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Blaze by Richard Bachman
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Blaze (edition 2008)

by Richard Bachman (Author)

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Originally written thirty-five years ago but never published, a crime novel chronicles the life and times of Clayton Blaisdell, Jr.--the crimes committed against him and the crimes he himself commits, including a kidnapping he is doomed to attempt.
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Info:Pocket Books 2008-01-22 (2008), Edition: First Edition, 373 pages
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I truly don't understand the poor ratings and dislike for this book....I really enjoyed it. This is one of those rare King treasures that are unique from his typical work......ie, The green Mile, The girl who loved Tom Gordon, Delores Claiborne, etc...its more drama/thriller than true horror. I've always thought King excells in these stories. I loved it! ( )
  Jfranklin592262 | Mar 14, 2024 |
I love nearly everything written by Stephen King but I didn't love this as much as I wanted to. I don't know if it was the narration or my concern for the baby - but this book was just so so for me. The premise of Blaze a man wants to kidnap a baby so he can do one big con and be set for the rest of his life. The only issue is that Blaze is a few fries short of a happy meal after being repeatedly being thrown down the stairs by his father as a child - for years he would pull cons with his buddy George, but ever since he was stabbed during a poker game he's been on his own. He's a gentle giant and too stupid to do much without George - but George's voice is guiding him on what to do and he wants Blaze to do this kidnapping. Can he pull it off? He is a sympathetic bad guy and the story will give you complicated emotions. I'm sad I didn't like it more. ( )
  ecataldi | Mar 5, 2024 |
Not King/Bachman's best work, but certainly gripping (I read it in three days). A definite homage to Of Mice and Men that has you rooting for Blaze no matter how much you know he's clearly in the wrong and not going to triumph. ( )
  GordCampbell | Dec 20, 2023 |
L'impressione è la stessa della la prima lettura, Bachman continua a non fare per me. Storie senza mordente e piuttosto scontate, anche se lo stile non è male lo ammetto. Dopo due letture direi che con Blaze sono a posto, novella senza infamia ne lode. ( )
  L3landG4unt | Oct 11, 2022 |
How do you read a story about a man that kidnaps a baby and feel sorry for HIM? Rare, I know but that is what happens in Blaze. This book was one of Bachman's first books that was never published. A very interesting story ( )
  KyleneJones | Apr 25, 2022 |
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These are the slums of the heart. -- John D. MacDonald
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