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11/22/63 by Stephen        King
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it was amazing
bookshelves: favorites, historical-fiction, science-fiction
Read 2 times. Last read May 16, 2017 to May 29, 2017.

This book is one of the best I have read in awhile for its length. It's pure genius.

Who hasn't wanted do-overs in their life ? I would probably go back to when I started high school and make wiser decisions.

I would have loved to have heard the conversations between Stephen King, his wife and their son, Author Joe Hill. His wife still stands with the theories that Oswald didn't act alone, and Joe Hill thought of another way to end the book.

The way King describes the characters in this makes them very believable and ones you become attached to. The lead character is complex and often alone. I was often thinking to myself, "no, don't do that, do this." He is also the narrator of the story. Jake/George is told about a time travel mechanism by a friend where he can possibly save JFK from assassination and change the future. To reveal more would require spoilers.
The strength of the story actually lies with the characters, and the bonds that they form. I felt their emotions just like I was there. I could taste the root beer in the frosted mug at the soda fountain counter.

I think if people try to argue the "what ifs" and the politics of this book, you are missing the point. The book is long by some peoples standards but I thoroughly enjoyed every page. It was interesting the way King wrote fiction/non fiction/science fiction/love story all together in one book and it flowed without any effort. It keeps you guessing a lot of the time which I liked.

Overall, this book is phenomenal. I can tell King did a lot of research on this book, but now I want to know more. This is a fast for the length of the book and I highly recommend it
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
May 15, 2017 – Shelved
May 15, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read
May 16, 2017 – Started Reading
May 17, 2017 –
page 42
4.95% "Only 807 pages to go 😂😂"
May 18, 2017 –
page 99
11.66% "WOW !!!
NO ADMITTANCE BEYOND THIS POINT"
May 20, 2017 –
page 205
24.15% "This is getting good !!"
May 21, 2017 –
page 282
33.22%
May 22, 2017 –
page 343
40.4%
May 23, 2017 –
page 397
46.76%
May 24, 2017 –
page 471
55.48% "He would be sorry next time, too. And the time after that."
May 25, 2017 –
page 524
61.72%
May 26, 2017 –
page 598
70.44% "Long road ahead. Long road."
May 27, 2017 –
page 671
79.03%
May 29, 2017 –
page 766
90.22%
May 29, 2017 – Finished Reading
August 23, 2017 – Shelved as: favorites
February 9, 2018 – Shelved as: favorites
May 25, 2021 – Shelved as: historical-fiction
May 25, 2021 – Shelved as: science-fiction

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Terri :.))


Matt I thoroughly enjoyed this one.


Sarah I did also Matt, thanks


message 4: by Jill (new) - added it

Jill McGill I can't wait to read this one... Nice review! :)


message 5: by Kaceey (new)

Kaceey Fantastic review Sarah!!


Susanne Nice review Sarah!! So so glad you loved this and love how Stephen king melded so many genres together!


message 7: by Stacey (new)

Stacey I'm so happy to see the 5 stars! I'm looking forward to it after your review :)


Julie G Yes! Your description of "pure genius" says it all. Looove this book!


Sarah Thank you Jill. I believe you would enjoy it. I was really pleased


Sarah Thank you Matt. I did also


Sarah Thank you Terri


Sarah Thanks so much Kaceey. It's a great book.


Sarah You're right Julie. Thanks so much for recommending it to me. I loved it as much as you did


Sarah Susanne, that was what I enjoyed also. The way he blended the different genres was different, but it flowed without effort


Sarah I know you will love it Stacey. Thank you


message 16: by PorshaJo (new)

PorshaJo Great review Sarah! I have this on my list, was planning the audio. Looking forward to it. Glad you liked this one so much.


message 17: by Emma (new) - rated it 4 stars

Emma Loved your review! Just need to finish the Dark Tower and then this is my next King. I already have it on kindle and having read your review I'm totally up for it!


The Loco Librarian My favorite book by King that I have read so far ❤️ The characters are amazing and I cried so hard at the end (in the middle of Starbucks!!! Lol) 😂 It is a beautiful tails with wonderful twists!!


Sarah Thank you Emma. I look forward to seeing how you like it


Sarah It is for sure Lauren. There was a couple misty eyed moments in there. Starbucks! Where better?


Sarah Thanks PorshaJo. I think you would reading it better than audible if that's possible for you. There's so much great detail. ;-)


Julie Wonderful review, Sarah!! I loved this one!


message 23: by Mackey (new)

Mackey Great review!


Sarah Thanks Julie and Mackey. This was an intense exciting read


message 25: by Rich (new)

Rich Great review Sarah. Haven't read a Stephen king book in awhile but this sounds like a really good one. I will keep this one in mind when I mood for a king book!


Sarah It's good Rich. You won't be disappointed. It's a fun read


message 27: by Bill (new) - rated it 4 stars

Bill Good review, Sarah. I really enjoyed this book too! It's one of King's best, I think.


Sarah Thanks Bill. I haven't read one of his in awhile so this was a good one to start back with


Carol One of my very favorites. NICE review Sarah!


Sarah Thank you so much Carol. I really enjoyed it. Now one of mine as well.


Norma ~ The Sisters Wonderful review, Sarah! So glad you loved this one! :-)


message 32: by Vanessa (new) - added it

Vanessa Outstanding review! I haven't read a Stephen King book for years but this one has been calling to me, especially after this review!


Sarah Thank you so much Norma. It really was an enjoyable read.


Sarah Thanks Vanessa. I had not read one of his in a few years either. I hope you enjoy like I did. Now we both have added a new one to read. I can't wait to read about Leonard ;-)


Heidi I loved this book! It is one of my all time favourites - it is just so clever in the way King explores all the repercussions of changing fate. And so well written (wouldn't expect any less of the King)


Ingrid Glad you liked it so much. I did too but was annoyed by the contradictions which made reading the book less fun for me.


message 37: by Vanessa (new) - added it

Vanessa Thanks Sarah. I'm still in a Leonard coma it's hard to move on after that read. It felt like a profound experience lol. So I'll probably wait to tackle this one seeing it's a hefty sized book.


Sarah Heidi, I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. That's how we have to do in life is weigh the outcome of our decisions. King did well, I agree with you on that


Sarah I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did Ingrid. I'm not sure which contradictions you are referring to but we all can't agree 100% on our reading tastes. ;-)


Sarah Vanessa, I understand about the heftiness. I try to alternate my book choices also. I know what I'll probably be ready next. "Everybody Knows" -;)


Kevin Brilliant review Sarah! I loved this book...one of my all time favorites!


Sarah Thank you so much Kevin. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well as I did


message 43: by Cheri (new) - added it

Cheri Sarah, wonderful review! I've had this on my TBR for a while, the only other Stephen King book I'd likely read, but need to nudge it up a bit now!


Sarah Thank you Cheri. I had not read any of his lately either but this one was definitely worth it. What other one did you read


message 45: by Rich (new)

Rich Liked the way you put that, "who wouldn't want do-overs in life". I have a few for sure...


Larry H Great review, Sarah! This is one of my all-time favorite books!


Sarah Rich, I have a few also. If only it worked that way sometimes right ? ;-)


Sarah Thank you so much Larry. I haven't read anything by Stephen King in quite awhile, so this was a good surprise. I'm glad it's one of your favorites as well


message 49: by Fred (new) - rated it 5 stars

Fred Shaw Great review Sarah! My favorite Stephen King. i liked the way he addressed Oswald, and i really wanted the romance to endure somehow.


Sarah Fred
It was a great book. Oswald was a strange character for sure. One of my favorites now also


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