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Summary: In a word dissapointed
Review: Please belive me I love Stephen King and have read all his books (does every review start off like this?) But this one left me wanting a lot more. I think he could have done a lot more character development. Not only with Trisha but Pete and her parents needed more content. I guess I am spoiled. But I really think Mr King is resting on his laurels on this one (reminds me of Cujo).
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Summary: What happened to the King of Horror??
Review: Being a TRUE fan of Stephen King I was disappointed by this book. His readers depend upon his writting style! This book seem hastily written and thought over. What was this bear thing in the woods and Why was it following Trisha? Nobody knows and will never know. I thought after his last "bad" novel, "Bag of Bones" He'd return to his good writing, his style, the horror he's known for. Let's get back to his true form and stop wasting our time with this dribble.
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Summary: If Stephen King tried to write children's novels
Review: This book is what would happen. Having been throughly dissappointed by many of King's more recent outings, I was hesitant to try this slim volume. Fortunately, I forged ahead and picked it up. King is at his best when he tackles archetypal horrors, and this work contains just such a element. The protagonist, Trish, is a typical King child: tough, optimistic, determined, intelligent, and besought with trials that most adults would be unable to face. One of his best in YEARS!
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Summary: well, its ok but not for stephen
Review: I have read most of stephen kings works and he is by far my favorite author, but this was a very bizzare book for him. don't get me wrong, it was interesting to read and it did keep me interesting but it seemed more like his first book than his 30 -ish. If it were someone else who wrote it i would give it four stars, but i have come to expect more out of stephen king.
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Summary: Another "Page Turner" from Mr. King!
Review: What a great book! Not a horror story by any means, but a great suspensful novel. It had me at the edge of my seat right from the start. One bad thing though, it is too short. But aren't all of Stephen King's books too short?
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Summary: Delighted with all of King's work
Review: I am a big King fan. I really enjoyed this book. I have read most of King's books and feel that this story to be so realistic. I grew up in the country as a kid and spent alot of time in the woods. I always wondered what I would do if I ever got lost and now I know what it would be like. I felt everyting that Trisha felt. I enjoyed this novella very much. I am trying to encourage my 12 year daughter to read it. I think it would be a excellent book for young adults to read. I am also a Baseball fan so I can relate to that part of the book also. Very delighted with all of King's novels. He is truly an artist.
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Summary: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STEPHEN KING FAN TO LOVE THIS BOOK!!
Review: I love this book and am an avid fan of S. King. On the other hand, my Mom doesn't appreciate his work. I gave her this book to try and she gave it back to me the next day. She had already finished it and totally loved it. So even if your not a King fan, give it a try. I think you'll love it!
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Summary: Not the best, but not the worst
Review: Mr. King has given us an interesting new character who isn't so besieged as yet with adult horrors as to be beyond her years, but is just beginning to be adult enough to understand that the world is not as rosy as "grown-ups" would have us believe. Fascinating character study, and again (as in Gerald's Game) the themes of isolation and what the mind will do when left to its own devices. The "villain" in this story is not as horrific as usual, which was a welcome departure from previous works which have had a little too much "fantasy" in them. Almost believable, which I have to say is a fabulous quality in a Stephen King novella.
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Summary: I thought this book was excellent and very insightful.
Review: Steven King is the best. His spiritual insightfullness is astounding. He is so in tune with the spiritual world as was his book "Desperation." I felt I was right there with Trisha in the woods. He makes it so real and the content wasn't violent or vulgar, but just as powerful in a different way without it.
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Summary: Another Excellent Work by the Grand Master of Terror!
Review: The first thing that struck me about this book was its length--I can't remember the last time King published a novel this short. But what it lacks in length it amply compensates for in characterization and suspense, proving that a writer doesn't have to write a gazillon pages in order to captivate you! I enjoyed the way that the story revolved around a child--King has always excelled at depicting children who are facing great adversity. Another horror writer I've discovered who's good at this is Brandon Massey, who wrote a book titled Thunderland. I encourage King fans to check it out. Thanks, Mr. King, for another winner!
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