The Mist (Previously Published as a Novella in 'Skeleton Crew') by Stephen King
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Book Reviews of The Mist (Previously Published as a Novella in 'Skeleton Crew')
Book Review: Mistifying
Summary: 4 Stars
Enjoyed this little book. It wasn't scary or creepy though. King did not stray from who he is and what makes his stories stick. I wish we knew more at the ending...Book Review: Great Short Story
Summary: 4 Stars
This novella was originally included in the compilation titled Skeleton Crew. (which you should buy instead of the standalone)
I read this story prior to seeing the film version (which I also recommend). I thought it was another great example of King being able to bring characters to life. In this story they are more than just tools that move the plot along. The characters and their personalities carry the story.
A strong storm batters a small Maine town. After the storm a mist begins to roll in from across the lake an slowly envelopes the town, trapping the characters in this story in a grocery story. What follows is very suspenseful and suprisingly feels very realistic. It will keep you guessing until the end (which still may not leave you satisfied).
King is criticized for his endings (and they even changed this drastically for the film version), but his stories aren't about a large plot twist at the end (*cough, "the village") they are more about the journey. I think if you go into this one with that fact in mind you'll be much more pleased with the end result.
Book Review: The Mist
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed the book with the people being traped in the Supermarket. I am going to order the movie at Christmas time. It's a bit like the movie Terror in the Mall only instead of water trapping them it is the Mist. The old woman in the book seemed crazy going on about death and saying it's death out there. If the book was excellent I can't wait to see the film when I get it.
I give this book 5 stars!
Book Review: Not Free SF Reader
Summary: 5 Stars
Extradimensional army experiment mistake monster siege mayhem breakout.
5 out of 5
Book Review: Mist-Great Summer Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Mist, by Stephen King, is the perfect summer read. Great at the beach or on a rainy day. His ability to capture his readers from the get go through vivid descriptions & character development keeps you hanging on, and then, finally, wanting more when the story ends...Mission accomplished. Bravo to King.