I have just finished reading this book! I have to admit, compared to King's other works, it may not be the most standout read, considering I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the writing style and characters. At times, I even wondered if it was written by ghostwriters! But the last few chapters of this book alone were packed with raw emotion, more than most entire books.
The story follows Penelope Dahl, who hires Holly Gibney to investigate her daughter's disappearance. Holly just inherited Finders Keepers, a private detective agency previously owned by Bill Hodges. Although Holly doesn't expect any breakthroughs, the similarities of location and belongings left behind seem to relate to another series of missing persons and human cannibalism was not at all on her mind.
This slow-paced thriller even offers some realistic insights during the time of the coronavirus outbreak. Holly has appeared in several of King's previous works, but while reading this book, I didn't see her as a strong character and it was intentionally portrayed!
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