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Dreamcatcher Review

Stephen King, Alien Invasion, American, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Literature, Occult, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

Dreamcatcher

Published: 20, February 2001
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Alien Invasion, American, Fiction, Horror, Literary, Literature, Occult, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

Stephen King's Dreamcatcher is a science fiction horror story with themes of body horror, suspense, and extraterrestrial invasion. The book, written in cursive, helped the author recover from an automobile accident in 1999, and it was finished in about 6 months. Cancer was the working title, according to the author's afterword. Tabitha King, his wife, convinced him to modify the title.

"I don't like Dreamcatcher very much," King told Rolling Stone in 2014, adding that the book was written under the influence of Oxycontin, which he was taking to treat the agony from his injuries, but I think it was a magnificent work.

In 2003, a cinematic adaptation was released. The movie was not as bad as many people claim and it is truly based on the narrative, with the exception of a few aspects that are always changed in adaptations. I saw the movie a long time ago and can't quite pinpoint the changes right now, but after re-watching it, I'll definitely put that information here, so keep an eye on this section of the review for an update, but I still recommend the movie on its own for an enjoyable viewing.

The novel begins with introductions to the main characters, Pete, Jonesy, Henry, and Beaver, in classic King form. 

However, the first few portions appear to be a little disjointed and difficult to understand. The pace increases after the first few chapters, though.

Much of the novel appears to be based on concepts from other books or movies, including Tommyknockers, Alien, and It. 

Kurtz, who is introduced later in the novel and is essentially a study of a murderous psychopath, in my opinion, is the most intriguing of all the characters.

Stephen King's subtle, unique style leads you from the natural to the surreal. Before you know it, the hook is placed, and you're reading the X-Files and the Alien in the same macabre, perplexing tale, which is the novel's true brilliance, although it may be confounding for non-fans. 

The majority of the primary characters are well-developed and either likable or horrifyingly ugly. 

Finally, you want to learn more about these individuals and their stories. The plot rambles in portions, runny and emotional, and while it may seem unusual and wild for others, it is still a unique story for Stephen King’s fans. 

I hope to read the book again someday in the future, but the same can't be said about the book for non-fans or readers who will never read it twice. 

The plot is peppered with enough graphic violence and gore, making it unsuitable for the faint of heart or the queasy!

Because King is so prolific and popular, his work is readily ignored by professional reviewers, which is a tragedy. 

Dreamcatcher is a good illustration of Stephen King's artistic talent. The core notion of body-snatching aliens is an old one, but King breathes fresh life into it. 

Stephen King's narrative is inventive, fascinating, and just the perfect amount of scary, as it usually is. 

His main characters are comparable to the ordinary guy protagonists in most of his stories, but they are more deep and complex. 

There are characters inside characters, both literally and metaphorically. The novel is nicely paced, as King brilliantly weaves together the several plotlines, much like a dreamcatcher. Even elements that would ordinarily put me off a book are executed wonderfully.

Only Stephen King can take you on a mental journey as he does in "Dreamcatcher." Four adolescent guys form a connection in a wonderfully crafted psychological masterwork, only to have their bond strengthened by a down's syndrome youngster named Duddits. 

The master's charming, humorous, terrifying, sensitive, page-turning suspense. At times in the narrative, it's difficult to tell if a character's mental condition is genuine or a dream. 

Aliens, telepathy, and friendship all exist in this world. Hold on for the psychological roller coaster of a lifetime!

I'm utilizing the names of other novels again since it includes elements of Tommyknockers, vampires, and the incubus/succubus approach. 

His allusion to "The Horror!" is spot on. References to his past works, offered as if they were a private joke, add to the depth. 

Very well written. My admiration for the narrative and the concept rose when I realized it appears to be about madmen dealing with alternate lunacy.

King's approach to children is as remarkable as it has always been, and no one does it better!

Although the military, specifically the National Guard/Reserve, which are central to the plot and clearly assigned to run the show, appear to be mostly portrayed as goons and madmen, which helps the plot, I believe that is what the author was attempting to convey as what is actually happening in our world and the people who are supposed to protect us treat us as enemies. I know he isn't Tom Clancy, but he isn't trying to be either.

I understand that many people consider this to be one of King's weaker works, but I adore this tale and had a fantastic time reading it. 

However, I do not recommend reading it when it is snowing, and you will understand why if you do. 

It has a few ideas that were also utilized in Under the Dome, but it is an engaging plot that hooked me in immediately.

There are some sweet indications for ardent King fans that suggest that this novel connects in with It and The Dark Tower series, as is customary for the author to connect his constructed universes, which is an amazing thing for readers.


Final Thoughts

I enjoy how Stephen King keeps constantly coming up with innovative and exciting concepts as time passes. 

Many elements in Dreamcatcher have been utilized before, but I enjoy how King utilizes his own particular touch on a narrative, which is what he does best in many aspects, much like a few other current writers who employ the same style like Jeremy Bates. 

A novel about longevity and long-lasting bonds, about the power that ties us all, about something we can all relate to and admire. 

Dreamcatcher is unique, and it occasionally leaves out parts that may be explored further, but I thought it was extremely intriguing.

Overall, the book isn't horrible; it is, after all, a Stephen King masterpiece. If you're a regular King reader, you should buy it since the author is continually coming up with new twists and will ultimately immerse you in the story. 

If this is your first experience with Stephen King, I recommend starting with one of his stronger works, such as 'The Stand' or 'It.' it will prevent you from dismissing a brilliant writer and storyteller. But keep in mind that these books are massive, even for a book aficionado.


Synopsis

“From master storyteller Stephen King comes his classic #1 New York Times bestseller about four friends who encounter evil in the Maine woods.

Twenty-five years ago, in their haunted hometown of Derry, Maine, four boys bravely stood together and saved a mentally challenged child from vicious local bullies. It was something that fundamentally changed them, in ways they could never begin to understand. These lifelong friends—now with separate lives and separate problems—make it a point to reunite every year for a hunting trip deep in the snowy Maine woods. This time, though, chaos erupts when a stranger suddenly stumbles into their camp, freezing, deliriously mumbling about lights in the sky. And all too quickly, the four companions are plunged into a horrifying struggle for survival with an otherworldly threat and the forces that oppose it...where their only chance of survival is locked into their shared past—and the extraordinary element that bonds them all...”


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Rating: 90/100
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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Review

Stephen King, American, Coming Of Age, Fiction, Horror, Literature, Psychic, Psychological, Survival, Suspense, Thriller

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

Published: 6, April 1999
Author: Stephen King
Genre: American, Coming Of Age, Fiction, Horror, Literature, Psychic, Psychological, Survival, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King is a psychological horror story. A pop-up book version, designed by Kees Moerbeek and illustrated by Alan Dingman, was released in 2004. A film adaptation, to be produced by Chris Romero, was announced in 2019. As of today, the day of writing the review (24, March 2022,) there has been no fresh news on the movie adaptation, but I will include it as soon as I discover it.

If you're a hiker or simply enjoy visiting parks and enjoying nature, you've certainly pondered at some time what it's like to be lost in the woods if you haven't already. 

In any case, reading this novel will make you feel as if you've been lost in the woods with Trisha McFarland.

Stephen King's ability to offer a highly thorough depiction of what his characters see and feel is my favorite aspect of his writing. 

I've read this book two times over the years because it's easy to become lost with Trisha as she makes decision after decision that leads her further and farther into solitary, wildland. 

It's also motivating since she's quite resourceful in her frantic attempt to survive. The love of her family and a baseball team contributes to her mental power, therefore the title connection. 

This narrative makes you consider what you would do if you suddenly lost access to all you know and love. Who is the first person you think of when you think about missing someone? What else do you believe you can't live without? 

You want to cheer for Trisha to get back to her life, which, while imperfect like everyone else's, is clearly important to her. 

The novel also begins to veer into the mysterious, as if you were staring into a funhouse mirror, and you wonder, along with the main character, if things are indeed what they appear to be or something altogether else, out of this world. 

I like how there isn't a lot of gore in it, which allows Stephen King's skill at producing rich descriptive descriptions to stand on its own without much of a shock effect. 

We all know and admire Stephen King for his terrifying stories, but I think it's also vital to appreciate his descriptions of atmosphere and mood on their own. 

He makes literature more alive and tangible. That is what keeps me coming back to some of his works again and again. This would be a great book to read on a hiking trip or in forests! 

Other works by the author with comparable characteristics highlighted in this review include The Long Walk, From a Buick 8, and Rose Madder.

People read in a variety of ways; for example, some prefer small anthology books, while others prefer to devour novels completely. Some readers, however, like to read in a certain genre, such as horror, romance, or anything else.

I enjoy reading. One of the wonderful pastimes that I never get tired of is sitting down or in bed and going for a really nice book, and I read practically any genre that I can find. To get away from places you can only see yourself in and attempt to be in. To genuinely dwell in the scene evoked by the author's words.

When I read Bag of Bones, the narrative grabbed me by the neck and held me utterly riveted throughout. The entire thing. I stood there, wondering how a man like King could have written such a masterpiece. 

He was cast as a traditional horror writer, yet Bag of Bones had something that no other authors could replicate or draw from. 

That work was so unlike all of his prior work that one could have been tempted to believe that the author was not King himself. I knew he could write something beautiful and unique again, but I didn't know when he would until I read this book and was blown away.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a short book by any measure, and it may even be a little short for some non-readers as well. A quick reader may finish it in one sitting, while an ordinary reader could keep it for around a week or if you read like me and that means reading around ten books at a time. 

The novel continues in the footsteps of Bag of Bones, with King depending on his literary talent rather than his ability to frighten powers. 

But it doesn't mean he doesn't have it in him. Oh my goodness! He simply has it more under control, and it's truly in there. 

The concept of a girl being lost in the woods for who knows how long alone, and the reader feeling what she has to go through, is an accomplishment in and of itself. 

The idea of a nine-year-old child being alone and terrified is simply too much to comprehend. Only King could have undertaken such a task, and he excels at it. 

King's descriptive powers are so good that you'll feel like you're right there with Trisha, everywhere she goes, experiencing whatever she feels, and seeing what she sees. Her nightmares become reality, and even her delirious hallucinations make your skin crawl. 

This book is a treasure, and while I won't go into detail about what I believe King was going for in the plot, I can assure you that you will be moved by it. By the tenacity of that courageous 9-year-old kid who appears to be older than her years. 

Furthermore, I believe that every parent should let their children read this book, or at the very least read it to them with a few portions omitted for obvious reasons, so that the children can do a lot to keep themselves safe in scenarios similar to those represented in this book.


Final Thoughts

I can confidently state that this is my favorite Stephen King novel about survival, and it can benefit not just a child, but everyone who reads it and understands the power of believing, and I would wholeheartedly suggest it to be enjoyed again and again. 

I'm going out on a limb here, no pun intended, but let's face it, sometimes we read to get lost and get away from the typical stresses of life; well, this book will let you get lost for a little while. so just Enjoy!


Synopsis

“From international bestseller Stephen King, a classic story that engages our emotions on the most primal level, a fairy tale grimmer than Grimm but aglow with a girl’s indomitable spirit.

What if the woods were full of them? And of course they were, the woods were full of everything you didn’t like, everything you were afraid of and instinctively loathed, everything that tried to overwhelm you with nasty, no-brain panic.

The brochure promised a “moderate-to-difficult” six-mile hike on the Maine-New Hampshire branch of the Appalachian Trail, where nine-year-old Trisha McFarland was to spend Saturday with her older brother Pete and her recently divorced mother. When she wanders off to escape their constant bickering, then tries to catch up by attempting a shortcut through the woods, Trisha strays deeper into a wilderness full of peril and terror. Especially when night falls.

Trisha has only her wits for navigation, only her ingenuity as a defense against the elements, only her courage and faith to withstand her mounting fear. For solace she tunes her Walkman to broadcasts of Boston Red Sox games and the gritty performances of her hero, number thirty-six, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. And when her radio’s reception begins to fade, Trisha imagines that Tom Gordon is with her—her key to surviving an enemy known only by the slaughtered animals and mangled trees in its wake.”


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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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Rose Madder Review

Stephen King, American, Classic, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Tales, Ghost, Horror, Mythology, Psychic, Psychological, Thriller

Rose Madder

Published: June 1995
Author: Stephen King
Genre: American, Classic, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Tales, Ghost, Horror, Mythology, Psychic, Psychological, Thriller

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The Review

Stephen King's Rose Madder is a horror fantasy book and It deals with the ramifications of domestic abuse, something King has previously addressed in his novels Dolores Claiborne, Insomnia, It, Needful Things, and a few others, and, unusually for a King story, depends on Greek mythology for its fantastic aspect. Rose Madder and Insomnia, according to King's memoir On Writing, are "stiff, trying-too-hard novels."

The novel features a few ties to earlier works by Stephen King, such as Cynthia Smith, who first appeared in Desperation. 

Rose is reading Misery's Journey in the prologue, which is part of a fictional series of novels written by the main character in King's novel Misery. 

This tale features the city of Lud from The Dark Tower and I adore how he connects that city to this story; I can't describe or tell you how because of spoilers, but you can read the summary from the link I provided; however, I recommend reading the entire book instead for good pleasure.

The first part of this book is excellent. There were a few unexpected plot changes, such as a fast love interest for the lady who is beaten by her husband, but the characters and tale mostly pull you along and keep you reading the book and turning page after page. 

Unsurprisingly, the sequences in which Norman searches for Rose are the most engrossing and terrifying in the novel. 

He's a sick and twisted person, and King is a master at extracting tension and humor from such characters. 

The tale then kicks into high gear and you find yourself in a lengthy interlude that transports Rose to the world of Greek mythology in an unexpected way. 

I appreciate supernatural aspects in horror stories, but in this instance, they felt entirely out of place, and I found myself checking the book cover and prior pages to be sure I was reading the same book as before. 

Even I was surprised, but I enjoyed this wild twist; nevertheless, this may not be the case for every reader; thus, keep in mind that you are reading Stephen King's work, and everything is conceivable within these pages.

Overall, Rose Madder is a great book, but you can't give it one of the top spots because some parts are captivating but I found some parts hard to read just because of some of the stuff that was going on in the book but I am sure I would have loved the same parts if I wasn't as tired or bored of some other books that I was reading at the same time plus some of the second half was predictable due to the knowledge I already had from reading so many books.

This book captures the emotional characteristics of an abused woman with ease, and it was done as thoughtfully as one can with this subject matter. 

Throughout, you'll be pulling for the character of Rosie, and it had me guessing. I liked how the magical aspect was woven throughout, and it was a refreshing difference from other stories with a similar theme. 

Stephen King demonstrates once more why he is a superb storyteller, yet I believe that reading this book initially is not a smart idea. If you've never read one of Stephen King's books before, start with one of his finer works, such as The Shining or Misery, and then read this book to understand his brilliance; otherwise, you might not like this book. 

If you're a long-time fan, go ahead and give it a shot, but keep your expectations in check or you'll be disappointed.

I believe that the best approach to reading this book is to forget who wrote it, and I am confident that you will like it much more and consider it to be one of the greatest written novels on the subject, with a surprising element of mythology and magic.

The plot is remarkable in that the villain's spouse is exposed as evil incarnate page by page until you have such a clear image of him that you begin to believe he is in the room with you or ready to knock on your door.

My favorite part is when he gets a taste of his own medicine from one of his wife's friends, who will fight tooth and nail to protect her fellow tortured women. I like that the author included this section in the book, and I hope I could hit this man in the nose at least once.

Blair Brown's portrayal of the abused wife has an odd quality that makes me want to help the abused wife even more, plus she is very good at just reading the story in her own style, and the way her voice and tone change is great as well; I highly recommend the audio version with Blair Brown as the narrator.


Final Thoughts

Stephen King was at his peak at the time. Rose Madder is a fantastic combination of suspense, romance, and just enough supernatural to blur the boundary between our reality and one of King's slightly distorted otherworlds.

Another of King's famous struggles of good vs. evil, this time between protagonist Rosie McClendon and her husband Norman Daniels. 

Norman is on the lookout for Rosie as she struggles to adjust to life on her own, free of Norman's cruel grip. 

Rosie is a really appealing protagonist, much more weak and frightened than King's normal female leads, but more endearing as she progresses from an abused housewife to a woman on her own - an angry woman. 

Norman is an extremely clear antagonist to loathe, with enough loose screws to elevate him to the horrifying level.

The supporting characters are well-written and appealing, and the pacing is excellent. Another pillar in the vast universe of King's peculiar mind.

I was able to easily connect with Rosie because I have witnessed a lot of abuse, domestic violence, and bullying and I despise everyone involved in it. 

I was very young when I witnessed the first-ever domestic violence, and it was happening to my aunt, her husband was beating her like she was just a carpet, and I felt so much hatred for this man that I came in between him and her and told him to stop. 

I'm not sure how or why he stopped, but I believe he saw the fury in my eyes and realized how much respect he would lose if a child like me attacked him. But he never beat her again after that. 

I was already prepared to fight him if he didn't stop when I warned him, and I was capable of doing some really awful stuff to him even at that early age since I had been well trained to defend myself against bullies of all ages and sizes. 

So essentially, he retained his dignity that day or he was going to wind up in a hospital or worse, which I don't want to discuss here, but yeah, I felt very connected to the battered woman in this story and had a lot of hatred for the husband. 

Stephen King has the ability to make a reader participate in the tale in a way that few authors can, owing to the fact that he writes both close to and far from reality.


Synopsis

“The #1 national bestseller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is “one of Stephen King’s most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming” (Publishers Weekly).

Rosie Daniels leaves her husband, Norman, after fourteen years in an abusive marriage. She is determined to lose herself in a place where he won’t find her. She’ll worry about all the rest later.

Alone in a strange city, she begins to make a new life, and good things finally start to happen. Meeting Bill is one; and getting an apartment is another. Still, it’s hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason. Norman is a cop, with the instincts of a predator. He’s very good at finding people, even if he is losing his mind.

Fixed on revenge, Norman Daniels becomes a force of relentless terror and savageness, a man almost mythic in his monstrosity. For Rosie to survive, she must enter her own myth and become a woman she never knew she could be: Rose Madder.

“Riveting, engrossing...packed with suspense” (People), Stephen King infuses this novel with an edge-of-your-seat, chilling atmosphere. Rose Madder is “an eerie, remarkably mature and moving novel” (The Washington Post).”


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Rating: 90/100
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