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Needful Things by Stephen King
4.0

Another King novel read this year. I buddy read this with a friend on my bookstagram.

~This book follows many characters in Castle Rock both old and new, such as Sheriff Pangborn and Ace Merrill. The actions of all the characters in town intertwine and create tragedies along the way.
~Mr. Gaunt is new in town, but yet knows what everybody may need in their life. He's willing to sell these needful things and he's sure everyone is willing to buy. For what price though???
~I enjoyed the rants and the craziness of this book, however its another issue with the length. But, I guess it sold me on the absolute absurdity that went on in the town after Mr. Gaunt pulled up. Sometimes, it got a little tedious trying to keep up with the characters and every small act to lead to the big ones. Also, the ending was predictable if you've read a King novel before.

Overall, I enjoyed this read. I loved the insanity that ensued after all the "pranks" happened lol