Owen King

The storyline was unique and interesting....and it was well written, of course....but, its honestly little more than a feminist anthem.

I also didn't enjoy the political aspects... as I've mentioned numerous times before....I do NOT enjoy this in my fiction...the political incorrectness used to be an aspect of Kings work I really enjoyed.

There is a review here speaking negatively of reviewers not liking the political aspects of this book....a few down from mine.....the review states " Come on, It's fiction"....EXACTLY why we don't want politics snuck in. Fictional stories are NO place to push your personally agendas and ideologies!

I enjoyed this early on, but quickly saw where it was headed. This book has so much ruined potential......Not my fave by King.… (más)

This is such an odd book - set in an alternate universe, similar to Victorian London, this book follows a nameless city (nicknamed Fairest, but never named) in the midst of a revolution. It follows different people from beggar children to college students turned revolutionaries. And, it all something to do with the strange museum that burnt down, but the only person who knows this is a D, a maid who is not what she seems. Oh, and this book has cats. Lots and lots cats. However, these cats, while mysterious and integral to the story, are probably the most cat like cats in a book in a very long time.

As for the book itself, it took me a while to get into it - I was expecting a more magic, less revolution. But after awhile, the 'magic' made an appearance, and it was considerably more subdued than I was expecting. I would describe this is a quiet story, the main character is capable, but keeps her head down. She does what is needed. Of course, the setting isn't quiet, its full of casual violence, people die, there's a ghost morgue ship floating around, collecting those that die unnaturally. The revolution isn't bloodless, oh, and the serial killer next door is a very scary person.… (más)

I just finished this book and I am having a hard time putting into words how I am feeling. First off full disclosure I love Stephen King, I have had issues with clowns most of my life and still managed to read IT. The first thing that drew me with this book is the beautiful cover and the big oddity is that this book is not set in Maine. The story follows multiple character storylines. We see how these people are reacting and responding to the "Aurora" epidemic, as it is called. I thought the title of the disease was super fitting and the fact that it only effects woman drew you in even further because it does have a very big feministic undertone. Eve Black as the driving force of this novel was pure genius. The dynamics of the book and the town has a very under the dome feel to it. very well done. Owen King is not a person I have ever read I have read a few Joe Hill books and after reading this I will have to devote some more time reading books by another King. Owen welcome to my TBR list.… (más)