It's tempting to think of this book as having been intentionally made with a visual media release in mind. King always likes to say he wrote it as a screenplay because that's the format the story insisted upon. After reading this work, I can't help but feel King was right. It's difficult to imagine this story in any other format. A charismatic lead, a truly terrifying villain, and an engaging supporting cast make this one a lovely read. 4/5