I enjoyed reading this short story collection, some scary, some thought-provoking, and some a little too simple for my taste. But that\u2019s the beauty of this format: like a box of candy you take what you like and leave the rest for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing I really liked was a story that had a character that last appeared way back in an older book. I read Cujo back in junior high school, and it was an odd feeling to have that same character (a much older version) appear in this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stories have quite a bit of variation – there are thoughts on talent, belief, fate, and even a few aliens thrown in there too. Sometimes the main characters tended to blend together – most of them are old guys (much like the author, I suppose) and I would have liked more diverse personalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if you like the author\u2019s writing, this book continues in the same style. It was a satisfying read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next I am reading Here After by Amy Lin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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