I haven't read a book in years. This book was gifted to me by my mom so I had something to distract me while going thru chemo treatments. I actually didn't start it until after I had surgery. The adventure Stephen King took me on was absolutely what I needed to begin my recuperation. I immediately fell in love with Charlie, and of course Radar (Rades). The anticipation of finally going down the well to the 'other' world kept that book in my hands for hours at a time. I finished it in 5 days. Would've been shorter if my eyes would have allowed me to keep going. This is in my top 3 of his books, if not #1. From the moment you go down that well you're hooked. The characters are amazing, even the bad guys take you in. I'm not afraid to admit I shed a tear when I got to the end. I wanted it to go on, but it was a perfect ending. I would love to see it made into a movie. Perfect for fantasy lovers of all kinds. Moving on to Holly now and hope i enjoy it just as much. Thank you Mr. King for another awesome story to take me away from my own world for a few hours at a time.