![]() ![]() Convinced of Terry’s guilt and terrified for his own family, Detective Ralph Anderson only pushes the machine of justice harder. King shows the slow car crash of Terry’s reputation, family, and employment against the unstoppable accusation in every gory detail. ![]() Accused of a horrifying crime, Terry slowly grinds to pieces in the gears of the American justice system. The Outsider begins as Terry Maitland’s life unravels. It’s almost gratifying, then, to see him continue to grow with The Outsider, a novel that feels like well-worn territory for King, but told in a fresh, modern way. He is accomplished beyond the realms of most other authors. ![]() It’s a career that has crossed nearly every genre, even creating a series of stories that served as context for still other series in an MCU-like universe. Readers have had the life of King’s forty-five-year career to make up their minds about his work. Reviewing Stephen King almost seems pointless. This book review was part of a podcast discussion. ![]()
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