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Yet another King read that routinely ripped me from responsibility and rest in a dogged quest to finish just one more chapter. The Institute is a captivating story of children with special abilities and the shady organization who would misuse them. The characters are delightfully written, with Luke as the obvious standout, and the tale King unwinds is entertaining throughout. 5/5

I did not anticipate enjoying this novel at all. In fact I started it only because I had the copy on the premise that I was going to bail after 50 pages as I am not an avid King fan. But I found this to be an excellent read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of it and it may have sprouted further curiosity into some of his other writings. Not a dull moment. Great from start to finish! Great if you‘re into government conspiracies.

You can‘t DO that, Stephen!

Reading modern kids spout this boomer-ass dialogue is… something else

In a Stephen King novel?!

Stephen King inventing the singular y‘all?

This was a classic very very good Stephen King novel. It was such a logic idea after Carrie and The Shining to make a weapon from this psychic children. I love the idea! And now I want to read more about that other Institution they mention in the end.

If you‘re familiar with King‘s novel FIRESTARTER, you might remember the shadowy governmental organization chasing the young protagonist to capture and study her abilities. This is the story of that place and the children who are imprisoned there. Solid and heartfelt, this is one of the author‘s better novels. He even manages to stick the landing and gift us with an ending that feels righteous and earned. Recommended!

I enjoyed this book a lot. I'd say it's in the top 3 Stephen King books I've read so far. The characters were all interesting and the story had a plot that kept you invested the whole time. The ending didn't end the way I was expecting, but to be honest I'm not sure what I wanted it to be either 😅

The novel starts off with the story of Tim Jamieson, a cop that had no choice but to resign due to some trouble he got into. He ends up in a small town in South Carolina. Later we meet Luke, an extremely brilliant child that gets kidnapped and sent to an institution where they experiment on children with special abilities. The institute leaders take Luke‘s brilliance for granted and it makes for an adventure packed story.

It‘s Stephen King…need I say more?

My favourite book so far! 🙌 Gory and thrilling.

The FB #BookBattle prompt for 10/5 - 10/7 is #horror so I decided to take a picture of the current horror book I'm reading. This is a favorite of mine!

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THE INSTITUTE by Stephen King

Tim, a former cop turned drifter, finds his way to the small town of Dupree, making a home there.

Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, young Luke Ellis is kidnapped in the dead of night, his parents murdered. He‘s taken to the Institute, a secret org that uses kids for psychic warfare.

Intense, maddening—yet ultimately satisfying, this was a sprawling, unputdownable tale for me. Great characters, wild action, engaging story.

❌ My goal for the #20in4 Readathon was read for 10 hours to hopefully finish this book. I totaled my time today, 9 hours 56 minutes! Lol wish I had checked last night to read 4 minutes more and be legitimate.
💉I really got into this book and spent a lot of time worrying about the kids in the story. I‘ve seen it labeled as horror, and although it was a horrific tale, I would say it‘s closer to science fiction.
☎️☎️☎️☎️☎️
4/7 #BigJuneReadathon

I would love to join in on the #20in4 Readathon!
📘 My goal is to read 10 in 4 - that‘s how much time Bookly predicts I‘ll need to finish The Institute.
📚 Thank you for the tag @Andrew65 !

Can truly never go wrong with a story from The King

On to book number 4 of 2022. Have read blackbird volume 2 inbetween this book and namesake just as a quick read. But been looking forward to getting round to this one as its my first ever stephen king book that i will have read!

The Institute and the Braves this Saturday! Enjoying a taste of cool fall in Alabama.

Hopefully I‘ll read the rest of these when I finish The Institute 🥸

#MugsOfLitsy

Thanks for the tag @RaeLovesToRead !

1. No, I'm nowhere near organised enough and work is providing enough scares for October, so my reading time will be a wee bit limited.

2. The tagged book is sitting on my shelf and is going to get picked up next. It's been a while since I've read anything by him, but looking forward to this one.

#Two4Tuesday

Consider yourself tagged if you haven't been already 🙃

Book 37 of 2021.

When I first began The Institute, about gov. agents pursuing youths with unexplored psychic abilities, I couldn't help but be reminded of Firestarter. Firestarter was the first book I read this year & IMO is one of King's most underrated. The Institute takes awhile to find its footing & there is a good portion of it that I found difficult to become invested in. Whereas The Firestarter has perfect pacing & an almost relentless sense of dread,👇

I read a Stephen King novel every summer, and this was this year‘s choice. I fully enjoyed the plot and King‘s trademark effortless writing, though the build-up to the final confrontation moves along a bit too slowly for my liking. Still, King‘s superhuman productivity continues to amaze me. His books will clearly keep me busy for many more summers.

It‘s official. I am quickly becoming a die hard Stephen King fan. His pure talent to craft an unbelievable premise for a story into something that truly makes you believe that it could in fact happen is astounding. I read many other fiction books, and like the characters. I read a Stephen King book and fall in love with the characters. Another suspenseful, twisty and shocking read from the master of horror.

Another winner from King, probably the best one he's written in recent times.

It's a long one but fast-paced with unforgettable characters.

Check out my Goodreads for full review. ⤵️

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3146360524?book_show_action=false&from_rev...

1️⃣ Alice Maxwell (Cell by Stephen King) 📲
2️⃣ 1984 by George Orwell 👁
3️⃣ Tagged ⬆️

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I tag @Ast_Arslan @DarkMina @LeahBergen @Kimberlone @Chelsea.Poole @Ash.on.the.line

I've no idea where this is going but I'm so happy that I decided to read it right now, I'm enjoying it very much.

It just flows so well.

New book day! #exciting

Not sure how I feel about this book! I really enjoyed the beginning but then I found it really long. I'd really like to know what people think!

King is one of my favorite authors, and I‘m always excited to start a new book by him. 60 pages in and loving it so far!

Wow! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this one and I was hooked from the very start. Absolutely loved the plot, along with the character development. My first Stephen King novel and it certainly won‘t be my last.

Thanks so much @Gaylagal2 for this #littlechristmasswap !! Everything arrived right on time. I‘m going to read this one under a blanket on a cold winter night. The reading log looks like a good replacement for the old notebook I‘ve been using. And Dove, yum!
#lcs

Thanks @bookish_wookish for coordinating!

I was a part of #SantaThing by library thing and this is one of the two books that arrived and I can‘t wait to read it! Thank you to my secret Santa. The second book might be here today hopefully.

I am now the proud owner of SK Triplets.

“Half an hour after Tim Jamieson‘s Delta flight was scheduled to leave Tampa for the bright lights and tall buildings of New York, it was still parked at the gate.”

Kind of feels like the way my day is going. So many plans and here I still sit... #blackfridaygoals

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

It's been a while since I've read Stephen King. 'The Institute' was SO GOOD! I listened to the #audiobook and loved it!
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Good morning! Nothing better in these days than to read a good horror book from the master! I love his written but as usual I am prepare for the bad endings...
@Hufflepuffle as you can see I couldn't wait to read it!

#horror

Today was a hard day. It was also one of those days where love & support from friends afar mean the whole world & hold you up.

I can‘t even with this amazing package, Chelle. It‘s so so so generous & thoughtful & everything. 🙏🏽💙 ALLLL these books!! The mask & the yummmy coffee, chocolates, & candies! The sugar skull marquee is so cool!! And when you first mentioned Corny, I thought you meant the socks (hilarious), then saw him..👇🏽(comments)