An apocalyptic drama of good and evil, madness and revelation, this is a novel of modern horror and suspense.
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A notice to those who feel that Stephen King has lost his magic touch: Desperation is the genuine goods. The ensemble cast of ordinary Americans thrown together by chance, including a disgruntled alcoholic writer and a child who is wise beyond his years, may be a bit too familiar. But the nearly deserted Nevada mining town with an enormous haunted mine pit and an abandoned movie theatre where the survivors hang out makes for a striking battleground, and the grisly action rarely flags. Best of all, though, are the characters of Tak, the ancient body-hopping evil who emerges from the mine, and of "God"--whom the New York Times describes as "the edgiest creation in Desperation. Remote, isolated, ironic, shrouded behind disguises, perhaps ‘another legendary shadow,' this deity forms a sly foil, and an icy mirror, to Tak."
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'Genuinely masterful' (Daily Telegraph )
'A massive volume of terror crafted creepily' (Daily Mail )
'King again proves himself the premier literary barometer of our cultural clime...The terror is relentless...deeply moving and enthralling masterpiece' (Publishers Weekly ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'A massive volume of terror crafted creepily' (Daily Mail )
'King again proves himself the premier literary barometer of our cultural clime...The terror is relentless...deeply moving and enthralling masterpiece' (Publishers Weekly ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This was the first Stephen King novel that I ever read (my parents thought that 11 was too young, but I ignored them) and it remains my absolute favourite. Although I have read countless other Stephen king wonders, such as CARRIE, 'SALEM'S LOT, ROSE MADDER and BAG OF BONES, the only one which I think even closley rivals DESPERATION is FIRESTARTER. In the derelict settlement of Desperation, the stage is set for a huge battle between Tak, a possessing demon, and God, or maybe just God's avatar, David. The menacing images of the coyote and the wolf, Tak's avatars, recur throughout the novel and I found the entire book from beginning to end entirely breathtaking.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book, although quite long, is truly addictive. The plot ids twisted, just when you think you know whats going to happen something truly unexpected happens. This book has many characters, you can`t help yourself being attracted to at least one of them. This book is not one of King`s scarier books, but don`t be put off by that it is truly brilliant. You will find yourself gripped to the thrilling storyline. I can`t say any more except read this book and I can give 100% gurantee you won`t regret it. It is just exceptionally dazzling. 10/10
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By L.H
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Desperation is one of King's best books to date. Usually, I find that his books start off slowly and build up to the main action - Insomnia, The Regulators etc. However this book is gripping from the first page. With engaging characters, exciting plot-twists and a truly frightening character in Collie Entragian this book is a good read from start to finish. I would highly recommend it to both those who are regular King readers and novices who want to read something new and exciting.
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GREAT
if you're a Stephen king fan this is a must read, and if you've already read it read it again. Don't want to spoil the plot so not going to reveal anymore =)
Published 3 days ago by me
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A marvellous read.
Was hooked from the first page. Excellent story once again from Stephen King. I would put this a close second to my favourite S. K. book It.
Published 11 days ago by Ann Dickie
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Ok but not his best
A bit too much reliance on spirituality but did have some really compelling characters. Was still better than the Dark Tower series though.
Published 1 month ago by RayK
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Classic king
Loved this story. Having read the regulators I was worried about king using the same characters, in case I found it confusing, but it didn't at all. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elaine Miller
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great book.
I can read this book over and over again now if got the kindle fire I can listen to it now even better.
Published 3 months ago by mick
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It was interesting but overly long!
As an avid Stephen King fan, I enjoyed the concept of the story very much but after 500 pages it was becoming quite boring!
Published 5 months ago by Greyhound
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Well, I loved it and it is horrorish
One of the reviewers said if you looking for horror then this isn't it - but it is - maybe not King at his 'worst' but definitely horrorish...be afraid...be very afraid. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Shnooks
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Desperation!
Definitely a good title from the Master of suspense and horror. Wonderful book - great storytelling - ghastly town to visit or live in!
Published 13 months ago by Sue'sViews
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I see holes like eyes - my mind is full of them
A disparate collection of travellers are abducted by an insane cop and incarcerated in the jail of a small Nevada mining town in the middle of nowhere. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Crookedmouth
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Desperate
I do love a bit of Stephen King. He was the author who captured my imagination as a teenager with books like The Shining, Salem's Lot and The Stand. Read more
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