Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Firestarter is the tale of an eight-year-old girl named Charlene McGee (called Charlie) and her father Andy. Charlie is a pyrokinetic, a person who has the ability to start fires just by thinking about doing it. And The Shop, a shady government agency who performed drug experiments on Charlie's parents (and are the reason why Charlie's powers exist) are now after the father and daughter, bent on using Charlie as a weapon of war.The novel begins with Andy and Charlie, out of money and literally running for their lives. Vicky McGee - Charlie's mother and Andy's wife - was murdered by The Shop years ago, and they both know how dangerous the government can be. Charlie has been taught since a very young age that her powers are something to keep in check, but Andy knows that there are times when Charlie must use them to protect them, much to Charlie's chagrin. Andy himself posesses a weak mind-control power (another gift from The Shop), which is useful at times but gives him increasingly intense headaches. Charlie doesn't want her powers but must use them; Andy needs his power but it is painful to use. The Shop wants them both, and such are the threads of a wildly exciting novel.We are given a few glimpses into the enemy territory, as well: the head of the Shop, known as Cap; the weak-willed closet transvestite scientist Patrick Hockstetter (his final scene approaces King's goriest yet); and the very dangerous and slightly pedophilic John Rainbird, a government killer with his sights set on Charlie.Such a short description doesn't begin to describe the excitement of Firestarter. Like Christine, this is often described as King at mid-range, but also like Christine, this is not the case. The fireplay in the novel is quite intense and enjoyable, the characters are well-drawn and complete, and the fact that the initial concept of pyrokinesis isn't entirely scientifically implausible makes the novel quite chilling as well.
one of possible the best books im reading.
im only halfway through it. due to the lack of free time to read it.
but its indeed exciting though it sounds rather disturbing.
one of the best books from Stephen King other than Carrie. well, at least out of those i've read.
2 more King's books waiting for me to finish.
but first, i need to study.
band's been cool.
i've never in my life tried advertising for my concerts in such an agressive manner.
i only sold 6 though. oh well.
band's tiring but its alright. esp. when you hear the end result.
did the narration thing today. i positively sound like. i dont know.
sound like a true receiver of my grades in Literature.
which isnt good.
but its cool.
but i miss the ex-trombone section.
yf xl maddie jiff and me. even marianne.
we all disappeared.
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