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Sleeping Beauties by Stephen        King
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it was ok

DNF'd the audiobook at 80%, which took me 3.5 weeks to get through.

Big Huge Sigh. I really wanted to love this as I love Stephen King, but alas I did not. While the book is ok, and the narrator (Marin Ireland) is phenomenal, unfortunately, the storyline is lacking. I no longer care about why women are cocooned in a moth like material and if any will survive this strange disease. Though this is character driven fiction, which I normally love, there's just something missing here, which I can't quite put my finger on.

After weeks of trying to slog through this, I've decided to give up. Perhaps it's me and it's the wrong time to read this book, thus if you're reading this review, and are interested in this novel, please check out other reviews as I am only one reader.

Thank you to my local library for loaning me a copy of this audiobook.

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Reading Progress

September 23, 2021 – Started Reading
September 23, 2021 – Shelved
October 3, 2021 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Yikes! 80% is REALLY REALLY trying!! 😬


message 2: by Farrah (new) - added it

Farrah Reading shouldn't feel like a chore so good for you to have the patience to get to 80% 🙂


message 3: by Lucy (new)

Lucy You certainly gave this one a good try. Enjoy your next read 🙂.


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Sorry this didn't work for you, Susanne. I hope you love your next book!


message 5: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Sorry this one was a miss, Susanne! :(


message 6: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth Terrific review! I love King too but I have not read this one yet..Hope you love your next one. 💗


Susan  (on hiatus) Oh no, 80% was quite a vallient effort and I'm sorry that it wasn't enjoyable. Slogging through is a chore, not a leisure activity.🌸🌺🌸🌺


message 8: by JanB (new)

JanB You gave it a good try Susanne, and you know I'm a fan of the dnf :) I hope you love your next book!


message 9: by Ceecee (new)

Ceecee Well you gave it a good go! Hope you enjoy your next one!


message 10: by Fran (new)

Fran Susanne...sometimes determination is not enough. I applaud your effort! Onward to your next five star read!


message 11: by Bianca (new)

Bianca You can't say you didn't try ... I'm yet to read King, for whatever strange reason I'm not drawn to his books. I follow him on Twitter for his witty political commentary. :-)


Debra You put in a good effort. I hope you next listen is more enjoyable!


message 13: by Diane (new)

Diane Wallace Honest!


message 14: by Angela M (new)

Angela M Wow, Susanne . What stamina to get that far !


message 15: by Kaceey (new)

Kaceey Oh no! DNF on Stephen King!?😱


Becky Rice I'm currently reading this. Am at 56% on my kindle. Debating on skimming to end to finish. Sooo overly slow


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