“When it comes to the past everyone writes fiction.” In Joyland, King takes us all the way back to the early 1970s by way of a theme park located in a North Carolina small town. Seeking summer employment, college student Devin Jones joins the cast of carneys as a part-time worker. While it was meant…
While it did take me a while to read it – that should be no reflection the quality of the story itself. As you may know, the novel is close to 1,100 pages long and that doesn’t exactly lend itself well to a quick read. However, I’ve been looking around online at various reviews and…
It’s the year 2025 and society is very different then what we know today. Unlike those that claim today the United States is the land of the free and that the ultimate “American Dream” is attainable by anyone, the system is now designed to keep those who are below the poverty line to stay just…
School shootings. When events like this happen, you can’t turn a blind eye to it. Why? Because it’s everywhere. It’s unavoidable. I believe in almost all school shootings (and I’m no expert, folks), the shooter rarely survives the ordeal – so, we’re left with the question: why did so-and-so commit these atrocities? Unfortunately, investigative reporters…
As you all know, I reviewed the first Dark Tower entry, The Gunslinger, in a favorable light. After I read the final page – I immediately wanted more. The problem was, I had a stack of books to read and no where within was the sequel. 3 books later, I cracked open “The Drawing Of…
Stephen King’s Wizard and Glass Picking up where The Wastelands left off, the Wizard and Glass takes us back to the ka-tet’s excruciating marathon riddle session with Blaine the Mono. Shortly thereafter, Eddie, Suzannah and Jake are told a crucial story of Roland’s youth during his formative years as a young gunslinger.This was a really…
The Stand Vol. 6 Do endless nightmares got you down? Still fretting over Captain Trips? Worrying about starting a family but afraid that your eventual child may die upon birth because they’re not immune to the terrible disease that nearly brought about the end of the human race?Well, have we got some news for you! We’re pleased…
The Stand Vol. 4 I flip-flopped back and forth between what to rate this but ultimately decided on a 4. In fact, I think 2012 has been the year that I’ve awarded the most 4 star reviews. I guess that’s what happens when you stay within the lines of what you’re primarily expected to enjoy.Finally,…
Every Read Thing 