Desperation by Stephen King Summary
Overview of Desperation
In King's award-winning "Desperation," evil lurks in a Nevada town where reality bends. This Locus, Stoker, and Prix Ozone winner uniquely mirrors "The Regulators" - King's simultaneous Bachman release. What dark secrets connect these parallel universe masterpieces that horror fans can't resist?
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著者の声を通じて本を感じる
知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換
キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習
楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ
重要なポイント
A Town Where Evil Lurks in Plain Sight
The desolate stretch of Nevada's Highway 50 - aptly nicknamed "The Loneliest Highway in America" - becomes the gateway to unimaginable horror for those unfortunate enough to pass through the mining town of Desperation. What begins as routine traffic stops by the imposing Officer Collie Entragian quickly descends into a nightmare beyond comprehension. The officer's behavior shifts between professional and psychotic as he arrests travelers using planted evidence, bizarre accusations, and increasingly erratic behavior - sneezing blood and tissue across his windshield without acknowledgment. Peter and Mary Jackson, the Carver family, and author Johnny Marinville all fall victim to this towering lawman's trap, finding themselves imprisoned in Desperation's Municipal Building. The horror escalates when Entragian casually murders Peter Jackson and young Kirsten Carver, leaving the survivors to grapple with an incomprehensible situation. Something is profoundly wrong with this officer - something beyond human understanding - as his body seems to deteriorate before their eyes while he maintains a chilling detachment during his reign of terror. The jail cells of Desperation's Municipal Building become a crucible of grief and terror. Ralph Carver lies devastated by his daughter's senseless murder, while Mary Jackson sits in stunned silence, replaying her husband's execution. Johnny Marinville, a celebrated author whose arrogance was literally beaten out of him, nurses his broken nose and wounded pride. Tom Billingsley, an elderly veterinarian, provides crucial context about the town's recent disturbing changes - residents disappearing, wildlife behaving strangely since the mining company's return.
Escape and Revelations
The Ancient Evil Unveiled
Faith Versus Ancient Evil
The Final Confrontation
Aftermath and Spiritual Renewal
クイックサマリーモード - 『Desperation』の要約を8分で読む・聴く
『Desperation』の核心的なアイデアを分かりやすいポイントに分解し、革新的なチームがどのように創造、協力、成長するかを理解します。
フラッシュカードモード - 『Desperation』から厳選した10の洞察
『Desperation』を素早い記憶のヒントに凝縮し、率直さ、チームワーク、創造的な回復力の主要原則を強調します。
エンタメモード - 『Desperation』のレッスンを19分のストーリーで
鮮やかなストーリーテリングを通じて『Desperation』を体験し、イノベーションのレッスンを記憶に残り、応用できる瞬間に変えます。
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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