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11/22/63
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Even though I was told, growing up, that King's work was somewhere close to the Devil (no, I was not evangelical), even since I began reading his stuff, I have been impressed. Stephen King takes ideas and strings them together like no other author to which I have a reading history.
In 11/22/63, King takes us on a sci fi time travel adventure back into 1958 and the years that follow. The story is not Ray Bradbury in its sci fi nature. In fact it reads like any regular story set in the past. King is very attentive to detail, especially those as they related to life in the 1950s and 1960s (prices, cars, clothes, lifestyle) and the flow worked very well. I did not find a strain as the story took a long time to get to its title significance (assassination of JFK) and King used the time and pages to build some very strong ties in with characters and setting, so much so that I almost forgot where we were headed.
Some throw backs to previous KIng novels is apparent, IT, THE STAND, and THE SHAWSHANK REDEPTION, were apparent, both in characters and setting, but that did nothing but move the story forward. Even some great character cameos made for a thrilling read.
King underlines the theme of time travel and changing the past. How one block out of place can unravel the entire past and future. I liked the latter part. which lays out what can happen when strings get entwined in one another, One helpful change in time can ruin it all.
I do not want to ruin the book for anyone, but you needn't worry about being a historian or political nut. It will sate all those who love a good King novel.
Kudos Mr. King. Bring on more great books like this!
JIMLA!!!!
In 11/22/63, King takes us on a sci fi time travel adventure back into 1958 and the years that follow. The story is not Ray Bradbury in its sci fi nature. In fact it reads like any regular story set in the past. King is very attentive to detail, especially those as they related to life in the 1950s and 1960s (prices, cars, clothes, lifestyle) and the flow worked very well. I did not find a strain as the story took a long time to get to its title significance (assassination of JFK) and King used the time and pages to build some very strong ties in with characters and setting, so much so that I almost forgot where we were headed.
Some throw backs to previous KIng novels is apparent, IT, THE STAND, and THE SHAWSHANK REDEPTION, were apparent, both in characters and setting, but that did nothing but move the story forward. Even some great character cameos made for a thrilling read.
King underlines the theme of time travel and changing the past. How one block out of place can unravel the entire past and future. I liked the latter part. which lays out what can happen when strings get entwined in one another, One helpful change in time can ruin it all.
I do not want to ruin the book for anyone, but you needn't worry about being a historian or political nut. It will sate all those who love a good King novel.
Kudos Mr. King. Bring on more great books like this!
JIMLA!!!!
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July 31, 2011
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Glad to hear that this one is good! King hasn't had the best reviews on some of his more recent titles (and I couldn't get into Lisey's Story) so I was worried that he was burning out. He crafts such a great story, doesn't he?
I was contemplating whether to read this Stephen King - also glad to hear that you are impressed with it. Will definitely pick it up on your recommendation. Thanks!
Matt, King as "somewhere close to the Devil"? That's a cult I want a part of. 😉 so glad you tried this one. Nice review!
Erin wrote: "Matt, King as "somewhere close to the Devil"? That's a cult I want a part of. 😉 so glad you tried this one. Nice review!"Sorry, not a cult either, Erin. That said, I knew you’d leap on that comment. It was close to 8 years ago I read this and loved it. Thanks for the kind words.
I read this shortly after it was released and mostly enjoyed it. It might be slightly longer than ideal but it didn't drag.Having lived through the Era (I turned 13 a few weeks after that date) it brought back a lot of memories and clarity on things I only half understood at the time.
Thanks for another great review, Matt!
David wrote: "I read this shortly after it was released and mostly enjoyed it. It might be slightly longer than ideal but it didn't drag.Having lived through the Era (I turned 13 a few weeks after that date) i..."
Thanks, David. It was a great read and I am happy to see King captured the essence of the era as well.
This book it’s really one of my Stephen King favorites- absolutely captivating! Great review Matt!
Laughing at your review... I remember my Mom taking back a Stephen King book I was reading because of “content”I was so irritated I read all of his. :)
This is one of his best... loved it!!
Nice review, Matt. I really liked this book too.
Kim wrote: "This book it’s really one of my Stephen King favorites- absolutely captivating! Great review Matt!"
Thanks, Kim. I keep finding myself impressed by King's work.
Kevin wrote: "Laughing at your review... I remember my Mom taking back a Stephen King book I was reading because of “content”I was so irritated I read all of his. :)
This is one of his best... loved it!!"
Thanks, Kevin. I hope your mom does not take any of my books, King or otherwise, away from me.
James wrote: "Nice review, Matt. I really liked this book too."Thank you, James!
Great review. I loved this King book , also. He captures so vividly the baby boomer generation in the 50s and 60s and using the Kennedy assassination as the back drop ….. brilliant …..
Susan wrote: "Great review. I loved this King book , also. He captures so vividly the baby boomer generation in the 50s and 60s and using the Kennedy assassination as the back drop ….. brilliant ….."Thanks, Susan.
I think this is one of King's best books. Such an interesting concept. 😊🌸🌹
I do agree, Barbara!!
Great review Matt. I've just finished my first Stephen King book for years (The Outsider - RTC) and have a few more in the queue. I haven't heard of this one though.
Pat wrote: "Great review Matt. I've just finished my first Stephen King book for years (The Outsider - RTC) and have a few more in the queue. I haven't heard of this one though."I hope you can enjoy any King you find. Thanks for the kind words, Pat.
