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Pikathulhu
Gwendy's Button Box | Stephen King
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I had no expectations going into this, and accordingly, I was pleasantly surprised. In addition to a not insubstantial appearance from a well-known villain in King's canon, the story of young Gwendy being saddled with the weight of a nearly unimaginable responsibility was a massively entertaining one. This was helped along in no small part by what an enjoyable companion Gwendy turned out to be. I look forward to seeing what's next for her. 5/5

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deeannloso
Gwendy's Magic Feather | Richard Chizmar
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Pickpick

Richard Chizmar is becoming Stephen King 2.0. Every book I‘ve read by Chizmar is artfully written, suspenseful and, sometimes, with a touch of reality. This book was well written and had plenty of suspense to keep me going. The only downside was that I figured out who the kidnapper was halfway through. I still recommend it. #SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

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deeannloso
Gwendy's Magic Feather | Richard Chizmar
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“With breathtaking and lyrical prose, Gwendy‘s Magic Feather explores whether our lives are controlled by fate or the choices we make and what price we sometimes have to pay. Prepare to return again to Stephen King‘s Castle Rock, the sleepy little town built on a bedrock of deep, dark secrets, just as it‘s about to awaken from its quiet slumber once more.”

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keithlafo
Gwendy's Magic Feather | Richard Chizmar
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Mehso-so

I like Chizmar‘s prose and voice, but I this often felt like a story that didn‘t quite know what it wanted to be about. There‘s a serial killer subplot that seems tacked on, familial drama that is poignant but falls flat, and the mysterious button box that ultimately felt inconsequential within the narrative. I still love Gwendy as a character, but this missed the mark for me.

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deeannloso
Gwendy's Button Box, Volume 1: A Novella | Stephen King, Richard Chizmar
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Pickpick

We are introduced to Gwendy Peterson, a 12 year old girl, and Richard Ferris, (if you‘re a King fan, you‘ll recognize the initials). Mr. Ferris gives Gwendy a mahogany box with different colored buttons, one that dispenses little chocolates and one that dispenses rare coins. The other buttons can be used for nefarious purposes. Things change drastically for Gwendy until she gives the box back. #SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Fantastic!💜 2mo
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deeannloso
Gwendy's Button Box, Volume 1: A Novella | Stephen King, Richard Chizmar
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Every day in the summer of 1974, 12 year old Gwendy Peterson has taken the Suicide Stairs, which are held by strong—if time-rusted—iron bolts and zig-zag up the precarious cliffside. One day when Gwendy gets to the top of Castle View, a stranger calls to her. There on a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat, and a white shirt. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat.

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keithlafo
Gwendy's Button Box | Stephen King
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Pickpick

A simple story, but one told with that imaginative King charm. I‘m curious to check out the other two installments.

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LitsyEvents
Elevation | Stephen King
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repost for @BarkingMadRead

This month‘s book is #Elevation Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
🎉🎉🎉 if you want to be added to the tag list, let me know!

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BarkingMadRead
Elevation | Stephen King
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Finished my 1st book for 2024, a reread for #losersclub I love the beginning of the year, because your book fulfills prompts for pretty much every challenge you‘re doing 🤣 I huge this one 🌟🌟🌟🌟because while it‘s a good book, SK is crazy on the politics in this one, which I‘m not a fan of 🤷🏻‍♀️ USA challenge: Maine 📚 A to Z: E 📚 book bingo: one word title 📚 Pop: set in the snow 📚 52 books: no people on cover #52bookclub2024 ⬇️

GinaKButler Boo for too much politics. 👎🏼 3mo
BarkingMadRead Cover to cover: stars 📚 HPOOTP: includes a flight 📚 Disney: strong independent female 📚 book rack: less than 200 pages 📚 B&N: books that have friendship 📚 3mo
BarkingMadRead @GinaKButler SK definitely has his views 🤣 and it is somewhat related to the plot but he sometimes take it too far. I still love him 🤣 3mo
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GinaKButler @BarkingMadRead I love him, too, but I also wonder if his newer books will have the staying power of his classics… 3mo
BarkingMadRead @GinaKButler I‘m not so sure 3mo
BarbaraBB That is a fab start with the challenge! 3mo
Karkar I like I got dropped off. I missed the last few months☹️. Can I please get added back. I promise to catch up 3mo
BarkingMadRead @Karkar absolutely, you probably missed the posts last year about staying on the tag list. I‘ll add you now 😀 3mo
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JenniferEgnor
Gwendy's Button Box | Stephen King
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Fast paced read that starts off sweet but turns violent near the end. A young girl who is bullied is given a very special box to care for but not to use. It has buttons that will produce terrible consequences somewhere in the world if pushed, but will also distribute a divine piece of chocolate. Can she resist the temptation? Can she handle the weight of her choices? Could you?