this book so fast, almost 900 pages in 3 days!! holy shit! i’m speechless. do you know that feeling when a book you expected to be just great, is actually more than perfect? this is exactly what i’m feeling now. sorry if it bleeds, you are no longer my ultimate favorite king book. you have the second place now. this book is living in my head rent free. had everything i like, politics, science fiction, romance, crime and obviously... history. stephen king wrote this book knowing i would love it so much. (i want to believe that) jake the man that you are... WHAT A MAN!!! oh my god i want him!!! now i need to watch the miniseries and freak out with my fresh emotions, i’ll probably watch tomorrow. stephen king, you did it again. THE GENIUS MANAGED TO HIT PERFECTION, ONCE AGAIN. sadie & jake are my new passion, i’m deeply in love with them, and i mean that by the same amount jake is deeply in love with her. they went through so much in almost 500 pages, oh my god!! i suffered with them, and them i was obsessing over them because the really stole my heart. like... he went to the past to make jfk survive, and then he met the love of his life, but it happens that either she dies by helping him on his mission, or she can survive by being single for decades!! and then he started being away from her, with sadie not knowing his existence, because he saved her because he changed the past for her; to live again and be free. those type of love that the man has to let go of his soulmate to let her be happy, but without him, and he does that because his love is so endlessly that he would rather her happiness costing his unhappiness and heartbreak... that type of love always get me. changing the past, which automatically changes the whole future, is extremely risky. but jake does that, not because he doesn’t care, but because he has the chance of avoiding jfk assassination, but despite being tragic, it’s a major event, that changed history, even the tiniest irrelevant moments, if changed they automatically change the whole future. but he saved jfk and made the world a mess!! the world needs the balance, there will always be good and bad things happening, unfortunately those things can’t be changed, but we have to make sure isn’t repeated, and we evolve. history is created, with the information, mistakes can be prevented, and without even noticing, you’re already building your future.
HOLY SHIT!!!! what was that? no, you guys don’t understand the masterpiece this book is. it’s the best of the trilogy, and i’ll stand by that. no one HOLY SHIT!!!! what was that? no, you guys don’t understand the masterpiece this book is. it’s the best of the trilogy, and i’ll stand by that. no one can ever argue with that. averygrayson my babies!!!! i love them so much the mystery, the drama and the plots were so much better, you can notice the evolution and the good quality. honestly, i regret of reading this book in less than 30 hours. BUT I COULDN’T STOP READING!! I WAS THINKING ABOUT THIS MASTERPIECE 24/7. ...more
if i tell you guys i had no curiosity to figure out this whole mystery, it wasn’t what i expected, at least i could feel surprised, but c’mon!!! it’s if i tell you guys i had no curiosity to figure out this whole mystery, it wasn’t what i expected, at least i could feel surprised, but c’mon!!! it’s just too calm and okay to this type of genre. the biggest quality about this book is the mention to nick miller. ...more
I have a lot of mixed feelings with this book, I liked it, but this whole journey definitely made me feel a lot of things, good and bad. I’ve3,5 stars
I have a lot of mixed feelings with this book, I liked it, but this whole journey definitely made me feel a lot of things, good and bad. I’ve watched the show of course, the second season is the best, but this book is focused about moments before and after I stopped watching the show for one year, and then I decided to give another chance, because why not? The show has so much ups and downs, but the writing is good, better than the actual book, and then has this huge thing I’ve noticed, the series plot doesn’t really get my attention like this book did, because I was hooked from the first until the penultimate chapter, after all that ending sucks. It’s really bizarre, original works are mostly of times better than the adaptations, yes I’m aware of some of exceptions. And this one had some really weird thing, half of the book is better than the show, which I’m referring to the storylines and how they’re being so detailed and developed, and meanwhile the other half, which the show has the positive side, the better part, Well... yes, I’m talking about the writing, the show has flaws but the writing isn’t bad, and half of the time the writing of this book can be quite embarrassing. Can we talk how many mentions to the amazing and incredible Stephen King received during this book? Because I’ve loved and I’m here for it. I would definitely give 4 stars if the writing wasn’t like that, but I don’t give that much attention as I should because happened during a few chapters, and I can partly ignore that happened, at least for some minutes. The whole plot is insane and Joe is even crazier here, which definitely made everything so much interesting, and intriguing. The whole plot is so good, I just couldn’t stop reading it, so addictive....more
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