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Bag of Bones
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Book Brief
736
Novel • Fiction
Western Maine • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Bag of Bones by Stephen King follows author Mike Noonan, who, suffering from writer’s block after his wife's death, isolates himself at his lake house in TR-90, Maine. There, he encounters a young mother and her daughter, uncovers a town curse involving ghostly apparitions, and deals with supernatural threats to rescue them. Themes of violence and death are present.
Dark
Mysterious
Melancholic
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stephen King's Bag of Bones is lauded for its compelling storytelling and richly detailed characters, immersing readers in a haunting, atmospheric tale. Critics praise its exploration of grief and writer's block but note the pacing can be slow and the plot occasionally convoluted. Nonetheless, it remains a powerful, evocative read.
Who Should Read Bag of Bones?
Readers who enjoy the intricacies of psychological horror, nuanced character development, and supernatural elements would be captivated by Stephen King's Bag of Bones. Fans of King's other works, like The Shining or Lisey's Story, and those who gravitate toward the atmospheric tension found in Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, will find much to appreciate.
207,787 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Bag of Bones was first published in 1998 and won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel that same year.
The book was adapted into a television miniseries in 2011, starring Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.
Bag of Bones was first published in 1998 and won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel that same year.
The book was adapted into a television miniseries in 2011, starring Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.
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736
Novel • Fiction
Western Maine • 1990s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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