Cell: A Novel by Stephen King Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Cell: A Novel
Book Review: "Cell" ("The Stand" Lite)
Summary: 3 Stars
This was a fun read. The action starts off almost at the very beginning of the book and is a page turner to the very end of the story. Sure, it all seems familiar, like we read it before, but that is what makes it enjoyable. It is like putting on a worn comfortable robe; you have been through a lot together and you know where you stand.
And speaking of stand (did you see that coming?), yes this story does remind you of "The Stand", but it does not have 1.3 million pages to read, or 450 new characters per chapter to remember either. This book is "The Stand" Lite, and I think I enjoyed it more than "The Stand".
This is all you have to know for "Cell" ("The Stand" Lite): A guy named Clay and some survivors are trying to makes heads or tails of a world that has suddenly turned most of the people that owns cell phones into raving lunatics. They journey from Boston to Maine meeting wacky lunatics and even wackier normal people. Easy right?
The only reason I gave it three stars is that the ending was not to my liking. It seemed to come to an abrupt stop rather than a smooth one. I liked everything else about the book though, so read it and draw your own conclusions. UnderSTAND.
Book Review: 5 if he would have actually finished it
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't want to go too far in depth as to possibly spoil the book for some, but as many others have pointed out, the ending is completely weak (actually there wasn't one). Aside from that, Cell is masterfully written which will make you keep reading bit after bit. Another part I liked is that the chapters are fairly short, so you have many, many convenient places to stop (when you finally decide that you must sleep). One of his other character's (Teddy Duchamp) quotes sums up Cell best, "Yeah, it's a great story Gordie, I just didn't like the ending."Book Review: A Must Read for Zombie Lovers
Summary: 4 Stars
I grabbed a copy of "Cell" as soon as it came out. The storyline was a five star for me, and I was insanely happy with the "moments" of humor thoughout the book. I loved the characters, their interaction with one another and I was throughly enjoying the ride.
While I do believe this book to be a must read for zombie lovers; and liked the book in general, I was very disappointed in the ending. I felt as though I was left hanging. There was no real closure to the story, it just...stopped. I feel King could have done much better with even the slightest of effort.
Love zombies? Read the book. Hate crappy, let down endings? Leave it on the shelf.
King has done with this book what he did with the ending of the Dark Tower series... left us wanting, and somewhat enraged.
Book Review: A complete waste of time
Summary: 1 Stars
If you have a lot of time on your hands and you want to be bored for a few hours go ahead and read Cell. I hate to admit that I did actually finish the book (although I did skip pages since nothing was happening) but I was curious to see how King would end the story. Then after hours of boredom I discover that King couldn't come up with an ending.Book Review: A good start...
Summary: 3 Stars
This has to tight, crisp pacing of some of the great classic King books...only the ending is letdown. The anticlimax deffinitely spoils a lot that came before.