I see that this book is recommended everywhere almost universally. I just finished and I liked it…BUT…I stopped after about one third because of what felt to me was unbearably slow pacing. Maybe because I am used to shorter chapters these days or just general adhd culture…i mean i listen to everything at x1.5. I started again several months later and powered thru and the second half was considerably better but I still prefer something like Holly’s pacing so much better. I wouldn’t geneally ask this type of question but because the novel is so well recommended, I was thinking am I the weird one feeling this way.
I like King’s slow pace, at least when it’s not dragging out the climax of the story. He’s thorough when it comes to everyday details and I find it a pleasure to immerse myself in his characters.