In Another work produced by acclaimed author Stephen King the greates fear doesn’t come form some mythical monster or creature but from an everyday object we all adore…the cellphone! Unlike many of king’s novels this one has its focus set on technology and proposes a hidden message and one that’s is a little less exciting than the story itself. King uses the cell phone as a horror and plot device to show its connection to the real world and how similar technology has made us all less connected and less human as we stay glued to screens and put importance of tech over people. As far as I’m concerned with the progress I made so far in my book I have been thoroughly enjoying it and every thrilling detail it offers. I hope to see this thrill ride to the end and see the conclusion of this interesting story.
With this being another Stephen King novel it only makes sense to compare it to his other books. Works like Cujo, Christine and It which all focus on “normal” objects and how in the right context they can become some of the most horrifying things on Earth. It’s no different in cell in which people’s phones have the ability to alter someone’s mind and turn them animalistic resulting in them going crazy and lash out at any one nearby. With a similar theme it also holds a similar setup as it highlights this certain object in its “natural” habitat and when it picks up momentum it begins to take on its true form and in Cell it happens so quickly that if you blink you’ll definitely miss the intensity that King builds along with the story. For those looking to read a horror book that can hold its own in modern day then Cell is the perfect choice as it’s a thrilling nonstop action novel that makes you want to read until the end.
sounds like a good read, interesting and unexpected topic, and of course a fabulous author! Thanks diego 🙂