Well, this was an interesting ride. The first half is fantastic – I read it in just a few hours, only pausing for a sleep. But then, the second half stretched out far too much. It felt like the same points could’ve been made with fewer pages, especially all the extended adventures of Rennie Jr., his father, and the other "bad guys."

Though many seem skeptical about the ending, I actually enjoyed it. The philosophy of being like ants to higher beings was thought-provoking to me. But it all ended a little abruptly after going on for so many pages. On the other hand, King did an excellent job crafting a large cast of characters, and he developed them so well that each death felt impactful. While I doubt I’d have the patience to reread this story, it was an interesting experience for a first read.