Actually Reading the Book I’m Named After (And All of Stephen King’s Other Work)

Before reading: What do I know about Cell? I know there was a movie that people do not like. I know it's about cell phones. I know people enjoy the book. And that's about it! I guess I'll have to read it to learn more, so let's go.  After reading: Welp. I think this story would be quite different if it were written today and I, for one, would be a goner. I did really enjoy this book! It was an interesting little read, for sure. It definitely felt a little preachy in terms of it obviously being about "phone zombies" but the story was enjoyable, regardless. I've also never really seen this concept done before. I appreciate being able to read something that is unique and unlike anything that I have read before. I wouldn't rave about this story or call it one of King's bests, but I would call it solid and enjoyable.  While this is not a traditional zombie story, it is a zombie story. Which, interestingly enough, this is our first zombie genre book from...

Before reading: I don't know too much about the actual plot of this book. I do know that it is a crime thriller/noir type book that was written for a series of pulp crime novels. It is supposed to be a quick and easy read and is quite short. This is also the inspiration for the TV show Haven  but I don't think they have all that much to do with each other. It'll be fun to read something so different from the past several King books I've read so let's get into it! After reading: This was a great little read. It was exactly what it was meant to be. It was a mysterious thriller and a quick read. It felt like King but it was also very different from his other work. I would let a child read this book if that tells you anything. Reading this after finishing the Dark Tower series was actually quite welcoming. A nice little palate cleanser, if you will.  Due to the size of this book, I didn't have much of an opportunity to take any notes on it. This wasn't really t...