The Institute by Stephen King

[Martin]

What is the consensus on the book so far?

I loved it. A mix of classic and new King. For me it is his best read since at least 11/22/63.

[Ranger]

What is the consensus on the book so far?

I thought it was mid-level King. Once again riffing off past far superior works.
The first 90 pages of the book dealing with Tim Jamieson were more interesting than the remainder of the story dealing with The Institute.
I felt like I was reading a YA novel with a bunch of plucky kids battling against the evil grown-ups.
Cartoon character villains, a complete lack of tension and the obligatory digs at the 'deplorables'.

Actually, mid-level King is being fairly generous. I thought it sucked.

[Brian861]

What is the consensus on the book so far?

Still quite a ways to got til the finish but I'm liking it so far. A little bored at the moment so hopefully it'll pick back up soon.

I agree about Tim Jamieson being interesting. I'm sure the story gets back around to him eventually.