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In the afterword, Stephen King embraces the darker aspects of life in this compelling collection of twelve stories that explore fate, mortality, and the unexpected twists of reality. For over fifty years, King has excelled in storytelling, and these narratives are as engaging and thematically rich as his novels, offering readers the exhilarating escape from everyday life that he seeks. In "Two Talented Bastids," the long-hidden secret behind the protagonists' skills is revealed. "Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream" depicts how a brief psychic insight disrupts countless lives, particularly Danny's. "Rattlesnakes," a sequel to Cujo, follows a grieving widower who seeks solace in Florida but encounters an inheritance fraught with complications. "The Dreamers" features a taciturn Vietnam veteran who answers a job ad, only to discover some mysteries of the universe are best left untouched. "The Answer Man" questions whether foresight is a blessing or a curse, illustrating how a life filled with tragedy can still hold meaning. King's unmatched ability to surprise and evoke both terror and comfort shines through in each story, making them feel iconic. This collection promises readers the darker thrills they crave, affirming that King's shorter fiction is as gripping as his celebrated novels.
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You Like It Darker, Stephen King
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- Année de publication
- 2024
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- Titre
- You Like It Darker
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Stephen King
- Éditeur
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publié
- 2024
- Format
- rigide
- ISBN10
- 1399725092
- ISBN13
- 9781399725095
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, Polars
- Première publication
- 2024
- Titre original
- You Like It Darker
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
- Description
- In the afterword, Stephen King embraces the darker aspects of life in this compelling collection of twelve stories that explore fate, mortality, and the unexpected twists of reality. For over fifty years, King has excelled in storytelling, and these narratives are as engaging and thematically rich as his novels, offering readers the exhilarating escape from everyday life that he seeks. In "Two Talented Bastids," the long-hidden secret behind the protagonists' skills is revealed. "Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream" depicts how a brief psychic insight disrupts countless lives, particularly Danny's. "Rattlesnakes," a sequel to Cujo, follows a grieving widower who seeks solace in Florida but encounters an inheritance fraught with complications. "The Dreamers" features a taciturn Vietnam veteran who answers a job ad, only to discover some mysteries of the universe are best left untouched. "The Answer Man" questions whether foresight is a blessing or a curse, illustrating how a life filled with tragedy can still hold meaning. King's unmatched ability to surprise and evoke both terror and comfort shines through in each story, making them feel iconic. This collection promises readers the darker thrills they crave, affirming that King's shorter fiction is as gripping as his celebrated novels.