The horror master's 2022 novel was one of his most critically-acclaimed in years
Stephen King's recent publication, receiving glowing acclaim from his devotees, is set for a screen adaptation by 'Bourne' director Paul Greengrass.
This novel spins the tale of Charlie Reade, a 17-year-old who comes into possession of keys that unlock a doorway to a fantastical world menaced by malevolent forces. They continued: "For me, this probably ranks somewhere among his top 10 books," noting the remarkable achievement given King's age of 75 years old at the time and his over 30 titles on the New York Times Best-Sellers list.Alison Flood from The Guardian was in agreement, branding the work as "vintage, timeless King, a transporting, terrifying treat born from multiple lockdowns.
And the New York Times described it as a "multiverse-traversing, genre-hopping intertextual mash-up, with plenty of Easter eggs for regular King devotees.
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