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Firestarter Hardback - 1980
by Stephen King
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- very good
- Hardback
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- Title Firestarter
- Author Stephen King
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Book Club Edition
- Condition Used - Very good
- Pages 428
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Viking Press, New York
- Publication date 1980
- Bookseller's Inventory # 1755348757
- ISBN 9780670315413 / 0670315419
- Weight 1.79 lbs (0.81 kg)
- Dimensions 9.54 x 6.41 x 1.4 in (24.23 x 16.28 x 3.56 cm)
- Reading level 830
- Category Fiction - Horror
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 80014793
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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Reader reviews for Firestarter
Review summary
Readers broadly found Firestarter a propulsive, conspiracy-tinged sci-fi thriller anchored by the tender, anxious bond between a father and his pyrokinetic daughter. The government-overreach plot, The Shop’s cold bureaucracy, and Rainbird’s quietly chilling menace provided much of the dread, while set pieces like the farmhouse sequence and an explosive climax drew praise. Many noted it’s lighter on gore and traditional scares than the author’s reputation suggests, making it a common recommendation for newcomers. Critiques centered on a sagging or repetitive middle stretch and mixed views on Charlie’s characterization, though the parental fear, ethical questions, and fast pace kept most readers engaged. Overall, it’s seen as solid, sometimes underappreciated early work—more page-turner than pinnacle.
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