This is one of my most favorite King novels, primarily because it deals with such inexplicable things like telekinesis and pyrokinesis.

The story seems plausible to me, seeing as what we have since been let to know about government projects like MK Ultra and the Project Dragonfly. (Although, in those cases the aim wasn't so much supernatural powers as much as mind control, brainwashing and creating multiple compartmentalizing personalities).

Also, Charlie is a protagonist that I felt I wanted to protect and aid, so whenever she triumphed, I was happy, and when someone came to almost-kill/catch/terrorize her, I wanted to hurt that person. This is over course very important when creating characters.

The plot was riveting and moved forward at a fast pace, with a few calmer scenes in between for the reader to catch their breath. The characters were true to their cliches (especially the governmental goons). And of course, as always, King's writing was superb.