27-09-2021, 09:08
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PLOT:
story follows Luke Ellis, a 12yo genius with TK (telekinesis) powers.
his parents are killed and he is kidnapped by members of 'the institute' to harness his powers for the good of the planet.
in 'the institute' are dozens of other children with either TK or TP (telepathy) powers, all of which are being experimented on to enhance their powers.
an employee who takes a liking to Luke helps him escape and this is where the drama begins in a cat and mouse thriller of survival by Luke and the members of 'the institute' who want him back dead or alive...
OPINION:
a fast moving novel with a few twists and turns along the way.
only problem i have with it is that the big finale drags on too long and generally speaking, the endings are the big problem i have with Stephen King novels, they either amble along seemingly without purpose or they finish abruptly without notice...
all up though, a half decent novel which would probably make a good movie if a screenwriter could sort out the ending properly.
RATING: 3/5
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They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.