I eagerly awaited this release after reading the synopsis. This was the first Stephen King book I have bought in 6 or more years. I find that since Insomnia his books have gone downhill and are too much talk not enough of anything else. This book was fabulous, it read like I was watching a movie. Finished it in the blink of an eye, couldn't put it down! I totally recommend buying this book, especially if you were a fan of his older novels. I couldn't believe the so-so reviews out there, but maybe they were expecting his new style rather than the much appreciated past.