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| Title | : | Desperation |
| Author | : | Stephen King |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Signet Printing (US/CAN/UK) |
| Pages | : | Pages: 547 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 1997 by Signet Book (first published September 24th 1996) |
| Categories | : | Horror. Fiction. Thriller. Fantasy. Suspense. Supernatural. Paranormal |
Stephen King
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 547 pages Rating: 3.82 | 116846 Users | 2493 Reviews
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**4.5-stars rounded up**A bizarrely assembled cast come together to fight an evil, older and more powerful than they ever could have imagined.
That would be my single-sentence synopsis if someone were to ask me what Desperation is about.
If you have ever read a Stephen King novel however, you know it is way more complex than that.
I first read Desperation around 2001. I was just done with undergraduate school and was so excited to have time to read 'just for fun'.
What I remember from that first read is that although I enjoyed the premise, it didn't blow me away and I ultimately decided on a 3-star rating.
Now, close to 20-years later, this is pretty damn close to a perfect read for me!!!
What can explain the difference?
I'm not really sure. This time through I became invested very quickly. The characters were a huge part of the enjoyment factor for me.
King is a master of developing every aspect of a character's personality and their backstory. You never wonder what the motivation is, you know.
In my very humble opinion, no one does characters quite like him. But a lot of it had to do with just settling into another King story. He has a very distinct style that is so nostalgic for me; it feels like home.
This also has one of my all-time favorite tropes. The mix-matched group of characters, placed into extraordinary circumstances, who band together, no matter their ultimate disagreements about the world, and fight against evil.
Good versus Evil.
I love it.
I'm here for it every time.
This novel is extremely graphic with gore and violence on page. Some of the scenes made my toes curls and my stomach lurch. The use of creepy crawlers to instill fear was expertly crafted.
If this is not your thing, you may want to hard pass on this one. Otherwise, if you are a seasoned King or horror reader, get ready to jump into a bloody brilliant good time!
My one extremely slight critique would be that the final showdown felt a little rushed, hence the 4.5-star rating, as opposed to full 5.
This book has a nice, long build-up, and I could definitely have read some more substance at the end. It was great but still I wanted more!
Overall, I am beyond happy that I took the plunge and reread this 706-page beast of modern, horror fiction.
I am currently rereading The Regulators and totally digging the many connections I missed the first time around.
I would definitely recommend reading these two back-to-back for maximum enjoyment!
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| Original Title: | Desperation |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Collie Entragian, David Carver |
| Setting: | Desperation, Nevada(United States) Nevada(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award for Best Dark Fantasy/Horror Novel (1997) |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 116846 Users | 2493 ReviewsEvaluation Regarding Books Desperation
I really enjoyed this book. There was not one part of the story where I felt I wanted to pause or put it down. It's the type of story that makes me appreciate the talent that goes into writing. The story is one that has been told been many times before. There are a group of people that do not know one another that are thrown together by chance and fighting together to survive the villain. The book is ALL Stephen King as he's loved by his fans, from first page to the last page. I can honestly say
This is probably the 4th or 5th time that I've read this book. I have always liked this story, although not as much as it's other half, The Regulators, but I have to say that this time, unfortunately, Desperation lost a little something for me. I actually downgraded it from a 4 star to a 3 star rating (OK, 3 1/2 maybe). Maybe this is due to the fact that I'm on something of a King kick, and I've been reading a lot of his stuff within the past few months. I think, because of this, some of his
This is probably the 4th or 5th time that I've read this book. I have always liked this story, although not as much as it's other half, The Regulators, but I have to say that this time, unfortunately, Desperation lost a little something for me. I actually downgraded it from a 4 star to a 3 star rating (OK, 3 1/2 maybe). Maybe this is due to the fact that I'm on something of a King kick, and I've been reading a lot of his stuff within the past few months. I think, because of this, some of his
What I learned from this book: tall people are The Devil. *lol*This was not the most excellent King Ive read so far, but pretty good nonetheless.There are four groups of people: a young couple (Mary and Peter Jackson), a family of four (father, mother, an 11-year-old boy and his younger sister), a washed-up writer, the writers assistant (who has to follow him at a little distance while his boss is crossing the USofA on his motorcycle) and a hitchhiker hes picked up not too long ago.These four
Although not one of my favorite Stephen King books I would still recommend it to all.
Great connections between lust and death. Must read!!
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