another good one from SK
590438
Great cast of characters, pulled me in and made want to keep reading. Others have detailed the plot points, so I won't go into it. This is one I'll read again.
36952
This is my first audio book in which I had not read the actual book first. I've been a fan of the Darkhunter books since the start and this one has characters from those and / or references some of those beloved characters. I think the narrator did a great job with this. Maybe the voices were a little off, but he did a good job portraying women vs. men, and moving the story along in a way that kept it interesting. He also did a very good job with switching up accents in my opinion. Of course, a native frenchman, englishman, etc. may not agree, but to my ear, it worked well enough to highlight the differences in the characters.

As is typical with SK books, there are A LOT of characters, and keeping them all straight is always challenging. I've learned to kind of filter out the lesser characters and focus on the main ones in order to really follow along. I can tell you that I will finish out the series and may just stick to the audio version as I liked the way it unfolded as an audio.

Similar to the DH books, the Deadmen have some unique quality that makes them fitting to be selected for the task being assigned to them. Tasks that no everyday human could possibly handle. They are "lost" souls or individuals who would appear irredeemable to their fellow man based on some of the atrocities they've committed, but have the ability to reclaim their souls and life if they fulfill what is required of them.

What I had a problem with in this book is the romance. It felt like it came out of left field. The players, the issues, how things progressed built up at a pace that I enjoyed. As usual, keeping track of who was most powerful wasn't easy, and I have to admit, still a little confusing, but by the end, I really did find that I enjoyed this book as much as the DH series.
3634175
This is not one of SK's most thought provoking books but I like the way he writes and he has some amazing ideas.  Very creative
2679572
I love reading King 's books. Ever since I first picked up a copy of Gotrek and Felix a few years ago I have always looked for his works. If you enjoyed his other books, this one will be satisfying as well.
3149644
It's as close to a perfect book as possible.  SK has gotten better with his writing and this is a book to keep one thinking and re-reading.  This one book is enough reason to buy the entire series!
4596543
I decided to give this book a try, and found myself stopping another novel by a very prolific writer (SK) to read this. I found it very entertaining, a total page-turner, and I could not put it down until finished. I thing SK will forgive me, as he is very supportive of new authors. Read this book, you will not regret it. Expect to see the author's name again....
3182066
Another winner for Emily Kimelman, this time to China, and to see if Dan has betrayed her. The newest one to join this group is Bobby, she has learn to trust him now. And we still have Blue by Sydney side, hopefully for a lot longer. Sydney once again has risked life and limb for promise of something better for people. Her books are not for everyone, a little graphic, but good stories.
2935496
Do not miss this story.  SK is a storyteller unequaled to any other authors. The in-depth characterizations are equal to his abilities as an author.  He is right up there with Dickensian and Poe.
2006291
Another good one from an author I have started to watch for.
3627143
Most SK fans will tell you that what makes King such a great writer has little to do with the scary plot line and almost everything to do with character development - this ability to get inside the characters' head and allow you to identify with them on an almost intimate level. This is also the difference between a merely ok (or bad) King novel and great one.  Sometimes he's pouring his soul onto the page - other times he's blowing his nose on it.

This is Great Stephen King.

Starting with the primary character who finds the "thing" in the forest, adding her long time friend and lover, then weaving outward to encompass the entire town, these are all believable, likable (or not) characters with textured lives reacting to a super natural event.

Others have summarized the plot. I just reread it after 19 years and enjoyed it more than I did the first time.

The Tommyknockers definitely rates in the top 5 on my SK list.
420447
Watsuki may not have written the material for this arc, but that doesn't stop it from being good.
In this arc, Kenshin confronts a new opponent who somehow knows the Hiten Mitsurugi style and is using it to kill. After a dangerous situtation involving Misao and later on Chou (no further spoilers given here) its back to Kyoto, only to risk a battle thats been hundreds of year in the making.
A new cast of characters are introduced, as well as a deeply interesting storyline. Personalities of the main cast are kept intact and in character.

I think this arc is very in line with Watsuki's style, both in character development and in plot quality found in the previous RK series.

There aren't that many decent fillers out there, so don't pass up this arc.
1933537
Good story.  Nice sidestep from what we've come to expect from King. Keep up the good work.
Another one like  this please.
132213
I love SK short stories as they are all different but to the point and edgy.
He has such insight into human nature and can find the dark side of any situation.
I just wish he would bring out more.
3582235
An amazing page-turner by the great Stephen King, and my favorite SK novel of all time (I've read at least 2 dozen). Set aside an entire weekend, and don't start reading until Friday evening. A lengthy book (850 pages?), but well worth the effort. Any SK fan will love this book, guaranteed.
1473116
Highly entertaining with a few new cases...Another good one from Nick!
213376
This is my third book by SK Lessly and was probably my least favorite but with that being said I still thought it was pretty good.  Honestly, I could have done without the whole kidnapping/murder plot but I understand there had to be something in the story besides the romance. I lost some interest in the book during that part but loved the storyline about the developing relationship between Josh and Kenya.  I do enjoy this author and will continue to read her books and I have to admit that it is nice to read about my city, Pittsburgh, PA, in the books.  Way to rep the Burgh S.K.!!!!!
4830392
Very creepy!  This reminded me of Steven King's writing, and I'm a big SK fan. A minor criticism, it could do with a bit of editing, for spelling and such.