Lisey's Story
by Stephen King
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Book Reviews of Lisey's Story
Book Review: Not quite right
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been reading SK's books for 20 years now and was almost always impressed by his way with words. Somewhere along the way I did encounter a couple of books which I found disappointing, but with King's productivity level it's a very small ratio. Sadly this is one of those books.
While it's definitely King's writing style, it is overloaded with invented words, which make the reading difficult and instead of adding to the plot they seem to only take from it. The plot itself is quite interesting, but the deliverance is tiresome as the story keeps jumping between different time-lines and events, some of which seem to be pointless to the story.
I wouldn't call Lisey's story a bad book, but it's not a masterpiece for sure. Quite average for SK and thus - disappointing.
Book Review: Lisey's Story
Summary: 4 Stars
This story consists of three major plots and unless you pay close attention, you will get lost.
It is a brilliant love/horror story though, and who would expect anything less from Stephen King.
Through Lisey's eyes, we are taken back to her relationship with her husband, who has passed away. While cleaning out her husband's office and going through papers, Lisey finds herself being stalked which leads to dangerous encounters.
We also find out about Lisey taking care of her mentally ill sister, Amanda. Amanda helps her and hangs around while Lisey cleans out her husbands office.
As Lisey remembers her husband by clues left from Scott - her husband, this embarks Lisey on a journey of fantasy and complete horror.
Book Review: Longtime King reader
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read almost all of King's books, and Lisey's story is one of my favorites. I think he really crosses into some great literature here. It starts out a bit slow, but gains serious momentum. I thought the backstory was the most engaging part of the story. King always does seem to have alot of backstory. In a way, I think its the "real story" in his books, with a more simple sort of "boogie man" story happening in the present. In this book, the two flow together perfectly. If you enjoy most of his books, you will probably love this one.Book Review: grabbed my imagination all the way through
Summary: 5 Stars
I was entranced by the book ... not wanting to put it down to attend to other matters (oh like eating a meal.) As to the negative comments about having phrases that a family would use that mean nothing to others... like YEAH. My family does... I thought all families did.
... guess not..
I wonder if the readers who found this book lacking in some ways, have some amazingly different approach to reading than I do? Yeah... I am sure of that. I enjoyed this book and it grabbed my imagination all the way through.
Book Review: How many ways are there to say it differently?
Summary: 4 Stars
King brings the horror to your homes, ladies. (and gentlemen) This is the type of book my wife avoids as her OWN imagination is bad enough. She can imagine the WORST possible scenarios to kidnapping, assault, abduction or home invasion but King is, of course, king. Unsettling and a bit monstrous, the title is a subterfuge to relax the reader before the hammer falls. (or axe, or blade...)