DOCTOR SLEEP: A NOVEL by Stephen King

Stephen King, Doctor Sleep: A Novel (Scribners, 2013).

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Stephen King reads an excerpt on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATChLGnJLrg&noredirect=1. 

(THRILLER)

Reviewed by Kevin A. Penrod, Jr.

So after a discussion with my Gramma, who worked hard to teach me the magic of books, we discussed my favorite author Stephen King. She told me that she doesn't have a review for one of his amazing books (the word amazing is my words, not hers). Here it is: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King.

From the author who has done so much, here is his first ever sequel. Doctor Sleep reintroduces us to Daniel Torrance, the little boy from The Shinning who is now an adult. And has followed in his fathers footsteps in the way of alcohol. After hitting bottom and starting AA he volunteers at a hospice where he uses his shinning to help the old residents pass on.  He then gets a psychic message from a girl named Abra. Abra had a vision of a group of people calling themselves the True Knot torturing and killing a young boy who also has the shinning to suck up his steam, which children with the shinning give off when tortured. They do this to stay young and always young. The leader of this group becomes aware of Abra and tries to hunt her down. So it's up to Dan and Abra to stand up to this evil group and end their reign of evil. This culminates in the ultimate battle of good vs evil.

This book is a great read from the master storyteller who never disappoints. I tore through these pages on the edge of my seat. Stephen King delivers with not only a great suspenseful thriller; he puts you in the middle of all of it. You feel the characters’ joy, fear, anger, disappointment, and depression. I didn't think it was a good idea for Mr. King to write a sequel to such a great and terrifying novel as The Shinning, but he blew all my doubts and expectations out of the water. This is a must read for fans of Stephen King and fans of suspense alike. I once again, as with all Stephen Kings novels, short stories, and essays, highly recommend this book. Happy reading to all.