by Sandra T.
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June 22, 2007

Book Review: The Colorado Kid

September 14, 2008 12:34 PM UTC
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I haven't been reading much. In fact, I haven't read a book for 3 or 4 months now!!! So I decided to visit the library's website and see if they had anything good. Well turns out, I've missed quite a few Stephen King books lately! So I borrowed "The Colorado Kid" from the library. I could NOT put it down. It isn't a very long book, 178 pages I think, but it is a great suspense novel. I don't think it was much like anything King has written in the past.

I'm used to gore, monsters, vampires, huge insects, aliens, etc. This book is all about a man who is found dead on a beach propped up against a litter basket. There isn't that much "scary" about the book, but I felt compelled to keep turning the page trying to solve the mystery. For those of you who are not fans of Stephen King, I will highly recommend this book. You will be surprised to find the master of horror can write mystery novels as well!

Comments: 24

Bob B. Sep 14, 2008, 12:36pm UTC
I'm going to give this one a try.
Heather M. Sep 14, 2008, 12:40pm UTC
It sounds interesting. I haven't read any Stephen King books in a long while, because I got bored of them. I read quite a few while I was in high school; then, I quit some time early on in college.
Kerrell Goolsby Sep 14, 2008, 12:42pm UTC
Good review... King writes some really great stuff!
Larry H. Sep 14, 2008, 12:44pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Penny M. Sep 14, 2008, 12:50pm UTC
sounds interesting
Dagmara H. Sep 14, 2008, 12:51pm UTC
Thanks for nice review
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 14, 2008, 1:00pm UTC
This was a good book. I've read all his work, he's actually pretty diversified.
J W. Sep 14, 2008, 1:07pm UTC
thanks but mysteries aren't my cup of tea
JoAnn C. Sep 14, 2008, 1:12pm UTC
thanks for the review
Kim M. Sep 14, 2008, 1:23pm UTC
sounds good!
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Sep 14, 2008, 1:27pm UTC
Sounds like a good read!
Sarah (I want points) Sep 14, 2008, 2:17pm UTC
Interesting. Doesn't sound like a typical Stephen King novel.
Oh I love stephen King. I haven't read all his books. But one day I want to.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 14, 2008, 4:07pm UTC
This sounds like an interesting one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
CyberGwen ! Sep 14, 2008, 4:11pm UTC
I am glad that you were able to find a book that kept you interested! I haven't read King in years, I will have to look for this one.
Leah Christensen Sep 14, 2008, 6:27pm UTC
Sounds like an interesting read.
Shaunee C. Sep 14, 2008, 9:04pm UTC
I will have to look for tjhis book I like a lot of books by Stephen King
Carol Lloyd Sep 14, 2008, 9:23pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Rick Dreamie Sep 19, 2008, 12:42am UTC
Sweet sounding book!
Shelbia C. Sep 19, 2008, 9:13pm UTC
Haven't read it. I will get it next time I go to the library. I love King.
Patricia J. Sep 25, 2008, 8:14pm UTC
Great review! It sounds like a good read, I love mysteries as much as I love his scary stuff.
Vikki M. Oct 1, 2008, 5:44pm UTC
Sounds good! I'll have to check it out.
Thomas Washington Aug 14, 2009, 10:23pm UTC
there's nothing he can't write. -i consider myself more Student than Fan...

...or Disciple, though the word may be too strong for some.
Oana Matei Jan 31, 2013, 8:14am UTC
I loved this novel! I couldn't put it down either.

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