Lia reviewed You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King
Review of 'You Like It Darker: Stories' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This isn’t something I wish to discuss. There is nothing good about You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King.
This collection features some excellent tales; however, one stands out. Most of the remaining chapters are middling to poor, filled with the usual late-King flaws: laughably anachronistic dialogue, tangential real-world events (covid, in this case), and overly described mundane details.
Despite the book’s title, the story is not that dark. It’s not what I expected when I read the title. Instead, it’s mainly a noir crime thriller with supernatural elements occasionally. The stories do have dark moments, but is it “darker” than King’s usual work or any of the incredible horror writers currently working, including King’s own son? The answer is no.
Ultimately, it’s best to skip this book.