Eric Stone
I really enjoyed this one - it’s just a great story. While the concept is fun, King doesn’t take it where most would expect. He delivers fantastic body horror, great environmental tension, and a truly satisfying resolution.
This isn't a title you hear about as often as his more famous books, but it was a required stop on my journey to full-fledged "Constant Reader" status. I’d been looking forward to it for a while, and it delivered.
The idea behind the book is especially interesting when you consider the history of Richard Bachman. I love how pseudo-autobiographical so many of King’s books are, and this one is no exception. The mentions of the main character’s new-found sobriety, the young children, and the quest to be the "light" while a darkness hides just under the surface - it’s all here, and it’s all incredibly satisfying.
The subtext here is my favorite aspect. Will King lose his voice or his talent if he kills his darker half? If he can't partake in mind-altering substances? As is usually the case for the most talented amongst us - the answer there is thankfully, no.
I really enjoyed this one - it’s just a great story. While the concept is fun, King doesn’t take it where most would expect. He delivers fantastic body horror, great environmental tension, and a truly satisfying resolution.
This isn't a title you hear about as often as his more famous books, but it was a required stop on my journey to full-fledged "Constant Reader" status. I’d been looking forward to it for a while, and it delivered.
The idea behind the book is especially interesting when you consider the history of Richard Bachman. I love how pseudo-autobiographical so many of King’s books are, and this one is no exception. The mentions of the main character’s new-found sobriety, the young children, and the quest to be the "light" while a darkness hides just under the surface - it’s all here, and it’s all incredibly satisfying.
The subtext here is my favorite aspect. Will King lose his voice or his talent if he kills his darker half? If he can't partake in mind-altering substances? As is usually the case for the most talented amongst us - the answer there is thankfully, no.