~ Book Review ~
"Cell" by: Stephen King
I read this book last July, shortly after it first came out. I've been a King fan ever since I read "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon", which I will probably write a review for later on. So when I saw the promo for this novel in Entertainment Weekly, I couldn't resist buying it. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed reading it; it pulls you in and holds you captive until the end. There are only two problems... 1: Stephen King has a tendency to kill off my favorite characters. 2: The end of this book leaves you hanging. It's up to you to fill in the blank. Personally, my imagination made sure to give it a happy ending (sort of), but I'm sure some people went the other way. I think a sequel would be great, and I would definitely have to read it if there were one.
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Amazon.com
Witness Stephen King's triumphant, blood-spattered return to the genre that made him famous. Cell, the king of horror's homage to zombie films (the book is dedicated in part to George A. Romero) is his goriest, most horrific novel in years, not to mention the most intensely paced. Casting aside his love of elaborate character and town histories and penchant for delayed gratification, King yanks readers off their feet within the first few pages; dragging them into the fray and offering no chance catch their breath until the very last page.
In Cell King taps into readers fears of technological warfare and terrorism. Mobile phones deliver the apocalypse to millions of unsuspecting humans by wiping their brains of any humanity, leaving only aggressive and destructive impulses behind. Those without cell phones, like illustrator Clayton Riddell and his small band of "normies," must fight for survival, and their journey to find Clayton's estranged wife and young son rockets the book toward resolution.
Witness Stephen King's triumphant, blood-spattered return to the genre that made him famous. Cell, the king of horror's homage to zombie films (the book is dedicated in part to George A. Romero) is his goriest, most horrific novel in years, not to mention the most intensely paced. Casting aside his love of elaborate character and town histories and penchant for delayed gratification, King yanks readers off their feet within the first few pages; dragging them into the fray and offering no chance catch their breath until the very last page.
In Cell King taps into readers fears of technological warfare and terrorism. Mobile phones deliver the apocalypse to millions of unsuspecting humans by wiping their brains of any humanity, leaving only aggressive and destructive impulses behind. Those without cell phones, like illustrator Clayton Riddell and his small band of "normies," must fight for survival, and their journey to find Clayton's estranged wife and young son rockets the book toward resolution.
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I give this book 3 out of 5 stars. ***
Amazon.com Average Customer Review: 3 and a half stars out of 5 - based on 733 reviews.
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Yay! The pendant I ordered from Thailand arrived today! Supposedly, the design is a symbol for the Yakusa (Japanese Mafia), but I'm not really sure if I believe that or not... I just love the design.
~*Quote of the day*~
Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.
Oyasumi nasai (Japanese)
Meaning: Slightly polite way to say "good night". For a more casual way of saying it, shorten to Oyasumi.
Currently Listening to... "The Kill" - 30 Seconds To Mars
1 comment:
Oh, I like the necklace. It's kind of a combination of Japanese and Celtic style.
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