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Summary: Excellent Idea Lacks Execution
Review: This seems to be an appropriate summation for many King books. Here we find a story idea so haunting and compelling that it should have been a masterpiece. I also loved the clever title (yes, it was the people of Castle Rock who were the real "needful things"). Unfortunately the characters in this book (except for a few of the "regulars") are bland and two-dimensional. A lot of the people were introduced for the sake of being killed in the demonic web, so I suppose the author thought it would be a waste of time to really flesh them out. Another problem was the rambling and unfocused plot. Surely King could have presented this great story idea in a more concise fashion and it would have left a big impact. Instead he drives it into the ground, ultimately draining it of its disturbing originality. Finally, the ending was trite and uninspired and bore absolutely no relation with the rest of the book. I got the definite sense that the author had no idea how he wanted to end it. He just kept writing and writing, going where ever his fancy took him, and finally, after about 400 pages too many, made up an ending and tacked it on. It's a dissappointing place to have left such a creative story. Having said all that, this is still a good book. The majority of it is still riveting. A real page-turner and, on the whole, one of his most enjoyable stories. Now if only Mr. King would learn to exercise a little restraint....
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Summary: Needful Things : The best Stephen King book I have read yet
Review: I think this is the best Stephen King book I have ever read. This book is the one that got me started on Stephen King. After I read this book I went to the store and bought some other books of his. My opinion, none were as good as Needful Things. One good book of his is "The Bachman Books". So far this is the only book that came close to Needful Things. I have found that when you move from carachater to carachater like in Needful Things the story dosen't get boring. But if you stay on one subject for long amounts of time it gets boring. Right now I have around 10 paperback books and one hard cover. Personally I think hard covers are better and more fun to collect. Any way I give this book a 10 out of 10. Great job Stephen King keep the good work up. Austin Shafer 15\M
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Summary: This was his best book by far!
Review: King did a perfect job of wrapping up Castle Rock's long and unusual history. It was incredible how everyone turned on each other, but not in a direct way. I couldn't put this book down. It was incredible! Two thumbs up!
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Summary: King's near masterpiece
Review: This is King writing near top form,as Fangoria's W.C. Stroby put it. It is an intelligently written big book, throwing dozens of tiny sub-plots here and there and tying them all up neatly. I was a bit fearful that the conclusion wouldn't amount to so much..and I was right. That was what made the book, an otherwise great read, into one of the most unfortunate let-downs of King's.
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Summary: Way to go Mr. King; this one is well worth the effort.
Review: A very enjoyable read with good character development (and there are lots of them!), plot flow and suspense. You'll be eager to turn the pages as each strand of a rather complex web is spun and set in place. Then watch the whole thing become unraveled as the dominoes fall and trace out an intricate design. Take the time to read this one. If you like a tale that twangs your chill generator, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Best Ever!!!!!!
Review: This was, by far the best by King. I read it in two days, I just couldn't put it down.
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Summary: This Book Rocks
Review: I don't really want to give to much away about the book. If you have ever read anything by Stephen King, and liked it, or just like an involved story this is the book for you. The way King works every last character into the story is amazing. And there is still room for his expertise in describing things to real life. If I was writing a book like this it would probably be boring, but Stephen King has a way of putting life into his books. From the beginning when Brian is riding his bike to the end where Alan, Norris and Polly are watching the car leave there is a certain sent of emotion and life. In all of his books he puts emotion and thought but this is as if you are really there in the big fight at the end or in the pricipal office seeing his secret. No matter what you will love this book. Drew Privett
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Summary: READITREADITREADIT
Review: This book (or masterpiece) shows that Stephen King is a sheer genius. For a man to tie in that many story lines and create a damned good ending were it all ties in together is pretty hard. This is the best book ive ever read (theyre all good) but its ashame i cant say that about the movie.
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Summary: one of the best...
Review: Needful Things is one of the best Stephen King books ever. Watch him turn all the people in the small town of Castle Rock against each other, watch them kill. Btw - the guy who wrote this review
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Stephen King has no idea on how to write books. 2 thumbs down. This book had no firm basis or anything to keep it called a book. It didn't have a 1) begginnig 2) middle or 3)end! For shame....."
obviously has no idea about what a book is. My guess is that he can't read, or tried reading it upside down. Anyway, shoot him, for he has no right to live, or at least to read books... Thank you Stephen!
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Summary: Stephen King's Best........
Review: I've been reading S.K. for years and this is by far my favorite book. How many authors out there can weave so many interlocking scenarios in such a captivating, ingenious way?????? For those scared off by its size, think again, it is well worth the effort. Good job, S.K., please keep them coming, From fellow OX, JAB
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