I finished Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub yesterday. It took me a long time to read it (I started it just before Christmas), becauseI haven't had a lot of time to do much reading. I had a hard time getting into the book at first, but was hooked after a couple of chapters. I really got to care for the people (except that twit of a reporter and of course the Fisherman) and the town. I was surprised at the ending because a lot more people survived than I expected.
I liked both endings to the book. For those looking for a happy ending - stop at the first ending. For those that follow the Gunslinger series, go ahead and read the second ending. The authors' give plenty of warning between the two endings, so don't blame them if you wanted a happy ending but chose to read to the very end.
Now I have to go back and read Talisman, which is the prequel to Black House. For some reason I never read it but will have to rectify that mistake.
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