Extended Summary - Full Dark, No Stars: Based On The Book By Stephen King

EXTENDED SUMMARY

FULL DARK, NO STARS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEPHEN KING

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

1922 - Wilfred James' Confession

The Murder and Its Immediate Aftermath

Consequences and Visions

Deterioration and Death

"Big Driver" - Tess Thorne's Speaking Engagement

The Assault on Stagg Road

Seeking Justice and Retribution

Revenge and Confession

Goober and Betsy Neal

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Full Dark, No Stars" by Stephen King is a collection of four novellas that explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the darkness that can reside within ordinary people. The collection includes the story "1922" about Wilfred James who admits to murdering his wife in 1922. Years later, he is haunted by his crime. Another story, "A Good Marriage", introduces Darcy Anderson, who discovers a dark secret about her husband of many years, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about their seemingly normal life.

The plot of another story from the collection follows Tess, a novelist, who seeks revenge after experiencing a brutal assault. Tess, after escaping the attack, transitions from victim to vigilante, showcasing a dark transformation. As Tess reflects on her actions, she begins to formulate a plan to confess to the murders and take her own life. The last story is "Fair Extension".

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Release date

Lydbog: 27. februar 2025