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Summary: From a confirmed biblioholic and Kingophiliac
Review: Once again, Stephen King grabbed me by the throat and held on tight until I finished the last page. "Hearts in Atlantis" proves (After 25 years, how much proof do we need?) that King is not only a master storyteller who writes from the gut, but an artist who paints his characters in such a way as to make me care what happens to them at every turn of the page. From the moment I met Bobby Garfield in the opening "Low Men in Yellow Coats," I was committed to knowing him and those in his life as well as King would let me. King's unselfconscious use of language to create each scene with mere words allows us to forget we are reading words. As someone who is King's age, I lived through the Vietnam era and marvelled as he brought me back there so swiftly and effortlessly. But I struggle to express my appreciation of this new King story. He did it best in the voice of Ted ("Low Men..."): "There are...books full of great writing that don't have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story, Bobby. Don't be like the book-snobs who won't do that. Read sometimes for the words--the language. Don't be like the play-it-safers that won't do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book." Like so many other King titles, this is a good story and good words and I will treasure this book.
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Summary: not as horrifying as some, but to good to put down till done
Review: From chapter one to the e nd you are caught up in the characters and the story. Only Mr King could interweave so many characters, and storylines so well and leave you wanting more. Here's hoping he is well enough to write more soon. I think I saw a hint of what may be coming next look for it.
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Summary: Good writing, deeper stories
Review: Better than his last work. These stories evoke emotion and interest in the reader, something King's earlier works did. While buying this book I got sidetracked on titles and bought another book ATLANTIS, by Greg Donegan. Loved it and highly recommend it.
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Summary: Good, but nowhere near his best. And, depressing as hell.
Review: I hate to say this, but I was quite disappointed with this novel, because it's not up to par--and I say this, having read *all* of King's other books. The first two stories were pretty good--I especially liked the Dark Tower tie-ins. Unfortunately, the book has a domewhat fragmented feel...after "Low Men in Yellow Coats", and "HEarts in Atlantis", I was just reading ti to be done. Also, it has an un-fullfilling ending. I think that this is a far cry from the masterpice that was "Bag of Bones." Mr. King, do us all a favor--please, drop the dentimental reflective suttf that you jammed into this book, and give us something real: The Dark Tower V; a new, good horror novel.. or anything, t make up for this, and "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon."
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Summary: Steve in fine literary form
Review: King writes great Americana, and this take on the sixties, and the lost innocence of a nation, is touching and wistful.I have come to worry that supernatural horror will come in at the end and muck up a perfectly reasonable book, but here any supernatural events are the magic of childhood, not the monster out of the closet.
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Summary: King is a true literary genius...the best of our generation.
Review: I always anxiously await the arival of any new Steven King novel. Though some of them are true dogs (Gerald's Game, The Tommyknockers)the vast majority of his work is downright awe-inspiring. I've never read anyone else's work that describes things is such fine detail, and in such a meaningful way. This book is a great read, and well worth the cost. I won't spoil it for you, but King describes his work aptly enough through one of his characters: "when you find a book that's both a good story and has good language, treasure that book." Truer words were never spoken (er, written) and certainly apply to Hearts in Atlantis.
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Summary: Diverse and different and ultimately entertaining
Review: This is a great book - there are enough creepy bits for those of us who like Mr King being spooky, and there is also great straight story telling for those of us who like Mr King's short stories ("Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" springs to mind). The stories all have common ties, and the ending is marvellous, even poignant. A thoroughly entertaining read, and a valued addition to my library.
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Summary: The plot seemed interesting enough to continue.
Review: Bobby's mother seems to be sleeping with her late husband's and now her boss, but poor Bobby is only eleven and still isn't open to seeing what is happening. The new tenant, Ted, is awkwardly suspicious. I personally wouldn't trust him either, but this was the sixties and times were different back in the day.
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Summary: Awe-Inspiring . . .
Review: I got a copy from a friend who is in the publishing business and was able to read it . . . and love it. It's the rarest form of literature that comes along ever so often . . . think "Lonesome Dove" ok? This is Stephen King's "Lonesome Dove" You will not regret.
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Summary: King's novel
Review: I have read every one of King's books and can say with confidence that this is DEFINITELY one of them. I had to read the author's name several times before believing it myself.....real intense
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