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I do not like short stories UNLESS they are written by Stephen King. In fact, a lot of my favorite King books are compilations of his short stories and novellas. And this newest collection did not disappoint. The stories dealt less with the horror we are accustomed to with Mr. King and more with the darker side of human nature (which is really still a version of horror, but more realistic to everyday life).
I only skipped one story - I don't recall the name of it but it was set up like a long-for ...more
I only skipped one story - I don't recall the name of it but it was set up like a long-for ...more
This collection is great. There were some funny stories, some scary stories, and some that were just twisted. I loved the varied tone and the intro to each story explaining the "story behind the story".
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This collection didn't really have a standout story. There were some good ones but several of them were just too depressing for me.
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Blockade Billy and Ur were definitely my favorite stories in this collection.
May 24, 2015
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Jill (Fond of Fiction)
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