reubenalbatross 's review for:

Mr Mercedes by Stephen King
5.0
challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Oooogh. What a bloody ending! Even though I knew Hodges and Holly were going to survive, I was still on the goddamn brink of terror in those final scenes. 

And a good ending!! Woop! 

As for the rest of the book, what a truly masterfully layered piece of work. So many things I’ve seen versions of before, yet nothing felt corny, out of place, or tired. 

And truly beautiful developing relationships between the characters. 

I was hoping for a re-appearance of Augie somewhere along the line, even just a cameo, but I guess twas a fool's hope.