over my weekend away. Where can I even begin? For Stephen King fans, Lisey's Story ranks with the best in my opinion. The book begins with Lisey (Lisa) beginning the daunting task of cleaning her critically acclaimed author husband's study out following his death two years ago. As she begins organizing, labeling and packing up the manuscripts, reviews and papers, memories begin to creep into her mind. These are memories that she has hidden "behind the purple curtain." Memories of a magical place parallel to our own universe that her husband, Scott, dubbed Boo'ya Moon.
In true King fashion, the events that take place are extraordinary. A little boy, who grows into a man and can travel to this place at will. A little boy who suffered such abuse from his father than he makes Lisey promise they will never have kids so the "bad gunky" isn't passed on. Propelling the storyline is Lisey's sister, who also travels to her version of Boo'ya Moon and a crazy man that has targeted Lisey in an effort to capture her late husband's works.
Lisey must relive the painful stories Scott shared with her regarding his mutilating father and brother, who was overcome by the bad gunky, in order to save her sister and herself from the stalker.
Aside from the terror and fantastical ideas, King also weaves the love story of Lisey and Scott into the novel. Their extreme devotion of each other and the devastation of his death are apparent in Lisey's recounting of their life through flashbacks.
Being Stephen King, there are parts of the novel that are graphically gruesome, but the depth of love between husband and wife and sister and sister balance the horror. Overall, Lisey's Story
is a captivating read, and a novel I'm sure I'll read again.
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