Book Review - End of Watch

End of Watch 

Stephen King

8.5 Stars
432 Pages

I have finally gotten around to the last novel of the Bill Hodges Trilogy! I got the beautiful hardcover for my birthday this year :)

I am torn between the positives and negatives of this novel, Positives : I really loved the characters right from the first book, strong fully formed characters are one of King's many talents and he did not disappoint. The dual points of view from both the heroes and the villains was incredibly well done. Evil is evil is evil, none of this justifying bad guy angst that has become such a popular trope - that I absolutely despise .
Negatives : I was so excited with the first two novels that there was nothing supernatural going on - it was a refreshing change - and while the supernatural was good and I loved the conclusion (although it is heartbreaking) I think a better idea could have been thought up. The book was consistently action packed and fast paced yet still managed to be a little drawn out (another King signature).

Overall I just love this series so much and most of my complaints are very very minor, picking at the little things that I noticed and some that I got watching a few other peoples reviews (which are now stuck in my head ) when I had completed the novel.

Book Review - Finders Keepers

For readers, one of life's most electrifying discoveries is that they are readers - not just capable of doing it (which Morris already knew), but in love with it. Hopelessly. Head over heels. The first book that does that is never forgotten, and each page seems to bring fresh revelation, one that burns and exalts :Yes! That's how it is! Yes! I aw that, too! And of course, That's what I think! That's what I FEEL! - Stephen King

This is one of the best quotes because it is SO true.

Finders Keepers

(The Bill Hodges Trilogy)

Stephen King

528 pages
9.5 stars
Mystery / Thriller / Murder / Serial Killer /
Med Level Read

The highest rating I have given to a book this year! It is phenomenal, amazing, twisted, dark and creepy. I love the characters, I love how there are two stories that blend together seamlessly. King is a master there are no strange leaps in logic or plot holes big enough to drive a car through. It is eerily realistic, a must read!
This is the second novel in the trilogy and it has been almost a year since I started it. Which for me is a very long time but I still remember Mr. Mercedes clearly. This is one of the few trilogies that I am purposefully reading slowly. There is so much to take in and they are such great novels. One of my favourite things is the POV, in both novels we have had the villain as well as the hero's side. Even more enjoyable is the lack of "villain angst" where it turns out our bad-guy has a troubled passed and is really more misunderstood "a product of nurture" or lack there of. Which is one of the most annoying trends that has turned up in the past few years. I could go on and on but I am trying not to include spoilers!

-You just HAVE to read this trilogy!!!

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