I finished up The Dead Zone this past weekend and really enjoyed it. I knew the basic premise of the story going in, but had never read the novel or seen any of the adaptations before. It's safe to say this is a King novel that really exceeded my expectations.
I was surprised at the emotional depth of this novel. The themes of love and loss are prevalent throughout, especially during the first act. Most of the characters experienced loss, and it was interesting to see how each of them handled it. The story of Johnny and Sarah is absolutely heartbreaking. Johnny's story is something to behold, but the timeless bond between him and Sarah was written so beautifully.
For a relatively short novel, King was able to expertly weave together many different story lines, over a considerable length of time. It almost had a TV show feel to it, with the story playing out over the course of many episodes. I really liked the Castle Rock murder story, and would have loved to read more about it.
The Dead Zone was much different than King's other novels of the 70's. Very little horror to speak of, but the way King writes about love and loss really packed an emotional punch. I'm convinced the guy could write in any genre and do it well.
Rating: 8/10
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I was surprised at the emotional depth of this novel. The themes of love and loss are prevalent throughout, especially during the first act. Most of the characters experienced loss, and it was interesting to see how each of them handled it. The story of Johnny and Sarah is absolutely heartbreaking. Johnny's story is something to behold, but the timeless bond between him and Sarah was written so beautifully.
For a relatively short novel, King was able to expertly weave together many different story lines, over a considerable length of time. It almost had a TV show feel to it, with the story playing out over the course of many episodes. I really liked the Castle Rock murder story, and would have loved to read more about it.
The Dead Zone was much different than King's other novels of the 70's. Very little horror to speak of, but the way King writes about love and loss really packed an emotional punch. I'm convinced the guy could write in any genre and do it well.
Rating: 8/10
Up Next: Firestarter