![]() ![]() This unassuming twelve-year-old boy has been attending a school for exceptional children. But Tim is not the focus of this disturbingly dark tale. He picks up and goes on a journey, rather like a Hero’s Journey. Tim does what many people might like to do. I admired his honesty, his thoughtfulness, and most of all, his daring. ![]() By the end of the first chapter, I liked Tim. ![]() He arouses curiosity as he leads us along a path, slyly tossing out clues to tantalize. It’s a clever way of getting readers invested in the characters. ![]() King has a knack for developing his characters and settings slowly. King teases the reader by laying the groundwork subtly. If the idea of The Shop bothered you, the Institute will drive you mad. Expanding on the theme of “Firestarter” King presents a secret government branch that tracks children with psychic abilities with an eye toward utilizing them as weapons. I’m pleased to say the wait was worth it. I waited for the release of “The Institute” with barely controlled anticipation. There’s no great romance here, just intense appreciation for a well-told tale and a good scare. He could just tell me stories for the rest of my life, and I’d be in ecstasy. (Not like Annie Wilkes though!) In fact, I have often said King is my husband’s only competition. It’s no secret I am a big Stephen King fan. ![]()
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