Revival: A Novel

A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil's devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. Wed to his guitar from the age of 13, he plays in bands across the country, living the nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll while fleeing from his family's horrific loss. I

Josh Gaines said Not great, but also not bad.. Revival is the life-spanning story of Jamie Morton and his “fifth business,” Pastor Charles Jacobs (who goes by a number of names throughout the book). The story opens with Jamie as a six year old boy, and closes with him in his late fifties. Pastor Jacobs i. "A fan of Stephen King - but not a fan of this book. Slow, not that interesting, and an over-the-top finish" according to HeathCliff. I was reading this with mild surprise, as I found myself somewhat disinterested - reading it because of pre-established love for King - but if it was not his book, I would have stopped. But I plodded along. I mean, I love King's writing, his are the ony books that I wai. "Such a Good Story!" according to W.S. Walcott. Wow! I can't even begin to tell how enjoyable Revival is. Stephen King is hit or miss for me. I enjoy a handful of his novels, but I don't like more than a handful. That said, I still read him a few times a year. In general, I don't find King compulsively readable. I us