50% off the second book at Barnes & Noble so I bought a couple of mysteries. Only on chapter four but this looks promising.

Just like with book one, there is no slow start; it jumps right in. This is where Roland's quest truly begins and there is so much to sink your teeth into. We're getting to know Roland better. Still tough as nails, but with a little more feeling.

The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because the Odetta/Detta sections dragged on a little much, in Kings wordy fashion, but he redeemed himself after that.

I enjoyed this book right from the first page.

I seem to be among the minority on this book. I didn't enjoy it like so many did. I felt there was too much repetition. There was potential to feel emotionally invested in John and Mim, but they were kept at arms length. I kept reading because it seemed like it was going somewhere, but it never did.

A solid 70's horror! I found it a little slow at the beginning, but not too painful. The creepy atmosphere slowly builds up. It doesn't rely on blood and gore, instead it uses the unseen and pulls on the reader's imagination.
The further I got into the book, the harder it was to put it down.

A haunting read! I sat up all night finishing this book. Once I got to the last third I couldn't put it down.
The book is large and slow going in places. I stopped reading it a couple of times to read other books, but I couldn't get it out of my head so I went back to it. Living through the pandemic, I have to say, he was spot on with many things when he wrote this in 1978.

This was a good book, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I've just started reading Stephen King, and this was a nice introduction into his world of horror.

"Almost everyone thought the man and the boy were father and son."
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So happy I found this on eBay. I've heard good things about it.
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I wasn't fond of Guy (the main character) at first, but he grew on me as I got to know him better. This book has lots of twists and creepiness. The further I got into it, the harder it was to put it down. It did get a little redundant for a bit, but the creepiness made up for it.

I think I'm among the minority, but I thought it was just ok. It had too many slow parts and fillers for such a short book. It probably would have worked better with parts removed, and included in a book of short stories instead.

I didn't like Susan; I thought her life choices were childish and selfish. I was also disappointed in the ending.

I was enjoying this book, but then it began to grow tiresome so I put it down. I love the concept, but after a while it seemed to drag on. Maybe it should have been The 5 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. lol

Over the course of a couple of weeks it kept entering my thoughts, so I picked it back up and continued on. I'm happy I decided to carry on. I did enjoy it, but I guess I just needed a break for everything to soak in; there's a lot going on.

I found the beginning slow, but there was enough going on that I wanted to give it more of a chance so I kept going. Almost half way in, it really picks up, but I found the ending lacking. I can't say I hated it, but I didn't enjoy it enough to read book number two in the series.

I'm up to chapter six, and just now deciding not to give up on this book. I wasn't liking it at first. We'll see, it looks like it's getting better so I'll keep going.
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This was a fun read! I kept changing my mind on who did it, then changing my mind back again. I love Izzy and Flo, and although Rushmore didn't have much involvement in this story, he had enough for me to want more. Maybe in future books, Rushmore will have more of a role. I think he would be a fun addition.
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I enjoyed the story, and I will be reading book number two in the series. This had some slow parts, but I noticed that happens sometimes in books that are first in a series. I found the characters likable, and I want to see what happens to them next.
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#mystery #cozymystery #fiction #whodunit

I enjoyed reading this story. After watching movies, it's nice to get the real story. It's good to read the classics even if you enjoy the movies. The movies never get the stories totally correct.
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#classics #horror #gothic #shortstories

This was a nice little ghost story. I really enjoyed it, and I will be looking at more of her books.
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#horror #paranormal #supernatural #ghosts #ghoststory

I was pulled right in. Vida Winters' family is like watching a train wreck; you can't look away. I couldn't put it down!
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#fiction #mystery #historicalfiction #gothic

Parts were slow going, but I enjoyed it.
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#historicalfiction #romance #historicalromance

All the characters are just messed up. I don't normally read psychological thrillers, so it's probably just not my bag.
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#mystery #thriller #crime #psychologicalthriller

I love history, and Tombstone, AZ has been on my bucket list for years. This book held my attention from the first page to the last. I love it!
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#nonfiction #history #westerns #americanhistory

Mysteries are my favorite genre, and Agatha Christie is the queen.
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#mystery #cozymystery #classics #agathachristie #detective

I liked it, but I felt like it was missing something. I can't put my finger on what, but it just didn't feel complete to me.
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#fiction #fantasy #romance #chiclit

I love mysteries, I knit, and I live in Massachusetts, so I wanted to love this book. At least I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.
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#mystery #cozymystery #fiction

I'm selective about my vampire reading because I don't like the new stuff that's popular today, so I was thrilled to find this series. Blood Oath and The President's Vampire were very good, but Christopher Farnsworth really outdid himself with Red, White, and Blood. The first thing out of my mouth when I read the ending was, WHAT?! and I proceeded to scan the internet for signs when book number four will be released.
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#vampire #vampires #horror

Christopher Farnsworth incorporates historical figures and events into the story line. He also references horror movies as though they were previous cases, which I enjoyed.
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#vampire #vampires #urbanfantasy #fantasy #horror #thriller

I loved this book!
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#vampire #vampires #urbanfantasy #fantasy #horror #thriller

A light creepy and spooky read. I enjoyed it.
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#horror #mystery #ghosts #paranormal

I enjoyed this book, but not near as much as the first four books in the series. It just didn't engage me like the other books did. I had the 'been there done that' feeling. The beginning was good, but somewhere along the line it lost my interest so much that I put it down for about three weeks.
When I finally finished it I enjoyed the ending, but it was a long road getting there.
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#mystery #thriller #suspense #fiction

Another page turner by Dan Brown. Loved it!
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I'm enjoying this series. The Lost Symbol is a page turner. I love how it includes little tidbits of interesting facts throughout it.
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I enjoyed this book. It's a story, it's fiction, that's all it was meant to be, don't over think it. I'm amazed at how people are reacting to this book. It's a fictional story, and I enjoyed it.
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I really enjoyed this book! I think people are over analyzing it and being more critical because of the nature of the plot.
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I couldn't put it down! I was completely engrossed in the story, and I was sorry it had to end.
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#dracula #vampire #vampires #horror #mystery #historical

I was excited to learn about this book and I was not disappointed. The characters were taken an unexpected direction. I loved it!
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#dracula #vampire #horror #vampires

Dracula's Guest was referenced in the author's notes, in Dracul, so I thought I would check it out. It was removed from the original novel (Dracula) by the editor. It's a creepy little story. I did enjoy it, but I think it would have done better in its original place in Dracula, rather than as a stand alone story.
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#dracula #horror #classics #vampire #shortstories

I really enjoyed this book. Even if you've seen every Dracula movie made, there's nothing like the original book.
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#dracula #horror #classics #vampire

I read Dracula the Undead (which I loved), also written by dacre stoker, so I was expecting Dracul to be very good. I wasn't disappointed. This darkly atmospheric Gothic horror was a joy to read.
If you read this book, be sure to read the author's notes at the end. I found them fascinating.
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#horror #vampire #vampires #dracula #gothic

So far I'm enjoying the Pendergast series. All the books up until this one have been fantastic, but this one was just terrible. I didn't enjoy it.
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#thriller #mystery #horror #pendergast