Hearts in Atlantis
by Stephen King
Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 65.1K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 640 pages.
About Hearts in Atlantis
Five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War.Stephen King, whose first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, the year before the last U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam, is the first hugely popular writer of the TV generation. Images from that war -- and the protests against it -- had flooded America's living rooms for a decade. Hearts in Atlantis, King's newest fiction, is composed of five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War. In Part One, "Low Men in Yellow Coats," eleven-year-old Bobby Garfield discovers a world of predatory malice in his own neighborhood. He also discovers that adults are sometimes not rescuers but at the heart of the terror. In the title story, a bunch of college kids get hooked on a card game, discover the possibility of protest...and confront their own collective heart of darkness, where laughter may be no more than the thinly disguised cry of the beast. In "Blind Willie" and "Why We're in Vietnam," two men who grew up with Bobby in suburban Connecticut try to fill the emptiness of the post-Vietnam era in an America which sometimes seems as hollow -- and as haunted -- as their own lives. And in "Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling," this remarkable book's denouement, Bobby returns to his hometown where one final secret, the hope of redemption, and his heart's desire may await him. Full of danger, full of suspense, most of all full of heart, Stephen King's new book will take some readers to a place they have never been...and others to a place they have never been able to completely leave.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 640 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 65,063 |
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What genre is Hearts in Atlantis?
Hearts in Atlantis is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Hearts in Atlantis worth reading?
Based on 65.1K reader ratings, Hearts in Atlantis has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Hearts in Atlantis?
Hearts in Atlantis has 640 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Hearts in Atlantis?
Hearts in Atlantis was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Hearts in Atlantis?
The ISBN-13 for Hearts in Atlantis is 9780340818670.0.
How much does Hearts in Atlantis cost on Kindle?
Hearts in Atlantis is available on Kindle for $11.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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