Copy received from Hachette Australia for an honest review

Sometimes you just have to wonder what Stephen King's search history is like. I mean, is he on any watch lists? Has he ever had any law enforcement turn up on his doorstep?

It has been a while since I have read a SK book, though I spent my entire teenage years reading nothing but his stories.

This felt like 80s/90s King, and I was left completely satisfied with dipping my toe back into his world.

As the story progressed, I was left wondering how the kids at "The Institute" were going to come out of it alive. Will they all die? Will it be a case of "the lunatics taking over the asylum?' Will good overcome evil?

I did feel that the ending was a bit lacking. I don't know, after all the build up, it just felt way to easy to me. I was hoping more would happen with the night knocker situation too. It felt flat - however this is probably just me.

Stephen King is now back to the top of my reading list, and I look forward to more in the future.