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Sleeping Beauties : A Novel by Owen King and Stephen King (2017, Hardcover)
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"Sleeping Beauties" is a chilling novel co-authored by Owen King and Stephen King, published by Scribner in 2017. This hardcover book measures 9.2 inches in length, 6.1 inches in width, and 2.1 inches in height, with a weight of 40.5 ounces. The novel spans 720 pages and delves into themes of occult and supernatural, horror, thrillers, and science fiction, offering a captivating and spine-tingling reading experience for fans of the genre. With its unique blend of storytelling styles and a captivating plot, "Sleeping Beauties" is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScribner
ISBN-10150116340X
ISBN-139781501163401
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038705818
Product Key Features
Book TitleSleeping Beauties : a Novel
Number of Pages720 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicOccult & Supernatural, Horror, Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic, Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / Supernatural
GenreFiction
AuthorOwen King, Stephen King
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2.1 in
Item Weight40.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-002473
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Another horror blockbuster, Mercedes and all, from maestro King and his heir apparent...In a kind of untold Greek tragedy meets Deliverance meets--well, bits of Mr. Mercedes and The Shawshank Redemption, perhaps--King and King, father and son, take their time putting all the pieces into play: brutish men, resourceful women who've had quite enough, alcohol, and always a subtle sociological subtext, in this case of rural poverty and dreams sure to be dashed...A blood-splattered pleasure." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "A fast-paced thriller [that is] ambitious and sympathetic, Sleeping Beauties is both a love letter to women everywhere and an incisive look at what drives men to violence, neatly wrapped in enough fantasy elements to soften the more caustic edges of the commentary. From "Carrie" to "Dolores Claiborne" to "Lisey's Story" and beyond, Stephen King's compassion for women is an identifying characteristic of much of his work, and "Sleeping Beauties" continues the trend. The Kings have created deeply textured women to populate their book." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Entertaining. . . Sleeping Beauties is a bulging, colourful epic; a super-sized happy meal, liberally salted with supporting characters and garnished with splashes of arterial ketchup. This epic feels so vital and fresh." -- The Guardian, Following the renewed interest in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and an increasing climate of wolf-whistle politics, this examination of gender stereotypes, systems of oppression, and pervasive misogyny within American culture feels especially timely...The large cast of characters allows for a multitude of narrative perspectives--from both the affected women and the men they've left behind. Violent, subversive, and compulsively readable. The true horror of this father-son-penned novel derives more from its unflinchingly realistic depiction of hatred and violence against women than from the supernatural elements., This delicious first collaboration between Stephen King and his son Owen is a horror-tinged realistic fantasy that imagines what could happen if most of the women of the world fall asleep, leaving men on their own. The authors' writing is seamless and naturally flowing. Once the action begins, [SLEEPING BEAUTIES] barrels along like a freight train., "The novel provides enough action, thrills and humor to keep readers burning the midnight oil....There's comfort to be found in tales such as this... Sleeping Beauties is a well-tooled horror thriller, a worthy venture from a productive family business." -- San Francisco Chronicle, "Following the renewed interest in Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and an increasing climate of wolf-whistle politics, this examination of gender stereotypes, systems of oppression, and pervasive misogyny within American culture feels especially timely...The large cast of characters allows for a multitude of narrative perspectives--from both the affected women and the men they've left behind. Violent, subversive, and compulsively readable. The true horror of this father-son-penned novel derives more from its unflinchingly realistic depiction of hatred and violence against women than from the supernatural elements." -- Library Journal, " Sleeping Beauties is an ambitious work that combines some age-old Stephen King themes with a distinctly sci-fi premise. Sleeping Beauties is no "take your kid to work" project on Stephen King's behalf. Owen King is an accomplished author in his own right, and their collaboration reflects positively on both. No matter which King was tapping the keys, readers will enjoy a riveting novel with plenty of characters to root for, and to root against ... and, in another King trademark, to root both for and against." -- Bangor Daily News, Another horror blockbuster, Mercedes and all, from maestro King and his heir apparent...In a kind of untold Greek tragedy meets Deliverance meets--well, bits of Mr. Mercedes and The Shawshank Redemption, perhaps--King and King, father and son, take their time putting all the pieces into play: brutish men, resourceful women who've had quite enough, alcohol, and always a subtle sociological subtext, in this case of rural poverty and dreams sure to be dashed...A blood-splattered pleasure., "Stephen King and son team up for a beauty of a horror tale [that is] epic, ambitious, heartbreaking and, when it comes to its central horrors, all too timely. Sleeping Beauties melds the elder King's talent for exploring the darker sides of human nature when people are thrust into terrifying situations with his youngest son's gift for juggling multiple genres and complex characters. The final chapters bring all their skills together in a fast-paced, explosive finale and emotional aftermath. A thought-provoking work that examines a litany of modern-day issues." -- USA Today, "This delicious first collaboration between Stephen King and his son Owen is a horror-tinged realistic fantasy that imagines what could happen if most of the women of the world fall asleep, leaving men on their own. The authors' writing is seamless and naturally flowing. Once the action begins, [SLEEPING BEAUTIES] barrels along like a freight train." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this spectacular father/son collaboration, Stephen King and Owen King tell the highest of high-stakes stories: what might happen if women disappeared from the world of men? In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep: they become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, if the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral and spectacularly violent. And while they sleep they go to another place, a better place, where harmony prevails and conflict is rare. One woman, the mysterious "Eve Black," is immune to the blessing or curse of the sleeping disease. Is Eve a medical anomaly to be studied? Or is she a demon who must be slain? Abandoned, left to their increasingly primal urges, the men divide into warring factions, some wanting to kill Eve, some to save her. Others exploit the chaos to wreak their own vengeance on new enemies. All turn to violence in a suddenly all-male world. Set in a small Appalachian town whose primary employer is a women's prison, Sleeping Beauties is a wildly provocative, gloriously dramatic father-son collaboration that feels particularly urgent and relevant today.
LC Classification NumberPS3561.I483S56 2017
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- 16 May, 2018
One of his best in years
I couldn't out this one down and we are actually using it for book club because of the unique co cept. Great if you can pair it with 2017's The PowerVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Dec, 2017
as always, king!
this is a christmas gift for someone who has every king book! he will love it and your price was the BEST i have gotten in years!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Mar, 2018
Sleeping Beauties Case by Cemetery Dance
The book Sleeping Beauties fits into the case perfectly even with two dust jackets on it; the regular dust jacket and the specially made dust jacket. It protects the book signed by both Stephen King and his son Owen King. The book below slips right into the Cemetery Dance case. I'm delighted with it.---junkietroll5865
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Jan, 2018
Extremely Satisfied
I bought this book for my wife who is an avid reader. She says that she is extremely satisfied with the book. She also said that it was a great price. It arrived in two days. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 May, 2018
Stephen King Sleeping Beauties
I highly recommend this book.I'm an avid book reader,so I have quite a collection,and this is just one more great book by the master himself.He will not leave you disappointed. Awesome book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2022
Let the ladies sleep, it's safer that way.
I just started reading Sleeping Beauties and at first, I wasn't sure where the story was going but as I continued I could tell it was going to be another page-turner.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Jul, 2023
top of the line reading. once you start you cannot put down
lori lee indulges herself into stephen king and just loves this book as alll stephen king for her collectionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Apr, 2024
Just like a stephen king book
Nice BookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2020
I really good story!
I love Stephen King! It would seem his son is good too.I read a lot.It is a compelling story. Keeps you guessing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Mar, 2018
Awesome
I am really loving this book, I am about half way through. It is so big and heavy, but it is worth the wait to finally get it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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