Honestly, I thought this was "Fairy Tales" -- a series of short stories. On a cruise, I was looking for an easy read. And, while I'm not a fan of horror, this one fits into King's fantasy books, not his gory fare. It's wonderful. A lengthy page-turner, I read it in record time. There is a story inside a story. The first third of the book is set in the normal world. A teenage boy, an old man, and a dog. And then it takes a turn. One I didn't fully see coming. There is travel to another world, classic fantasy and fairy tale mythology, and, of course, some battles leading to the ultimate "good vs. evil" fight. But it's a fresh take and not one where you see things coming. The writing is rich, the characters layered, the images described in incredible detail. I enjoyed it thoroughly, particularly in that it was wrapped up realistically, but not neatly. Such is the world. Any world. Another Bravo to a man who makes writing these brilliant books look like child's play.
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