Solid story. It's about a father and daughter on the run. You learn why they're on the run through a series of flashbacks. It took me a minute to get into it, but by the end, I was rooting for them. My only real criticism is that I found some of the characters lacking. King puts a lot of detail into the psychology of his characters. This book had a few characters that didn't feel complete, in my opinion. Plus, another key character that wasn't explored enough. The kid's pov was well done. She wasn't annoying like so many kid characters can be in more modern novels. She has an agency that I appreciate. Overall, Firestarter is worth the read if you're going through Kings work or looking for a quick low-key sci-fi thriller.