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Book Review of Joyland

Joyland
Joyland
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4


If you're looking for the old Stephen King, with lots of horror and gore, you're going to be disappointed. But I hadn't read any King for some time and I knew this was more of a crime/mystery. And surprisingly, I did enjoy this one!

Told from the viewpoint of a young boy/ make that young man - he tells his story about working at an amusement park during his summer break from school. He is determined to find the truth of a long ago murder there and carries us through that, as well as his friendships and his lost love.
The story flows well and holds your interest.