Stephen King
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Date read: 16 - 31 December 2017
Length: 619 pages
Hearts in Atlantis tells five stories linked by the 60's, the Vietnam War, and Carol Gerber. We get different views from the mid-60's to the late-90's, but all entirely stuck in the 60's. From a young boy helping an old man hide from the Low Men to a blind man scamming money by posing as a homeless man, what was so special about that time?
I liked how all the stories are linked, and they're all good, but the first is my favourite. It's probably the main story in the book, as it is just under half the book. I was very drawn to Bobby and his relationship with Ted. It's captivating and I just wanted to keep on reading.
I like how the first and last novel are from the point of view of the same character, even if several decades apart. It rounds off nicely, and I was hoping I would read more from Bobby. I would have liked to know more about Bobby's later years though, as there's a lot of hints about events that have happened, but you don't really learn much about them.
The story about Blind Willie was a little confusing, and I don't really see much point in it being included. I suppose it was kind of interesting, but it didn't take my fancy as much as the others and I feel it didn't really fit with the other stories.
Carol Gerber. What's the deal with Carol Gerber? Although she's not a main character in any of the stories, she seems to be a connection. It's a good connection, but maybe not what you think would connect them initially.
This is the first Stephen King novel I've read, and it was good! I have a few more, so will definitely give them a go in the future.
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The Wee Librocubicularist
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