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The Outsider | Stephen King

The Outsider by Stephen King

My Rating: 3/5 Stars

We all knew Stephen King would make an appearance one day, and if you didn't, you probably don't know me all that well. I will admit, this one took me awhile to get through, which partly results in the low rating. I'll say it bluntly; Stephen King's novels are long, and if you're not particularly invested or signifucantly strong-willed, they aren't the books for you. Sure, some of his novels are shorter - more reasonable for a reader with commitment issues - but regularly lack character building and world envelopment.

I am sorry to admit that this review will undoubtedly be sub-par, mostly because I don't remember the first half of the book too well. But what I do remember is brilliant. This mix of mystery and horror leaves you wanting more in a disgusting, queesy sort of way. The hunt for the "outsider" is an epic one that transforms the classic "who-done-it" plotline. Any more talk about the plot would spoil the journy of discovery readers embark on, but if you've never read Stephen King before, this story will undoubtedly get you hooked.


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