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Summary: Boilerplate Stephen King, but still a great read
Review: People who have read more than say, two Stephen King novels become accustomed to the fact that they all are, in some ways, the same novel written over and over again, with changes only in locale, characters, and metaphysical cosmetics. Hey, he's not the only writer guilty of this infraction--look at Joyce Carol Oates and the person who wrote the Agatha Christie mysteries. One either accepts the "program" or moves on to another writer. I happen to enjoy King's work, and continue to marvel at just how good a writer he is. His characters are usually interesting, his descriptions of various environments and places ring true, and he seems to be able to spin endless variations on his "forces of evil" theme, which appears in some form or another in all of his books. I enjoyed the fact that this particular novel had a unique setting, central Nevada. How much "CentralNevadaLit" is there, anyway? The mining town images and lore added an attractive twist, and the evil force, *Tek*, was fascinating to consider. I guess what I didn't like was the "Godspeak" theme. Not that I'm anti-religious, but the utilization of God as one of the principal characters in the book seemed gimmicky somehow. A God that "intervenes" to create "miracles" and yet who is also in some puzzling ways "cruel" belongs on the Christian TV networks more than it does in horror-scifi novels. Just my two cents' worth. Still, all in all, I conclude that Mr. King has done it again--he thoroughly entertained me over a stretch of nearly 700 pages, and I was never bored with what he wrote. Good show!
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Summary: A Lovely, Disturbing, Amazing Book
Review: Alright, about two years ago I picked up both "The Regulators" and "Desperation" at a local book store because my friend suggested them to me. I decided to read "The Regulators" first for some unknown reason and was slighty confused by the plot but none-the-less enjoyed it, although not throughoutly. Then I started reading Desperation and made it through about 150 pages before I stopped reading it and started reading some book by Dean Koontz. Now, here I am two years later. About a month ago I picked up Desperation again and I fell in love with the sick, yet satisfying story-line and amazinly complex characters. I dont know why I never found Desperation so boring two years earlier(maybe it was because I was only 13 and didnt understand the concepts completly.) Anyway, I suggest this great book to anyone looking for a book that will churn your stomach, disturb your dreams, and then make you beg for more. Bravo King.
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Summary: Where's the suspense if the good guys can't lose?
Review: This was a fairly good book, but that's all: *fairly.* After taking an interminably long time to assemble the main characters, the book had a lot of potential and seemed like it would become a real page-turner. But at a certain point, however, when one protagonist grabs a cell phone and a miracle occurrs, the book loses all credibility. The reader knows from that point on that God Himself is one of the protagonists, one of the good guys--and that being the case, how can the good guys possibly lose? And if you know the good guys can't lose and that God will invariably bail them out of every situation, pulling outright miracles if necessary, where's the suspense? Also, a book's strength or weakness is, in part, its believability. In this case, how believable is it for God to directly intervene in the situation every hour or so? Plus, what one person discovered at the second to the last page--Come on, for crying out loud! Lastly, although the descriptions of the town and its environs are first-rate, the constant, incessant flashbacks often ruin the mood. So, overall, this book was good, but not great.
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Summary: King still sits atop his literary thrown
Review: Plan and simple, I loved this book. King truly is the King. His use of language is so intricate and beautifully woven that one so easily becomes entranced in the story. Through his gift of the written word, King is able to "suck" us into the world of Collie Entragian and his victims desperate struggle to survive. A most have for any true King fan.
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Summary: Absolutely fantastic !
Review: I've read almost every single book of Stephen King and I can frankly say that Desperation was the best of all. A town can't be described more fantastic than Desperation. And it was pretty gory as well. If you like blood then Desperation will be the only place you would like to be in.
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Summary: Has he lost his touch...?
Review: OK, let me put this straight, I didn't think this was a bad story. But I didn't find it as astonishing as I usually do when it comes to King's books. To be honest, I haven't really liked any of his novels since Needful Things. But still I read every single one, as soon as they come out, trying to find that old KING-feeling, but... Read Dean Koontz instead, at least he's still got the touch...
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Summary: WOW!
Review: Having been a King fan for 20 years, I feel this is one of his best. Edge of your seat, hair raising, unable to put down! Very well written and a definite bone-chiller. Outstanding!
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Summary: It doesn't get any better than this
Review: I read this book last June, and I am still afraid to be home alone. No one has ever spooked me the way Collie Entragian did! What an awsome job Mr. King has once again done in literally scaring the living daylights out of me. Because of this book my husband can no longer leave the house at night without me. Please read this book.
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Summary: Simply brilliant.
Review: This was one of the greatest books I have ever read by Stephen King. The atmosphere was described wonderfully, and at times it really sends a chill up your spine. This was one of the greatest books I have ever read, and would certaintly recomend it to anyone who's into horror.
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Summary: Classic Stephen King, Cool Story
Review: If you like anything by Stephen King you will take to this book wholeheartedly. This was pretty full of gore and far better than it's companion piece "The Regulators". The tie in to these books was interesting but Desperation is much more action driven. Which makes it a faster paced read. There are some disturbing elements (Stephen King folks, come on) that might get to some readers. Particularly one involving a small girl. But there is purpose to the torment in this book. Be scared. In the desert, on the open road, in your house...
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