by Sandra T.
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June 22, 2007

Book Review: Stephen King's "Lisey's Story"

March 02, 2009 01:10 AM UTC
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As some of you know, I'm a huh-yooge Stephen King fan. It started back in high school when I read "Carrie," and I've been hooked even since. I will admit that in the last few years I've slowed down considerably. I'm even not very happy with King right now as he had said he was retiring and now seems to be writing even MORE than he was before he "retired." But a part of me sees a new book of his and can't help but want to read it.

I think it was about 6 or 7 months ago, mom and I were in Barnes & Noble looking at their clearence section (**whilst I LOVE books and I LOVE to read I'm not rich enough to just buy, buy, buy**) when I saw "Lisey's Story" - hardcover (which I usually only buy SK's paper backs) for $5.98. I couldn't pass it by! A $24 book for under $6!! So I bought it, and started reading it. I will say the first part of the book moved VERY slowly for me. I'm used to pretty much a fast pace as soon as you crack the cover on his books and this one drug its feet for a LONG time.

After about a month of reading it, I cast it aside only about 150 pages in (of 515). I was cleaning a few days ago and re-discovered the book and thought "Well I started it I have to finish it... it HAS to get better." And boy did it! The characters in this book were so well drawn out that I felt as if they were close family. Down to the use of other words to replace cuss words - the book added a few to my repertoire - smogging and smucking will forever reside in my brain now.

The small complaint (besides the slowness of the beginning) comes in the suspence. I do not read mystery novels because I hate that edge of your seat what's gonna happen next feeling - and "Lisey's Story" is FULL of that. In fact I had to wait until the very last few pages to get some huh- yooge questions answered. And yes "huh- yooge" also came from the book - as well as puffickly (**perfectly**). Language is such an art form, especially when expressed through the mind of Stephen King.

 

Son-of-a-gun gonna have big fun on the bayou...

Bool! The end!

Comments: 23

Mariana T. Mar 2, 2009, 1:16am UTC
I do believe that every book has its season - sometimes it's later in the year - sometimes a winter read. I've picked up books in the summer - and put them down for fall reading - things change as the weather changes. Salud
Mariana T. Mar 2, 2009, 1:17am UTC
Good review - sounds like a good read. Salud
Claudia Barlow Mar 2, 2009, 2:26am UTC
I read a few of his books too,and they are really good. Sort of sci fi, i think. Scenarios which are impossible except in dreamland. The ones I read involved boys of ten and twelve.
Emma L. Mar 2, 2009, 3:16am UTC
Good review...I haven't read a book of his in forever, lol!
Bert Van Essen Mar 2, 2009, 9:47am UTC
I really enjoy book reports and your book was excellnt. I have only read "The Stand" and liked that.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 2, 2009, 9:00pm UTC
Great review, this was one of my favorites by Stephen King and I have read them all.
Larry H. Mar 2, 2009, 11:48pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Ruth Luce Mar 3, 2009, 10:29am UTC
Your entire first paragraph could have just as easily been written by me, lol, with every word I could only nod my head and say me too, just that way! Lisey's was yet one more exciting read as well certainly, one of the last couple I have read, it's weird to think there is likely about a half dozen out there at this point that I actually haven't read, never used to miss anything he even put an endorsement on but I don't get them anymore either.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Mar 3, 2009, 11:17am UTC
hmmm I haven't read Stephen King in years
donna h. Mar 3, 2009, 8:17pm UTC
good review
Vikki M. Mar 3, 2009, 9:46pm UTC
I bought this book ages ago but haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I've heard good things about it though so I should read it one of these days.
JoAnn C. Mar 3, 2009, 9:51pm UTC
good review. I've never read any Stephen King books.
Shaunee C. Mar 3, 2009, 10:49pm UTC
I have this book but got bored with it. After reading your review of it I want to finish it now. Great book review.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Mar 4, 2009, 9:55am UTC
Sounds kind of interesting. King's books are sometimes a little too far out for me, but I have read some really great ones.
Austin Cushing Mar 4, 2009, 3:09pm UTC
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Heather M. Mar 4, 2009, 9:56pm UTC
I haven't read any of King's work since high school or, maybe, the first year of college. It's been quite a while.

I did buy a copy of Nightmares and Dreamscapes not that long ago and added it to my library, but I had already read that when it first came out and haven't revisited it since purchasing this copy.
Mary G. Mar 4, 2009, 10:39pm UTC
Thanks for the review.
Joan O. Mar 15, 2009, 8:40pm UTC
Thanks for the review.
RJ H. Mar 25, 2009, 5:04pm UTC
Great review! Haven't read this one!
Peter Joseph Swanson Mar 25, 2009, 5:05pm UTC
cool
Shelbia C. May 26, 2009, 11:58pm UTC

I love Stephen King, but I didn't read this one.

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