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Title: Cell
Review: I have to start by saying I tend to feel this is a return to form for King. If you look at this against his complete body of work, it isn't the greatest, but taken in it's own right (which we should really do) this is a good story that should keep you hooked and turning those pages. I find it frustrating he uses the same metaphors from book to book (who recognises the 'nerves like over tightened guitar strings' phrase yet again?) but I guess after 40 books I can forgive him. I found the story to be downright chilling in places and reminiscent of 'The Stand' (still his greatest ever book!) due to it's end of the world survival themes. The idea is original and this book has a good ending which leaves you feeling satisfied. It's also good to see an old-fashioned Zombie story again. Compared to the lack lustre affairs of his last few books, this is great horror reading and King doing what he does best.Feel free to check out my blog which can be found on my profile page.
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