PLEASE remember that this is written in the "voice" of R.Bachman, not S.King, so it's going to be different from King's other novels.I enjoyed this story very much, couldn't put it down, as a matter of fact. It was scary to me, I think, because I kept picturing it happening in MY suburban neighborhood. Look out the window, it's another senseless, nameless evil you can't begin to wrap your mind around...ooooo... Spooky as...heck, but interesting and surprising, too.I also liked the intertwining of the two novels. It seemed more adventurous than gimmicky to me. All in all, an enjoyable ride. Okay, a bit gory, but necessary gore, IMHO.OH, and Look for Desperation, too. (actually by S.King) I liked that one even better.