The Dark Half - Stephen King

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I know how he feels

5 Jul 24th, 2000

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A shorter book than some others, so quick to finish

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Occasionally you need to really stretch belief

Recommendable: Yes 

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I admit up front I am a Stephen King fan. However, I have had my disappointments and will be honest when something isn't written well. This is not the case with The Dark Half. I have always enjoyed the humour put forward as King's 'relationship' with Bachman (yes, I have a weird sense of humour) and I really enjoyed the analysis side of this book of the two parts of a personality that makes up a successful horror writer. As a writer myself, I know the oddness of balancing a productive 'normal' life with the cruelty and weirdness you bring to your writing.
The story describes a successful author, who has to battle with his alter ego (actually his twin brother who was absorbed into his body in the womb). The brother wants credit for the writer's success, angry at being 'killed off' in the latest book. Parallels with Misery exist, but are not big enough to detract from this book in its own right.
The bringing to life of the monster within type of theme is handled beautifully, and I feel King created a really good read with more than his usual panache.
 

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kitty17

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08.08.2004 14:12

I thought your review was a little short but overall good. It's been ages since I've read this one. Ellie.

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