Name: Fairy Tale
Author: Stephen King

Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult

Published: 2023-06-06

Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher–for that world or ours. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was ten, and grief drove his dad to drink. Charlie learned how to take care of himself–and his dad. When Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. Sometimes strange sounds emerge from it.Charlie starts doing jobs for Mr. Bowditch and loses his heart to Radar. Then, when Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe. What Bowditch knows, and has kept secret all his long life, is that inside the shed is a portal to another world. “–Publisher.

Stephen King’s Magical Rollercoaster Ride Through the Looking Glass

Hold onto your crowns, fantasy fans, because the King of Horror has just penned a spellbinding fairy tale that’ll have you believing in magic faster than you can say “Once upon a time”! Stephen King’s “Fairy Tale” is a whopping 600-page doorstop that reads faster than Cinderella’s pumpkin coach at 11:59 PM.

From the moment we meet Charlie Reade, our everyday teenage hero with a heart of gold, you know you’re in for something special. King weaves a tale so captivating, you’ll find yourself sneaking pages under the dinner table, during commercial breaks, and possibly even in the shower (waterproof book covers, anyone?).

But don’t let the title fool you – this ain’t your grandma’s bedtime story. King takes familiar fairy tale tropes and turns them on their head faster than you can say “Rumpelstiltskin.” It’s like he threw Brothers Grimm, “The Neverending Story,” and a dash of his signature creepiness into a literary blender and hit ‘puree.’

The real magic here is how King makes 600 pages fly by like a witch on a turbo-charged broomstick. His storytelling is so immersive, you’ll emerge from this book feeling like you’ve been on an epic quest yourself, possibly with a sudden urge to check your backyard for secret portals.

Charlie and Radar (the goodest of good dogs) make for a dynamic duo that’ll have you cheering, laughing, and possibly shedding a tear or two. It’s the kind of story that reminds you why you fell in love with reading in the first place – pure, unadulterated escapism with a side of “Holy cow, did that just happen?”

King’s imagination is on full display here, creating a parallel world so vivid and intricate, you’ll be half convinced it actually exists. (Seriously, has anyone checked behind Stephen King’s shed lately?) The battle between good and evil is as epic as they come, with stakes higher than Jack’s beanstalk.

“Fairy Tale” isn’t just a book; it’s a portal to another world, a rollicking adventure, and a reminder of the power of storytelling all rolled into one. It’s the literary equivalent of finding that perfect, cozy reading nook and never wanting to leave.

So, whether you’re a die-hard King fan or just someone who loves getting lost in a good story, “Fairy Tale” is an absolute must-read. Clear your schedule, stock up on snacks, and prepare to embark on the literary adventure of a lifetime. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself checking every old shed for secret doorways afterward!

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