Questions About Desperation

by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)

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I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. Is this novel a ghost or crime story or is knowing which a spoiler? Thanks.

KATHLEEN I called it a monster story with a direct line to god.

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Anyone else read this?

Maria Rose The review I posted was a re-read because I had read it the year it first came out along with The Regulators under his pseudonym name of Richard Backm…moreThe review I posted was a re-read because I had read it the year it first came out along with The Regulators under his pseudonym name of Richard Backman. If you are a Stephen King reader the answer is simple, yes, you will enjoy it and be frightened thrilled at the same time.(less)

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What does "tak" even mean again?

Maria Rose It has several definitions but it is mainly a form of the language of the unformed (pre-human creatures). Tak by itself was the name taken as the iden…moreIt has several definitions but it is mainly a form of the language of the unformed (pre-human creatures). Tak by itself was the name taken as the identified "creature/demon/spirit" when they took over a human skinbody.(less)

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my copy has 693 pages, not 547. am i just dumb?

Maria Rose It depends on which edition and publication you read.

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Maria Rose My answer to you is that you are just starting to see a pattern in his writing which plays out over the different novels. You should read the entire G…moreMy answer to you is that you are just starting to see a pattern in his writing which plays out over the different novels. You should read the entire Gunsligher series which took 33 years to complete to fully understand his pattern and how he makes his world connect in all his novels. (less)

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I’m going to reread this book and buy the physical copy I’m not deleting it because I have a few likes on my upade of this book, so I hop people don’t mind? I’m more of a handheld physical book I try.

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I’m going to buy the physical copy of the book and reread it because I think it’s better I’m more of a physical book person than an eBook person I try. Would people who liked my update on this book mind if I do that?

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