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The âhauntingâŚtender, intimate book that makes an epic interior journeyâ (The New York Times), Liseyâs Story is a literary masterpieceâan extraordinarily moving and haunting portrait of a marriage and its aftermath.
Lisey lost her husband Scott two years ago, after a twenty-five year marriage of profound and sometimes frightening intimacy. Scott was an award-winning, bestselling novelist and a very complicated man. Early in their relationship, before they married, Lisey knew there was a place Scott wentâa place that both terrified and healed him, could eat him alive or give him the ideas he needed in order to live. Now itâs Liseyâs turn to face Scottâs demons, to go to that terrifying place known as Booâya Moon. What begins as a widowâs effort to sort through the papers of her celebrated husband becomes a nearly fatal journey into the darkness he inhabited.
âIntricate...exhilaratingâ (The New Yorker), perhaps Stephen Kingâs most personal and powerful novel ever, Liseyâs Story is about the wellsprings of creativity, the temptations of madness, and the secret language of love. It is a beautiful, ârich portrait of a marriage, and the complicated affection that outlives deathâ (The Washington Post).
Malene
4/21/2024
Thriller/spennende, morsom og rørende.
Marie
11/12/2023
This might be one of the most beautifully grotesque romantic books I have ever read. Stephen King, the master of the horror genre, once again delivers a masterpiece with 'Lisey's Story.' This novel takes you on an emotional journey filled with dark and beautiful elements. King combines mystery, love, and madness in an unparalleled way, and his unique ability to portray interpersonal relationships makes this an unforgettable reading experience. The central element of the novel is the relationship between Lisey and Scott. Through Lisey's perspective, we become acquainted with a complex and deep love that transcends death. King paints a realistic picture of the unpredictable nature of love, and the intensity between Lisey and Scott grips your heart. The mystery surrounding Scott's death and his past adds a thrilling element to the story. As readers, we are driven by curiosity to uncover what truly happened and what secrets lie hidden in Scott's life. Stephen King knows how to hold the reader's attention, revealing details of the narrative in a way that creates a smooth and engaging reading experience. King truly captures the intricate shades of human emotions and interactions between the characters in a unique and subtle manner. The language and writing style are typical of Stephen King and his dark universe. He has a distinctive ability to vividly paint events and settings, creating an immediate connection to the story. 'Lisey's Story' serves as a reminder of why I love to dive into a book, to experience new worlds. And if you are a fan of Stephen King and his dark, gripping stories too, 'Lisey's Story' is an absolute must-read!!