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Gerald's Game
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Written in 1992, Gerald’s Game is a suspense/psychological horror novel by Stephen King, one of the most notable horror writers of the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries. King often focuses on regular or “everyman” characters, and many of his works are set in Maine, as is Gerald’s Game. Although Gerald’s Game is not one of King’s more famous works, it fits neatly into his repertoire as a psychological exploration of lasting trauma and the struggle for survival. King dedicated the book to several women in his life, including his wife, Tabitha, and this decision implies that the specifically feminine perspective that dominates the novel was inspired by these women. As with many of King’s works, the novel takes place in the present, which in this case is 1992, and the narrative also includes flashbacks to the 1960s. While King is primarily known for his prowess in crafting intensely detailed horror stories, he often leavens the seriousness of his prose with frequent jokes and offhand references to pop culture, and this tendency is also apparent throughout Gerald’s Game.
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