Fairytale by Stephen King
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Aș per true King fashion, his creation of world and characters is vivid and enticing. Disappointingly, he writes to an obvious Young Adult trope and story structure, leading to an unsatisfactory story and ending. I ask, where’s the heart? What’s the point? Not a great use of my time. Unexpected.
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Maybe I'll keep reading through the old stuff then :) Thanks for the warning
What a shame. I was keen to read this. I personally am rarely invested in his newer works, sometimes I might be, but I prefer working through his back catalogue. Thank for a very useful mini critique. 😊
Good to know. One I don't need to read.
I've never read this but I guess huge authors do disappoint sometimes. Excellent review!
I wasn’t happy with the ending and quite a few things but I did enjoy the book
Ah, we share some disappointment! That seems particularly disappointing for a writer who is generally, I imagine, kind of reliable.
I think that last words says a lot!
Great review. I enjoyed the book, for the most part. I thought the storyline was decent, but there were several parts I sort of skimmed through since they were boring. Overall though, I agree, the characters and world that he created were vivid and imaginative, but the book itself felt lacking in depth.
Wow that's so surprising for King! Ty for the review
Well done, your last word says it all!
Oh, I haven't read this one, and don't think I want to. Well done.
Yes this. Like Jazzy said. I'm here for it.
Someone said it and I’m here for it