Ready for King to be "On Fire!"

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Written in the same strong but simple vein of Joyland, I (again) wonder at what reading audience Stephen King is aiming for in Mr. Mercedes. Perhaps the answer is the younger adult - a good plot, enjoyable characters, emotional intensity and instability, just enough blood and gore, a smattering of sexual tension and love-making.

As for me. I want the hair to rise on my arms. I want a true psychological thriller. I want the beautiful language of Duma Key.

I call these recent additions to King's repertoire "Stephen King Toned Down." People who never read him and stick to "Summer Beach Mysteries" will enjoy Mr. Mercedes, to be sure. I, myself, thought it was first rate!

Scaffold theme by Mike Harding

                    But I am itching for the other King. I am ready for "Stephen King on Fire!"

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Praised in the New York Times

Lost for Words by Edward St. Aubyn

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I have sent Lost for Words back into the "cloud" even after having read some of the rave reviews. I'll read St. Aubyn's Melrose series, soon.. After that, maybe I'll drag this one out and finish it. Meanwhile, I, myself am wordless.

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