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 This book showcases King's ability to spin one hell of a yarn with multiple threads going all over the place, and tie it all together neatly at the end. Nothing happens in the book for quite a while except plot set up, but it was easily intriguing enough to keep me reading. Then we get to the Nettie/Wilma fight which is just awesome... and only the beginning. Sheriff Pangborn watches in horror as his town tears itself to pieces all due to the whims of the creepy old dude who is behind it all. He also runs around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to stop it, but it's too little, too late. The Catholic/Baptist war right on Main Street is also just awesome. 
 This book also brings the character of Ace Merrill back. He was the bully in the short story "The Body." I often wonder what happens to characters from other stories, and appreciate seeing them brought back sometimes. 
 A line I love: "(Buster) cocked one fist back to strike Norris, and Alan Pangborn slipped a handcuff around it just as neatly as you please." 
 That line sums up Alan Pangborn's grace perfectly. The man is smooth as silk, and I really enjoy following that character. 
 I highly recommend this book to anyone who isn't upset by blood/gore, or bad language. The story is phenomenal.