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So... is this like a prequel to Desperation?

Jim Bowen It's sort of a "parallel universe" story. The characters are similar, just in a different situation.…moreIt's sort of a "parallel universe" story. The characters are similar, just in a different situation.(less)

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So how come no one on here seems to get this is all part of The Gunslinger mythos ? Just two different stories (Desperation and The Regulators) with the "same" characters from two different realities. There is much the same feel here as with The Talisman and Eyes of the Dragon.

Maria Rose I got the reference especially with the description of TAK outside Seth's body, you recognize that he's a demonic entity used in several other tales t…moreI got the reference especially with the description of TAK outside Seth's body, you recognize that he's a demonic entity used in several other tales to explain the mind control factor. (less)

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Why did this book have to keep going into detail about everyone's gut? We get it....Stephen King thinks everyone in the suburbs is fat.

Maria Rose Your have to understand where Stephen King's mind was in those days. Even though he has written many novels, there was a period of time when he was al…moreYour have to understand where Stephen King's mind was in those days. Even though he has written many novels, there was a period of time when he was also under the influence especially during the Bachman novel years,which explains the darker tone and theextra gory details.(less)

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The beginning certainly catches my attention but the book kind of goes limp by the end. What do you people think?

Maria Rose Okay the ending was a bit soft but it did give a resolution to what happened to Audrey and Seth mindset and their ability to create their own dream wo…moreOkay the ending was a bit soft but it did give a resolution to what happened to Audrey and Seth mindset and their ability to create their own dream world.(less)

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Stuart Just finished this today and thinking the same thing. The letter was written 10 years before the events on Poplar Street. I was thinking it was just r…moreJust finished this today and thinking the same thing. The letter was written 10 years before the events on Poplar Street. I was thinking it was just referring to another kid and mother who's life got destroyed by Tak and their ghosts haunt the resort. Not sure to be honest. (less)

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