Joyland
By Stephen King
- Release Date: 2013-06-04
- Genre: Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Description
A STUNNING NEW NOVEL FROM ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING AUTHORS OF ALL TIME!
The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and the ways both will change his life forever.
"I love crime, I love mysteries, and I love ghosts. That combo made Hard Case Crime the perfect venue for this book, which is one of my favorites. I also loved the paperbacks I grew up with as a kid, and for that reason, we’re going to hold off on e-publishing this one for the time being. Joyland will be coming out in paperback, and folks who want to read it will have to buy the actual book." –Stephen King
Reviews
Just brilliant; equal parts joy and heartbreak, intrigue and murder.
5By Cowgirl CarenI loved it all…every carny description, every unfulfilled desire and even the treacherous villain. It doesn’t get much better than this.From a South Carolinian
5By engineer7422Myrtle Beach native that enjoyed the homage to nearby North Carolina’s Crystal Coast in the words of the great S.K.Great Book.
5By BoriclesBeen reading King for the last 34 years; even though I seldom don’t enjoy one or two books, there’s always one that makes me fall for the next couple years! This is one of them, easy to read, not made long on purpose, recommended 100%.What a great story
5By dancin evergreenIt’s 2024 and this was written over 10 years ago. I have no idea how I missed it. It was so good.Loved this Kjng with different style great story
5By Cj chynaIt’s a great story a different style fun and silky in places. Sad and lonely in others. Another great King to add to library. I have a lotSpooky, but full of hope
5By ReallyTrackkngOne of my all time favorites of SK’s. The main character is so highly developed and likable, yet normal. Spooky, not scary, with enough supernatural thrown in to make it fun. Couldn’t put it down.Cannot recommend, not King’s best work.
2By Squiddle-a-deeIt started ok then it just became lazy. Probably my least favorite Stephen King book I’ve read to be quite honest. I was planning on reading another King book but now I think I’ll go back to non-fiction to get the bad taste in my mouth. Good grief.A Fun Read
5By presentmanGreat summer read, took me right back to being 21 in way only King can do.So good.
5By E. RoucoStraight to the heart. Stephen King is a master. I loved this book and am sad the story ended. It was that good.Joyland
5By StarMountain#7Enjoyable book, feeds the soul of your youth. Intertwines all humanly emotions. Stephen King is a fabulous writer.A superb read
5By Bigcurt1948If you don’t shed a tear with the reading of this novella, then I feel sorry for you. I had a hard time putting it down and sorry that it ended. Maybe a movie can bring this to life. Of course I am an avid King reader and will continue to be.Life is tough
5By papa dyerBeing handicapped doesn’t stop life but makes each moment more precious. Life will go on but memories last and last.Stephen King does it again
5By Momma lipsI just loved this story! Not his scariest but like The Stand, which is one of my favorites, his characters and story line made me wish for more. He is turning into a softie and I love it.Must Read
5By ZurkiaThis is a must read! Loved this book.Carnival Murder Mystery
4By Toni FGMAMTCThis is great for someone wanting a little spooky without actual horror. It's a murder mystery and sort of a coming of age tale. I got into it. It has that eerie feeling like something is coming throughout and is pretty good storytelling in my opinion, kind of feels like a longer version of camp side ghost story.Great Read
5By Vega00This was a great book to read by a great author definitely one of Kings best.Not King’s Best
3By mikey12384This book is definitely not one of KIng’s best. The first half, or hundred pages or so, is pretty uneventful and not an interesting read unless one has a keen interest in the carnival life, or carny folk. The second half is more engaging, where the story gets more interesting and the reader meets some colorful characters, even if some of these characters i.e. Mike the wheelchair kid, seem borrowed from some B 80s horror movie. The ending when the mystery is solved didn’t really satisfy me either and again seemed borrowed from an earlier era. All in All I’d advise another reader to sit this one out.Joyland
5By SAppelquistOne of S. King's best in recent years. Love the setting at a carnival. Interesting characters. A mystery, crime novel and ghost story, all rolled in one.Joyland
5By Wolfhead9Another oage turner from the master. Couldn't put it down. Thanks Mr. King!
