The Outsider: A Novel

Very interesting. Kept me wanting to keep reading. I would recommend it to all my friends. Steven King is a great author.

The first third of this book is brilliant and a real page-turner. However, because this part is so good, the latter half feels comparatively weak, and the whole story winds up abruptly and unsatisfactorily. To explain all the chaos he created, Stephen King resorts to his habitual way: he introduces a ghost, alien, or something/someone not existing on Earth. The final scenes (from the confrontation with the "Outsider," winning the battle, and returning to normal life) feel like a cheap soap opera. But to be frank, his descriptions of the characters and his storytelling ability to captivate readers in the first third are truly outstanding, and that is the reason why he is still popular.

**"The Outsider"** by Stephen King is a chilling exploration of the duality of human nature, masterfully weaving a tale of horror and suspense around the investigation of a horrific crime. When the violated body of an eleven-year-old boy is found in the park, all evidence points to Terry Maitland, a beloved Little League coach and community figure. Despite his seemingly ironclad alibi, detective Ralph Anderson leads a very public arrest, heightening the tension in Flint City as the townspeople grapple with the implications of knowing someone they admire may be guilty of such a heinous act.As King intricately unravels the complexities of the investigation, readers are thrust into a nightmare that challenges both the characters and the audience to question the nature of evil. With each revelation, the atmosphere becomes more intense and suspenseful, showcasing King's ability to blend character development with gripping narrative structure. The layers of mystery deepen as the truth unfolds, revealing that evil can manifest in unexpected ways. **"The Outsider"** stands as a testament to King’s storytelling prowess, capturing the paranoia and fear of a community on the brink as they confront the darker sides of their own humanity, making it an unforgettable journey into the heart of terror.

It is an amazing story, the many twist and turns worked so well. As always you feel like you are part of the world that he writes about. Bringing Holly into the story was brilliant.... I enjoyed being back with an old friend... Thank you

This series and the Mr. Mercedes series are the perfect combination of books for the show accompaniment. I hope that anyone who is interested in the book because of the show or vice versa, you spring for both. It's such a great book series. This one hooked me from the start. My partner recommended it to me, and I'm glad I got around to it. 10/10

4 StarsKing does it again! Simply Masterful!Young Frankie Peterson is dead. His death was brutal: gruesome, horrific and completely senseless. All evidence points to Terry Maitland, beloved Little League Coach, as the murderer. His fingerprints are all over the crime scene and eye-witnesses place him with Peterson moments before his death. Enraged by the viciousness of the crime, and convinced of Maitland’s guilt, Detective Ralph Anderson arranges for the public arrest of Maitland: in front of his family, friends and his Little League team. Almost immediately thereafter, new evidence comes to light showing that Maitland was seen on camera hundreds of miles away at the exact moment the murder took place.Can a person possibly be in two places at once? Wouldn’t you say that it’s physically impossible? (I know for a fact that its not seeing as I’ve actually done it. I once straddled the state lines of Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri – I thought it was pretty cool - being in a city that had the same name but in different states!? Wowza!) That said, I will admit that Stephen King’s take on this subject is FAR cooler than mine).Thereafter, Terry’s wife, and a few others do whatever they can to prove his innocence. The path it leads them down is most extraordinary. Would you expect anything less from Stephen King? Perhaps my own eyes played tricks on me.Joining them is Holly Gibney (of Mr. Mercedes/Finders Keepers fame (which I admittedly couldn’t get through, though I tried and tried)). Her tactics may be unorthodox, but her results are bonafide.There are things seen and unseen in “The Outsider.” Something in particular was enough to creep this girl out for the duration. Someone actually. A man who gave me jitters and whose eyes I hope I never see staring into mine.Frightening, harrowing and riveting, I was immediately drawn into this crazy novel and I went in blind, which I highly recommend. This started out as a mystery and then it changed into something else entirely. It is to Stephen King’s credit that he can do that and do it successfully.His mind works like no other and you never know what you will encounter or how his writing will impact you: one minute you’re holding your breath in the deep end, terrified a monster is going to pass you by, the next your eyes snap open, the shock has hit you and spasms wrack your body over and over. His ideas rock my world and they always have. Somehow, I know I’m not alone.While I loved the premise of “The Outsider” and was scared and completely shocked by the twists and turns, I felt that the storyline petered out a bit towards the end and it left me wanting just a tad. The characters however, were full of fierce determination, strength and lots of heart. What I learned is that if I lose something or get into trouble, I would be lucky to have Holly Gibney by my side and so would you.Thank you to Stephen King for continuously keeping me entertained since I was a pre-teen. Thank you also for giving a shout out to you know who - that was awesome! In case it’s not obvious, your imagination continues to amaze me. Whenever I think I need to let my imagination run a little wild, I read one of your books and I think, heck no, you do it enough for all of us.Published on Gooreads, Amazon, Twitter and Instagram on 6.23.18.

Um bom livro

Soy una miedosa totalmente pero con ganas de adentrarme más en el mundo de Stephen King, despues de haber leido otros tres libros de el decidi que era hora de algo mas ‘fuerte’. Si tu tambien estas indeciso entre que seguir leyendo te lo recomiendo, te atrapa de una, y se lee super facil a pesar de que es un tremendo ladrillo. El libro va muy bien hasta que casi lo acabas donde me decepciono un poquito el final jaja. Pero sin duda alguna se puede omitir eso porque consigues lo que quieres un buen libro para pasar los dias y si terminas cuestionandote que demonios con llamemoslo el personaje malo. Eso hasta que llegas al final para reconfortarte y decirte a ti mismo bueno no existe…

If you like Stephen King, you'll love this book. It's a somewhat detective type book, although if you dislike books about the 'supernatural' this is not for you.

I have read all of Kings books at least three time and each time is better. This one is slightly different and I enjoyed it immensely. The bad guy is seriously weird and frightening . Holly makes an appearance and that was great.

Como siempre, mister King te mantiene en tensión hasta el final. No defrauda. Ahora por la suguiente aventura del mundo King...