Hodder & Stoughton Fairy Tale: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

"I'd like to tell you I came back to my better self at the very end. To say I felt regret. It wouldn't be true. There's a dark well in everyone, I think, and it never goes dry. But you drink from it at your peril. That water is poison." Charlie is a regular seventeen year old kid. Only Charlie has lived his life mostly looking after himself. After the tragic death of his mother, Charlie's father was driven to drink, barely able to look after himself, let alone a child. A chance meeting with Mr Bowditch, a recluse with a big dog in a big house at the top of a big hill, changes the course of Charlies life forever. After receiving a major inheritance, all of which included a creepy shed down in the back of the yard, Charlie sets out to save a life. In true King fashion, the story is a very slow build, crafting every single moment so you don't miss even the tiniest detail. The story is created based on the old Grimm's Fairy Tales, spun in a new light and modernized to fit with more recent times. The characters and their relationships are put together so beautifully, they draw you in and make you feel for every single one. Not one character feels insignificant. The stunning world building had me lost in a daydream, just imagining the spaces. The read will leave you happy and sad, nervous and excited, I wove through a multitude of emotions on each chapter. This is quite different from most of King's previous works, it is a work of fairy tale art as opposed to strictly horror style novels. There are some quite graphic scenes though, so younger readers may need to be aware of those.

Apenas voy comenzándolo, pero la voz principal con que está narrada (la del adolescente) y los personajes (el perro, el papá) se me hacen muy auténticos e interesantes. Me emociona seguir avanzando y descubrir cómo se desenvuelve la historia.

King is not known for brevity, but this feels a bit too slow. It takes halh a book to get to the essence. Not bad, but not a masterpiece either.

The cover is perfect and the book is intact! I love this version because the writing is easy to read compared to other editions and every chapter has a small picture. Amazing!

I recently read Stephen King's latest book "Fairy Tale" and I have to say that it was an absolute masterpiece. From the very first page, King has you hooked with his evocative descriptions and vivid imagery, transporting you into a world that feels both familiar and fantastical. What I loved most about this book was its characters. Each one was so unique and well-developed, with their own distinct personality and backstory. King has a way of crafting characters that feel so real, you almost forget they're not actually people you know. I found myself rooting for them, feeling their pain and celebrating their victories. The plot of "Fairy Tale" was equally impressive. I won't give away any spoilers, but suffice it to say that King knows how to keep his readers on the edge of their seats. The twists and turns in this book were unexpected, yet made perfect sense in hindsight. And the ending? Let's just say that it left me thinking about it for days afterwards. Finally, I have to mention King's writing style. It's unmatched. His command of the English language is incredible, with beautifully crafted sentences that flow seamlessly from one to the next. Reading King's prose is like savoring a fine meal or listening to a masterful musician – you can't help but be in awe of his talent. Overall, I absolutely loved "Fairy Tale" and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good suspenseful story with complex characters. It's easily one of the best books I've read this year, and I can't wait to see what King has in store for us next. Five stars all the way.