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Revival
Revival | Stephen King ,New York Times Bestselling Author
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A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobsincluding Jamies mother and beloved sister, Claire. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family, this charismatic preacher curses God, mocks all religious belief, and is banished from the shocked town. Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from the age of thirteen, he plays in bands across the country, living the nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll while fleeing from his familys horrific loss. In his mid-thirtiesaddicted to heroin, stranded, desperateJamie meets Charles Jacobs again, with profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devils devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. Its a masterpiece from King, in the great American tradition of Frank Norris, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe.
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abookishbutterfly
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Revival had been recommended to me as a book comparable to the show Midnight Mass. I can certainly see some thematic similarities, but this novel failed to fully stimulate my heart and mind. I enjoyed it, but I know it won‘t stick with me in the same way.

My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4518292632

TheNeverendingTBR I thought this book was all about THAT ending. It should have been a short story. 3y
abookishbutterfly @TheNeverendingTBR It definitely could have done without a lot of the filler. 3y
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Revival | Stephen King ,New York Times Bestselling Author
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New read 😁 #Novemberread

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FlowerFairy
Revival | Stephen King ,New York Times Bestselling Author
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Audio booking and knitting in the sunshine. The only thing cows care less about than what you‘re listening to is what you‘re knitting.

julesG 👍 6y
Reecaspieces It is so pretty here too! Enjoy your day....moo to the cows for me! 6y
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jlabombard10315
Revival | Stephen King ,New York Times Bestselling Author
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Because what else would you read while vacationing in Maine but Stephen King? 👍

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jlabombard10315
Revival | Stephen King ,New York Times Bestselling Author
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Husband and both kids in bed by 8pm! Super excited to curl up for a few minutes of quiet time to myself with a new book, glass of wine, and my favorite show in the background! ❤📚🤓🍷❤