The below reviews are intended to be short, and easily read within 1 minute. All reviews are my own personal opinions, and I would love everyone to share their opinions as well. I read a lot of Fantasy Books (with the occasional historical fiction and thrilled thrown in), therefore my reviews are generally based on 3 things:

World Building - Is the world of the book worth spending time in?
Characters - Am I able to connect with the characters, or find them interesting?
Plot - Is the plot engaging and does it leave me wanting more?

Kris 4/23/21 Kris 4/23/21

Cycle of the Werewolf

Cycle of the Werewolf is a short, illustrated book written by Stephen King, and illustrated by Berni Wrightson. Each short chapter of this tale represents one month of the year, starting in January and ending in December.

Kris 4/14/21 Kris 4/14/21

Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary is a classic King tale filled with horror… the horrors that can happen to regular people, and the horrors hidden deep within an old Indian burial ground.

Kris 3/29/21 Kris 3/29/21

Christine

King does such a great job with tension in this story. From the very first page we know where things are going, and it just builds and builds.

Kris 2/8/21 Kris 2/8/21

The Gunslinger

This book is mostly setup for the rest of the Dark Tower series, and compared to the other books… it’s quite small. There is not a lot that actually happens, and instead we get flashbacks and other visions during the Gunslinger’s journey.

Kris 12/16/20 Kris 12/16/20

Different Seasons

Different Seasons is a collection of novellas by Stephen King. Many of these stories have famously been turned into movies - The Shawshank Redemption, Stand by Me, and Apt Pupil. None of these stories is a typical horror story, meaning there are no vampires, otherworldly creatures or anything supernatural.

Kris 10/7/20 Kris 10/7/20

The Running Man

The Running Man is the 4th book that Stephen King published under the name “Richard Bachman”. Set in an apocalyptic future (only 5 years from now) where the wealthy watch the poor fight for their lives on television for entertainment.

Kris 9/30/20 Kris 9/30/20

The Stand

Considering what the world is going through in 2020, this is actually the perfect time to read this book, and truly be thankful that things have not gotten as bad as they get in this book. There is a reason why this book is hailed as one of King’s best works, it is a classic and a masterpiece.

Kris 9/3/20 Kris 9/3/20

Cujo

Cujo, by Stephen King, is the story of a dog that goes beyond rabid, and goes on a killing spree. The story takes place in a small town in Maine, in which King does an excellent job bringing to life the “small town” feel. All of the characters in the town, particularly the main families involved, are all wonderfully realized and complex.

Kris 9/2/20 Kris 9/2/20

Roadwork

Roadwork is a short story that tells the tale of a man who is loosing his house due to a new highway being built through his neighborhood. As far as the Bachman Books go, this one is not one of my favorites.

Kris 9/1/20 Kris 9/1/20

Carrie

Carrie is a cautionary tale, especially for those for are mean (“bully”) to others. You never know when one cruel word could push someone over the edge. When Carrie is pushed over the edge, her retribution is swift and horrifying. One has to wonder, would a kind word from a friend have helped to prevent the tragedy that happens at the end of the book?

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