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- Narrated by: Will Patton, Danny Burstein, Steven Weber
- Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins
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Number one New York Times best seller
From the legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary collection of four new “exceptionally compelling novellas that reaffirm [King’s] mastery of the form” (The Washington Post).
Readers adore Stephen King’s novels, and his novellas are their own dark treat, briefer but just as impactful and enduring as his longer fiction. Many of his novellas have been made into iconic films, including The Body (Stand by Me) and Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (Shawshank Redemption).
Four brilliant new tales in If It Bleeds are sure to prove as iconic as their predecessors. Once again, King’s remarkable range is on full display. In the title story, fan-favorite Holly Gibney (from the Mr. Mercedes trilogy and The Outsider) must face her fears and possibly another outsider - this time on her own. In Mr. Harrigan’s Phone an intergenerational friendship has a disturbing afterlife. The Life of Chuck explores, beautifully, how each of us contains multitudes. And in Rat, a struggling writer must contend with the darker side of ambition.
If these novellas show King’s range, they also prove that certain themes endure. One of King’s great concerns is evil, and in If It Bleeds, there’s plenty of it. There is also evil’s opposite, which in King’s fiction often manifests as friendship. Holly is reminded that friendship is not only life-affirming but can be life-saving. Young Craig befriends Mr. Harrigan, and the sweetness of this late-in-life connection is its own reward.
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- Catherine L
- 2020-06-25
Narration is captivating!
I love listening to Will Patton. He is the best narrator I've listened to. The stories are great of course, love the "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" story and Will's voice as the young boy Craig is compelling, it was hard to stop listening.
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- Angstula
- 2020-08-04
Love the novella format
Over 40+ years I've read/listened to nearly everything King has written. I have not loved them all. These are good, solid stories and worth a listen. Holly is narrated perfectly. I can't imagine her character coming to life as well if it were up to me to create her voice in my own head!
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- Ciriene
- 2020-04-26
Not Kings usual work
With the exception of Holly Gibbny returning, this felt like hype over very little.
King has been my author of choice for 4 decades, this was less wordy, less descriptive, less absorbing. The stories were ok but seemed incomplete.
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- K
- 2020-05-13
Couldn’t stop listening....
Best audio yet of King’s work. Gripping stories—I couldn’t stop listening. Worth the time!
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- 2020-10-09
a mixed bag
Mr. Harrigan's Phone - okay, but nothing special
The Life of Chuck - great story. one of the best short stories I have heard from King. some very cool ideas beautifully described.
if it Bleeds- a continuation of the storyline from Mr Mercedes. I did not like that book, and was not a huge fan of this story.
Rat- really great storytelling. classic King here!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2020-07-01
Lackluster
They really will publish anything King writes, this is a jumbled mess I couldn't get into. Also the voice of Holly is unintentionally hilarious.
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- Trevor
- 2024-01-21
Lazy
As a constant reader of novels Stephen King, I am becoming increasingly disappointed with his output. It’s a given, and I suspect Stephen King is not ignorant of the fact, that any new releases bearing his name will be snapped up by his fans. The fervor in which I now click on the buy button is waning on each release.
The plot, characters and intricacy of these stories, are frankly - in my honest opinion - increasingly lazy writing.
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- Vettechmom
- 2023-11-10
More Holly! I love this character, I never wanted it to end.
I loved if it bleeds. Holly is an amazing character full of depth and intelligence. Can’t wait to read more about her.
I must admit I prefer a larger novel than these shorts but it was still a good read.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-10-18
He is the King
Now I know why my brother loved his books. Great stories. Can’t wait to start The Institute.
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- Susie Golemba
- 2023-10-16
Great Bedtime Listening
Oh I know, many people wouldn’t fall asleep listening to Mr. Kings work, but I find his stories so relaxing. I love how he peppers his stories with thought and feelings about how storied are born. Reading the other listeners comments is interesting because perhaps he’s using all of us as a basis of new stories. Perhaps the title will be “If it Reads”.
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