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reviewed The Outsider: A Novel by Stephen King (Holly Gibney, #1)

Stephen King: The Outsider: A Novel (Hardcover, 2018, Scribner) 4 stars

An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never …

Review of 'The Outsider: A Novel' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This was an enjoyable read. I've read soooo many Stephen King books in my life at this point but I can honestly say I usually find the experience rewarding. This book immediately captures your interest and imagination and keeps you turning the pages. The characters are interesting enough, if somewhat formulaic if you've been reading Stephen King as long as I have. The plot, too, is somewhat formulaic but you can forgive Mr. King because he makes the experience so enjoyable. The ending is kind of abrupt... you would expect the "antagonist" to put up more of a fight or somehow be more of an adversary. Also, the ending was kind of corny and unbelievable but you can forgive that too because the whole of the reading experience is so much fun.

So all in all a good book. Not one of his best but definitely much better than some. Give it a go.