Revival A Novel
Revival A Novel by Stephen King, published by Simon and Schuster on November 11, 2014, is a first edition that spans 405 pages. This dark and electrifying narrative explores themes of addiction, fanaticism, and the mysteries of what may lie beyond life. Set in a small New England town, the story follows Jamie Morton, who encounters the charismatic Reverend Charles Jacobs. Their lives intertwine through shared tragedies and obsessions, leading to profound consequences that challenge their beliefs and destinies.
Readers will find a rich and disturbing tale that unfolds over five decades, delving into the complexities of Jamie’s life as a musician grappling with addiction and loss. The novel intricately weaves elements of horror and suspense, as well as reflections on the performing arts and music. As Jamie and the Reverend’s bond deepens, the narrative raises unsettling questions about revival and the nature of existence, culminating in a conclusion that is both terrifying and thought-provoking.
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A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life.
In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobs—including Jamie’s mother and beloved sister, Claire. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family, this charismatic preacher curses God, mocks all religious belief, and is banished from the shocked town.
Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from the age of thirteen, 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. In his mid-thirties—addicted to heroin, stranded, desperate—Jamie meets Charles Jacobs again, with profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil’s devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings.
This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. It’s a masterpiece from King, in the great American tradition of Frank Norris, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe.
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