Saturday, May 29, 2021

Later


 Later by Stephen King 264 pages

Summary from Goodreads: The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine - as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.

And here's what I thought: This is another story from King that follows a pulp classic style. With a smooth pace, King builds a story that keeps the tension throughout the story. The main character is sympathetic and well-written, and it's easy to get immersed in the story. And of course, there are some elements of horror, as you would expect. If you like your coming-of-age stories with some dark twists, this is your story. 

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