![]() ![]() ![]() The final chapter that takes place during Chuck’s childhood keeps running through my mind. The reverse order story structure seems confusing at first, but it is useful. Stephen King’s “If It Bleeds” is a collection of four new novellas, released April 21, 2020. The end of the story takes place during his childhood. ![]() One of the stories, “The Life of Chuck,” has been mostly praised by the critics and fans due to its unique structure.Ĭonsisting of three acts, it starts from the present and works backward: at the beginning of the story, an executive banker, Charles Chuck Krantz, is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is slowly dying in an apocalyptic world. ![]() King enhances his masterful horror writing by experimenting with different writing techniques. And these shorter stories don’t lose any of the horror elements that make King’s writing terrifyingly unforgettable. King’s novels tend to be on the longer side, but “If It Bleeds” consists of four shorter stories, which works as an excellent introduction to King’s writing style. King published his latest novel, “If It Bleeds,” this summer, where he once again proves that he has earned his reputation as a legendary horror novelist.Īs a beginner who has never read King’s work before, I felt that “If It Bleeds” was the right place for me to start. Many artists used their time staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to put out new work, and master of horror Stephen King is no exception. ![]()
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