By: Holly Lambert

Holly Lambert — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:41:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing your memories of one of our darkest days in American history. This may be a good intro to the work of Stephen King for anyone who may have been turned off by the supernatural gore in his earlier books. Aside from the time travel plot device, there are no fantastical elements like vampires, possessed cars or homicidal clowns. Early reviews have praised King for his detailed research of historical events and figures, and he even consulted Richard and Doris Kearns Goodwin on certain plot points. But this is Stephen King, so be prepared for a fair amount of violence and very liberal and creative uses of profanity. I am really looking forward to reading this book, but for those used to more urbane reading, you may want to peruse the first few pages before you buy, to make sure the narrative style is to your liking.

By: Russ I.

Russ I. — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:27:12 +0000

I have never read any of Stephen King’s novels but this one seems fascinating. I am I intrigued by how he set the story up. I am also a history buff. I remember exactly the time (and where I was) when JFK was shot. It was a bleak moment. Many people were in shock and crying; it was as if the day stood still on that 22nd day of Nov. 1963. Many people are talking about the book right now because it is going to come out in a few days (as you have stated in your piece). I heard the book is around 700 pages. I’ll probably need to bring a dolly with me when I pick up the book at B&N!

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By: Holly Lambert

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