Loves these short stories not a bad one in the book
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So reading reviews I had heard nothing but good things about this book. Even still, it is a Stephen King book so good or bad, I'm going to read it. The one thing in all of the reviews that stood out no matter who read it is that this book is Dark. Well my first thought is, of course it is; it's a Stephen King novel. I really didn't expect what I got.

Each story was great and they will stick with me for a long time. It is even hard to say for sure which my favorite is because I loved each one differently. I don't want to get into what each story was about because I'm afraid I will give up some aspect that will take the surprise factor out of it for someone else. Here is what I will say; when you finish the book make sue to read the afterword. I am one of those crazy readers who has to read a book cover to cover so I read the afterword, authors notes, and acknowledgements. In King's Afterword he mentions how dark this is and that he realizes it must have been difficult for some to read. In truth he says it was difficult for him to write. This really impressed me, because some would think that King is graphic just because he can be.

King has this way of writing characters that seem like real flesh and blood people. They are the people you see everyday, or the neighbor you have over for a bar-b-q. They feel like you have known them all your life. King mentions in his Afterward that he wanted to write characters that had to deal with these horrible situations and how they might deal with it. He wanted to really tap into the dark places inside each one of us. Each story had me putting myself in the character's shoes and trying to decide what I might do in that situation. At times I cheered, and other times I cringed praying I never had to be in that situation. This is what kept me turning pages and looking forward to being able to pick up the book again.

This book isn't terrifying like some of King's other books, but while reading it I could feel the sense of impending doom, and uncomfortable at what might be coming on the next page. I loved this book and the more I think about it the more it becomes one of my favorites. In writing this review I was planning on it being a 4 star review, but as I write this I remember everything from every story and wish I could read this for the first time all over again already. So at this point I can firmly say this is a 5 star book and will be shelved on my favorites shelf. I encourage everyone to read this because it is very well written and it really does make you think about what you would do faced with similar situations.
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I enjoyed all the short stories in this set. I didn't have a favorite as they were all good. Since they are short stories you could read one or more at your own pace and make them last like I did.
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I really enjoyed the stories. As the case with short stories it seems they ended to quickly but were worth the read.
3670944
The three stories were detailed and very good short stories, they were more romance then I like. I would recommend for a quick read.
503658
my husband loves these stories.  from the first one to the last one i will order these for him
3873355
This is one of my favorites with all my favorite authors. I like the short stories that are fast paced and quick to read without an overload of detail to get bogged down in. I have the paper back (and read it a year ago) then downloaded the ebook and read it again.
3937980
Loved these stories so cute my son and I can't wait to read even more great bed time stories
3873218
I love these books. Good for anyone who likes how things work type of books or are just bored and need a short read to fill the time enjoyably.
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Short stories are like eating Hershey's Kisses only each one tastes a bit different.  The only drawback is that some stories are so good you wish there was a book.
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enjoyed the book would like her to write more
three books is not enough please come up with more stories
136946
the stories were compeling and just wonderful love all of them, would like some more just like these to read but longer
2231191
Loved all the clean short stories of that time period of mail order brides keep bringing these stories  love them good job
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This book contains some really good short stories.  I have totally enjoyed the ones I have read so far.  I keep the book in my car in case I have to pop into a place that I may have to wait for a few minutes.
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I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Good book and great book depending on which short story I was reading. The good ones were crazy genius others I thought were okay.
The Foreword rocked and made me love Bruce Willis even more, he's McClane how can it be more? And yet I do. The title story was good as were the majority of the stories in this great little read. I did find a couple to be a bit meh for me but these were few and far between.
All in all great variety in the stories from a house for sale with a sex dungeon which really should make a house a total must buy to a kid who thinks he's French and well yeah just read that one. I also now wish my mall had a Punchateria, seriously I would go bankrupt but be really happy.
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5 Amazing stories  by five Amazing Authors I read this book in  few hours I was so engrossed in the stories that I didn't even have tea  each and every one these authors make you feel a part of the story like your actually  there the descriptions of various scenes and locations is limited by our imaginations and these ladies make us use ours I hope we get to read more novellas like these
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I got this to give a friend because of a short story that I had read when the book came out. These are good stories and I recommend the collection.
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I am rereading some of the mysteries and reading some that I haven't read yet. I love her books. they keep me interested, they're funny and can't wait to complete my collection of her books:)