This actually was an incredible book in many ways, although as some have said, it is difficult to call this one a favorite (even though this is one of the best premises ever).
I haven't looked at it in a while, but I do recall that I did not like the intruder in the room and I absolutely did not like the long denouement which, if I recall, explained what happened after she survived the cabin ordeal and something about her following the court case of Joubert. This was written in epistolary form, I think.
I did love the passage with the dog's point of view. Without a doubt, that bit showed off King's immense writing skills.
Instead of having a real lunatic in the room, maybe something else could have invaded her space. A bat that might be rabid, maybe hornets start building a nest in her room, whatever (as far as I can recall, nothing like that happened, although maybe my subconscious is remembering things I thought he didn't write).
Actually, that might have been cool...imagine if the story had been about Jesse being put in that position purposely and whoever put her there brings a queen hornet in the room to begin a nest (and then you can guess the rest).
Nevertheless, the way King did it was very interesting. Again, one of his best setups.
I haven't looked at it in a while, but I do recall that I did not like the intruder in the room and I absolutely did not like the long denouement which, if I recall, explained what happened after she survived the cabin ordeal and something about her following the court case of Joubert. This was written in epistolary form, I think.
I did love the passage with the dog's point of view. Without a doubt, that bit showed off King's immense writing skills.
Instead of having a real lunatic in the room, maybe something else could have invaded her space. A bat that might be rabid, maybe hornets start building a nest in her room, whatever (as far as I can recall, nothing like that happened, although maybe my subconscious is remembering things I thought he didn't write).
Actually, that might have been cool...imagine if the story had been about Jesse being put in that position purposely and whoever put her there brings a queen hornet in the room to begin a nest (and then you can guess the rest).
Nevertheless, the way King did it was very interesting. Again, one of his best setups.