This is the first Stephen King book I've ever read and all I can say is that it has lived up to my expectation of what King books should be. This is the best thriller book I've ever read! So, it's all thumbs up and I recommend it for everyone to read.

Personally, my eldest child is also in the retarded category, I accept it and I dare to say that because it's who he is and how he had become. And even if that's the case, I love him with all my heart. Duddits is afflicted with Down;s syndrome, my son has cerebral palsy. I was struck when I read the part of the book which says that the mother and son can actually practice telepathy. However, with my son, I think it's not the case, but, I think I'll try to listen a lot to him, Who knows? :D

Anyway, I enjoyed the book. I enjoyed how the story unfolded as I read it. I can never guess what will happen next. Each scene just made me want to go on reading. Well, that's usually the case if it's a good book.

Since I'm a busy person. I actually thought I'll spend about a month reading this book but turns out, not at all. That's how interesting the book was! So, go on ahead and read it. It's worth it and you'll never regret spending time reading it.