Later

"Part detective tale, part thriller...touching and genuine." --The New York Times

#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.

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227 pages

Average rating: 7.16

96 RATINGS

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mica88
Apr 01, 2024
6/10 stars
I enjoyed this book, although there were some things that felt unnecesary like the incest between his mom and brother and the amount of times he said "this is a horror story" like I know that's why I wanted to read this book.
The thing that confused me the most was the "duel" between him and the "deadlight" like the solution for it was just hugging it? It seemed like an easy solution and I thought we were going to explore the "why is this happenin...read more
Anonymous
Dec 04, 2023
10/10 stars
REALLY great book. Short and sweet and creepy as hell. More of a crime novel with supernatural but 100% good

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imdaisylaflor
Jul 19, 2023
7/10 stars
i was SHOOKETH
oh_let3
May 16, 2023
8/10 stars
4.5 - King is at his best when writing coming-of-age stories and it's great to see him return to some of the plot elements and themes found in IT.
monidipadutta51
Feb 18, 2023
6/10 stars
The book is well-written, with a fast-paced and engaging narrative that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end. The author effectively builds tension and suspense throughout the story, with well-timed twists and turns that keep the reader on edge. The characters are well-drawn and believable, with Jamie as a particularly compelling and likable protagonist. The book also features a cast of secondary characters, each with their own personal...read more

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