I am a big Steven King fan. That being said, this is the first Stephen King book I have read since the mid 1970's (Carrie, natch). My admiration for Mr. King arises from his support for libraries, independent bookstores, smaller publishers, poetry -- basically, the underdogs of the book world.

And now, I can say how much I admire his writing. The description of Joyland intrigued me, and I was more than satisfied. The story of lost love, lost lives, and a lost way of life. King introduces us to the world of big carnival / small amusement park through the eyes of a temporarily transplanted Maine college student. The story of a ghost, a second sight (real and side show), summer friendships that last a lifetime are combined in fast-paced narrative.

Joyland is a perfect first, second, or fiftieth SK novel, the rare combination of an expertly crafted work of fiction with mass appeal. I won't let another 30some years go by before reading my next SK book.

--Reviewed by Melissa

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