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Start date: June 15, 2024

Finish date: July 14, 2024

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Nov 17, 2024 Lena rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: horror, collection

The Dreamers ★★★★½
Oh yes, I loved that dark dark trip to Lovecraft Lane. A vet comes back from Vietnam to be recruited by a rich mad scientist looking for what’s behind the Wall of Sleep.

Two Talented Bastids ★★★★☆
I need a minute. That was amazing and kick-in-the-balls depressing. You wonder at his relationship with his children. This is either empathy or a fearsome diss.

The Fifth Step ★★★½☆
A retiree makes the mistake of talking to a needy stranger in NYC. It felt harsh.

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Nov 24, 2024 C.P. rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horror

Really solid collection of short horror. I went ahead and gave this 5 stars as it was refreshing to get a mix of both classic King vibes, and some stuff that stood out as unique from him. As with most collections, there's one or two that fall flat, but for the most part I enjoyed this entire read. The last story is worth the entire book. It's absolutely devastating and lovely. ...more

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