Bryan Fagan

I am a writer. This is my study guide. I read this book two or three times a year as a reminder on how to create people a reader would care about. To me, this is the greatest character driven novel I have ever read.

How can anyone not love Holly. She’s such dear. This is a fun, fast paced story. Vintage King.

I bought this out of curiosity. This is not my type of read. I gave it three stars for the quality of the writing.

For a while it felt like King was losing his touch. Something was missing. This one felt like the old King. I could see him writing this in 1986 when he was in his prime.

I thought the movie was better but this came in a close second.

This is the one that got me started. I was recovering from a broken leg and had not read a book in years. I was hooked with every story but most of all, I caught the reading bug.

One of the earliest King books I read. His ability to create believable characters will always impress me, no matter how zany they are.

Scary as hell and that’s all I’m saying about it.

An interesting book. For some reason, it can feel relatable. A lost and lonely person needing a break in life. Sadly, the break came in a haunted car.

Many people slammed this book because it didn’t feel complete. But to me that was the point. He wanted the reader to think and sometimes a little thinking is good for us.

I didn’t think King would be able to pull off a fantasy but he did. A great plot, loved the side characters and of course, King’s special way of storytelling.

Nope. A big nope. Watch the miniseries. Forget the book.

Lived up to its name. Outstanding all around. I liked it better than the movie.

To my dying day I will continue to try and enjoy a Peter Straub book. I’m trying, Pete. I really am. This was average in plot and writing.