- Hardcover: 825 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 078628966X
- ISBN-13: 978-0786289660
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.7 x 4.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfyingly Stephen,
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This review is from: Lisey's Story: A Novel (Paperback)
I find that I either love Stephen King's books or want to throw them, but they never leave me feeling neutral, that's for sure. I loved this one, but wanted to throw it for the first 50 pages, because it seemed poorly edited. I actually suspected a ghost writer because there were faux pas that Stephen just knows better than to make (e.g. referring to Lisey's sister as Amanda, Mandy and Manda in the space of a page, and not in diaglogue where it's more appropriate, and there were some jarring tense changes). But after that 50 page mark, it either improved or I didn't care because the story got mighty interesting. This book got better and better as it moved along. I could have taken a little less of Boo'ya Moon, but every visit there did advance the story, and the reality/unreality of the place is forever imprinted on my brain. The final visit revealed the last pieces of the puzzle (although we didn't really know there was a puzzle), but I wish it had been handled differently because the story felt over by then. I also had a hard time with reading the name Lisey ("rhymes with Cee Cee") as it is a pet name vs. nickname, and not one I'm familiar with for Lisa, so for much of the book, I corrected myself every time I said "Lyzee" in my head. Nevertheless, it is an excellent read. With these little issues I've discussed addressed, though, it may have been a 5 star novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of Stephen King,
By Judy (Montreal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lisey's Story: A Novel (Hardcover)
Lisey's Story is definitely destined to go down as one of King' top ten best books. The story, the characters and the writing are all way above the average. I was sorry to see it end. It is of the same memorable quality as King's TommyKnockers (an older Stephen King that is another favorite) and Delores Claiborne (don't be discouraged by the movie...the book is definitely worth reading). King's exceptional wit comes through in all of these books. And from other authors I would highly recommend The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield and Enchanted by Nancy Madore.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adventures in the Dark Forest,
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This review is from: Lisey's Story: A Novel (Paperback)
I found Lisey's Story to be one of Stephen King's more beautiful works, a love story rich in imagery that takes you away to another world, where adventures in the dark forest reach an unprecedented peak.This other world felt, to me, like a brilliant projection of the subconsious mind--an analogy to the way a creative person might experience the muse or the mysterious source of art. Its a book to read for pure pleasure, and to cherish the feeling of what real and tender romantic love between two people can be.
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