I've really enjoyed many of Stephen King's books and, when he's on, he's probably the best at mixing suspense and terror in a story. I really believe he has a gift very few authors in this genre have.That said, Buick 8 just dragged on, never really going anywhere. I normally knock off about 100-150 pages a day when reading his other novels. This one took me about 2 weeks and it was a chore the whole time.I look to King to spook me at night, not give me the warm and fuzzies. It was pretty clear he wanted to go in a different direction with his writing but he should stick with what he's best at. I go to my CPA becuase he's the best at doing my taxes. He doesnt change my oil or rotate my tires.Mr. King, get back to scaring the bejeezus outta me!