TomeAlone reviewed Cell: A Novel by Stephen King
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3 stars
I liked it, though, I suspect if you’re not a fan of Uncle Steve, it won’t convert you. And, yes, it does retread some of the material of The Stand, though not much. The Stand is a reading journey, and it covers a lot of ground. In contrast, Cell is much more brief. It’s not shallow, but it’s considerably less hefty.
Overall, the characters weren’t as strong as Uncle Steve’s usual cast. Nobody really popped, with the exception of the three main characters and their friendship. That was solid. It is a sort of zombie apocalypse tale, but if you’re looking for carnage and sieges and battles against the living dead, this won’t satisfy. Very little of that.
It does have one of the most difficult death scenes I’ve read in a while, and the final few pages are particularly emotionally wrenching. So, no real complaints, …
Overall, the characters weren’t as strong as Uncle Steve’s usual cast. Nobody really popped, with the exception of the three main characters and their friendship. That was solid. It is a sort of zombie apocalypse tale, but if you’re looking for carnage and sieges and battles against the living dead, this won’t satisfy. Very little of that.
It does have one of the most difficult death scenes I’ve read in a while, and the final few pages are particularly emotionally wrenching. So, no real complaints, and it’s a swift, easy read. I ripped through it in about a day and a half.
