Gerald's Game

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Summary: You have to wait for it ...
Review: I have to admit that, at the beginning, this was not one of my favorite books. Although Jessie's voices and thier traits struck an all too farmiliar chord with me I still found her to be a bit too self-centered (I'm not sure that's the word I'm looking for but I'll go with it) to be a heroine I could feel for. The description of her molestation, the cross over with Dolores Claiborne, her skinning her own hand to get free was all well and good but I was not impressed by the book until we got to the "space cowboy." The introduction of this character added the real slice of terror and suspence that often gets either lost or over looked in King's books because of the requisite goriness. Reading, I recalled the sensation of looking into a dark corner and seeing the darkness flex and not being sure if I saw that or if my mind made it up. Regardless of what Jessie had to do to herself to get out of the handcuffs, the "space cowboy" was what made me want to keep the lights on. In my opinion it's what made the book worth while. Trudge through the first half of the book, making sure to pay attention to King's faithful execution of the tourtured human psyche, the way we talk to ourselves, and what will take us through survival, and make sure you get to the "space cowboy," it's worth it.

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Summary: This Book SUCKED!
Review: This book was definitly the most awful, dull book I've ever read. I got though the first few pages where she getts handcuffed to bed etc etc, and the dog comes in but then I had to put it down. I don't know how Stephen King manages to strangle all of the life out of a potentally good story, but he accomplishes that well with this book. Is it all words and no action with you Stephen? How could the author of It, and The Stand drop this low?

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Summary: A great exploration of human emotions and endurance
Review: Jessie is married to Gerald, an overbearing slob who enjoys handcuffing her to the bed during sex. This is his "game". They are vacationing at a remote cabin when he suddenly drops dead from a heart attack, leaving Jessie cuffed and naked to the headboard. Panic strikes first, and then fear. Who knows they went to the cabin? Will anyone look for them? The unlatched front screen door is banging in the wind, and she can hear a dog howling and the faint sound of a chainsaw. And night is near. She's feeling stupid and foolish, wondering why she ever went along with this charade. How can she possibly recover from the embarrassment and humiliation when she's finally discovered? And she is so very vulnerable right now, which makes her even more angry and scared. She wonders how she could be so stupid, but it's not the first time she's felt that self-hatred. And then there's Gerald, laying there on the floor like a piece of furless roadkill. How could he do this to her? These emotions are intertwined with hauntings of her childhood, and Jessie is forced to face them all head on to survive this ordeal. I loved this book because Jessie experiences true human fears. Everyone can relate to the "if only" syndrome: If only she had kept the key next to the bed... If only she had told people where they were going... If only he had latched the screen door... If only he took better care of himself, he wouldn't have had a heart attack... If only she had stood up to him and said no... If only she had stood up to her father years ago, and told him no... We feel for Jessie as she encounters thirst and hunger, the need to urinate, and the physical pain of her arms stretched out over her head, the metal cuffs cutting into her wrists. She struggles even more with her emotions: fear, humiliation, embarrassment, anger, frustration, and her pathetic history of being a victim. Her recently deceased husband quickly becomes the least of her worries. This is a great exploration of human emotions and endurance; a must-read.

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Summary: Good Book
Review: I've read this book twice. It is very entertaining, unlike other King books but good all the same. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Would have been better as a short story
Review: The premise behind the novel reminds me a bit of CUJO, since all of the events leading up to the dilemma are wound tightly and believably together, but, unfortunately, the final work isn't pulled off quite as well. Overall, the book seems too long and drawn out, but at the same time, if I wanted to play editor, I wouldn't know what to take out. In true King style, all of the information is necessary to the overall pull of the novel, but the feel is that it just goes on and on. I can't help but think that if the book had been drawn down to the bare bones (pun intended for those who've already read the book), it would have been as taut and dramatic as "Survivor Type".

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Summary: A book to regain my faith on King's talent
Review: I was a bit disappointed with the recent works prior to this one. After all, King has written so much over the past 23 years...how much more can he write, and still remain convincing?? Anyway, here is Gerald's Game. It is back to the old King, the one which always was a guarantee of a good read. It is the battle of Jessie Burlingame, left shackled to her bed as a result of a kinky sex game gone horribly wrong. Basically, depicting 48 hours with Jessie attempting her escape....it is King in the old style, therefore, fortunately, a solid, good read. Watch out for the gross part towards the end!

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Summary: Gerald's Game is a ferocious, thrill-seeking Fight!
Review: Gerald's Game is a real ride into horror that could so easily happen. The reader will anticipate and sweat the outcome. Stephen King creates an all new and all too realistic terror from a woman's point of veiw. There's no chance of giving up or letting go of Gerald's Game!

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Summary: What is wrong with you people?
Review: Stephen King does a beautiful job of operating in a closed setting. What don't you get? All you notice is the stuff that doesn't matter unless you're debating symbolism (and you're not)! So what if she's almost naked! You're obviously not getting this. If you haven't read this, I'm just spewing at some of the previous reviewers. You should really read this. (But if you're suspicious, check it out from the library first and then buy it.)

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Summary: Spooky
Review: From what I heard of this book (a friend read it) it is rather full in places but gets good towards the end when Jessie starts "hullucinating." I'm buying the book for myself so I can read it.

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Summary: Too many words, too many pages, too few results.
Review: You'd think that a women handcuffed to a bed with a dead husband on the floor and a famished stray dog at the door would lead to suspense and terror. Well, it didn't. Mr. King left us wandering somewhere amid all the words. I was very disappointed since the early promise was unfulfilled. This wasn't up to his usual standards and can easily be skipped in favor of almost any other offering from his usually more fruitful mind and pen.