Warning: Read in Daylight
I have always been a Stephen King fan, but I haven’t read much of his new material. I figured reading a short story collection would be a good way to get readjusted to the King of Horror before his newest novel 11/22/63 (which I am looking forward to) hits the shelves. I chose Full Dark, No Stars because several of my friends had recommended it, and I was not disappointed. It contains four stories, all of which deal with the exploration of what “normal” people do when faced with extraordinary (and terrifying) experiences. King delves deeply into the human psyche, dealing with themes of survival against all odds, the protection of priorities against outside threat, and the disruption of long-established family routine, but he does it in a way that includes flesh-eating rats, serial killers, and deals with the devil. His characters are relatable, even when making the decision to kill, which is what makes his writing so addicting, even while feeling revulsion. My only regret? Starting the first story at 11 P.M in the evening and not sleeping for several hours following!
