It was the usual seeming monotone at first, but quickly became pretty amazing. But it was the only King I had left to listen to in my library, and I’d never read it.so. I was less than impressed with either, but after getting used it, it’s not too bad.but just didn’t feel like having to get used to it again. I had listened to two book narrated by King. I purchased it with one of my credits in the middle of a King binge.many of which I was re-reading, but this one I had never read.The reason I hadn’t gotten around to it was because King was narrating it. This actually sat in my library for months. It’s not as important in most cases WHO the characters are, but what’s happening to them and the effect the store owner Mr Gaunt has on them.and the effect they in turn have on the town. Lots of characters, but if you roll with it, you figure out who’s who and how they’re connected. Not one of my favorites, but great story just the same. So, first off.the story eat classic Stephen King. Castle Rock.the unluckiest place on earth
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