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End of watch - Stephen King

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SilkScarf · 19/08/2016 16:17

Anyone read it?
Liked Mr Mercedes but I was not so keen on Finders keepers. I just didn't care about the characters. As it is part of the trilogy will probably read it anyway just wondering what it is like.

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Newes · 19/08/2016 16:20

It's much the same as the first two, really. He hasn't improved the characterisation or avoided stupid plot developments that go on far too long. Some good set pieces, as always but he's phoned in the rest.

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SilkScarf · 20/08/2016 09:26

Thanks. Pretty much what I expected... Feel like I have to read it to complete the series rather than wanting to read it.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 20/08/2016 15:27

It's okay but not great. Worth reading to bring the series to a close but a bit King-by-numbers.

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LadyDeadpool · 20/08/2016 15:31

I Think I gave Mr Mercedes 4 stars, Finders Keepers 2 and End of Watch 5 but I'm a huge softy and the ending had me bawling.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 20/08/2016 16:10

Lady - shhhhh! :(

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SilkScarf · 20/08/2016 21:39

Lady, glad to hear someone else preferred Mr Mercedes higher than Finders Keepers. Loved the first one but not so keen on the second book. Provably why I still have 't read the last one and tbh only reading it to bring the series to a close like Renus said. As long as it isn't worse than the second one. Thanks.

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MaQueen · 27/08/2016 19:50

Wasn't impressed by Mr Mercedes...and Finders Keepers was just pap. I only read it 6 weeks ago and it's virtually faded from my memory (blessedly).

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chough · 28/08/2016 17:45

Just bought this as a holiday read, so I'm encouraged by LadyDeadpool's opinion.
Enjoyed the other two, Mr Mercedes more so.

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