Paperback, 384 pages
Spanish language
Published by Debolsillo, DEBOLSILLO.
From a Buick 8 is a horror novel by American writer Stephen King. Published on September 24, 2002, this is the second novel by King to feature a supernatural car (the first one being Christine which, like this novel, is set in Western Pennsylvania). According to the book's cover sleeve: "From a Buick 8 is a novel about our fascination with deadly things, about our insistence on answers when there are none, about terror and courage in the face of the unknowable." The title comes from Bob Dylan's song "From a Buick 6".
From a Buick 8 is a horror novel by American writer Stephen King. Published on September 24, 2002, this is the second novel by King to feature a supernatural car (the first one being Christine which, like this novel, is set in Western Pennsylvania). According to the book's cover sleeve: "From a Buick 8 is a novel about our fascination with deadly things, about our insistence on answers when there are none, about terror and courage in the face of the unknowable." The title comes from Bob Dylan's song "From a Buick 6".
Gelezen vanwege de Bob Dylan connectie (From a Buick 6). Lekker veel muziek, meer suspense dan horror, lekker suggestief. Met een hint naar de Duistere Toren reeks. Ik heb mij er prima mee vermaakt.
There’s several aspects of this storyline and the MC that I really like. The magic is interesting and there are a few moments that kept me reading - excited to see what happens next.
Unfortunately, in the end, I was really frustrated with the direction (or lack of) in the book. There were several individual chapters that seemed like “filler” and after finishing the book, I feel like it was just a waste of time. Too many uncharacteristic changes by the MC that seem to have no value on the plot. I forced myself to finish it, hoping some chapter would pull things together and make me want to read the next one…. I don’t think I’ll be finishing this series.
7/2/21 - listened to the audiobook this time around and I didn't care of it nearly as much as the ebook. I also enjoyed the story less this time...
Rereading with the Mostly Lesfic group!
Just finished and still love it. Same rating as first read.
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Really enjoyed this book! See my review at http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/35
7/2/21 - listened to the audiobook this time around and I didn't care of it nearly as much as the ebook. I also enjoyed the story less this time...
Rereading with the Mostly Lesfic group!
Just finished and still love it. Same rating as first read.
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Really enjoyed this book! See my review at http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/35
Similar idea to Christine but smoother writing, it does feel more grown up. Very sinister at times, probably not a good book to read whilst taking yer driving test... unless you are learning in an evil car then go ahead and read it.
I read this quite a few years ago now, I do find that King's books tend to blend together a bit over time, probably a bad sign, still I remember falling asleep whilst reading this.
Similar idea to Christine but smoother writing, it does feel more grown up. Very sinister at times, probably not a good book to read whilst taking yer driving test... unless you are learning in an evil car then go ahead and read it.
I read this quite a few years ago now, I do find that King's books tend to blend together a bit over time, probably a bad sign, still I remember falling asleep whilst reading this.
Not one of his best, but presents some interesting ideas. The characterisation is breathtaking to the point where you can hear the accents.
Very surreal, yet pretty real at the same time
