It's May 10th and, yes, I've actually read this novella, so my review is honest. It's fantastic. It's May 10th and, yes, I've actually read this novella, so my review is honest. It's fantastic. ...more
I've read this many times over the years, so I can definitely speak on it, haha.
I’m so excited to present this tale of a black boy embracing his poweI've read this many times over the years, so I can definitely speak on it, haha.
I’m so excited to present this tale of a black boy embracing his power on his own terms in the face of strife. It’s both a universal and specific narrative, full of mysticism and adventure, and it was an absolute joy to write. ...more
I don’t do that thing where I say it’s this meets that, even when there are familiar elements. Doing that is a great way to make everything you encounI don’t do that thing where I say it’s this meets that, even when there are familiar elements. Doing that is a great way to make everything you encounter boring, including things that aren't boring. I take each story as its own thing.
This novella surprised me and didn’t. It didn’t surprise me because it’s Stephen King and just about everything he writes draws me in. He has a way with story that almost always keeps me reading on, even when I have criticisms.
The way I felt at the end surprised me...I burst into tears. It was the imagery of the last few paragraphs...no spoilers, so I won’t say more.
I love novellas because they pack so much story into something I can read in a few days (I’m not a fast reader, nor do I have a ton of time to sit and read, these days). After reading good novellas I feel heavy (pun intended) because I’ve taken in so much in such a short period of time. This did all that.
Also, I enjoyed the political aspects woven into the story, even if it were a bit clumsy. That’s reality (no character is devoid of politics and I'm glad these ones were written as if they were) and it pulled me in even more.
It's a weird and simple, warm-hearted tale. Exactly what I needed right now.
I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. They each left me feeling...some kinda way, lol. My favorite was by FAR "Squid Who Fell in Love witI really enjoyed this collection of short stories. They each left me feeling...some kinda way, lol. My favorite was by FAR "Squid Who Fell in Love with the Sun". INCREDIBLE, it brought tears to my eyes. I'd buy a framed poster of this story and put it on my wall to be read whenever I felt like stopping and thinking. My only advice, buy the hard copy. This is a book you need to be able to hold. ...more
Phenomenal. From the insects, to the style, to the politics, to the history, to the setting, to the complex realistic characters, to the relationship.Phenomenal. From the insects, to the style, to the politics, to the history, to the setting, to the complex realistic characters, to the relationship. Wow. Incredible. ...more