

In ’11/22/63,’ every character seems to be alive and possess free will this was only possible with King deciding to combine the first-person narrative with epistolary writing. Stephen King’s development of historical characters like Oswald makes the book more interesting as King added authenticity to the historical characters this made every historical character in ’11/22/63′ alive it makes the reader see an alternate side to the characters that once existed in real life. Stephen King ensured to develop every character and make them drive the narrative rather than the story driving the narrative this concept made ’11/22/63′ thrilling as the reader feels the character’s emotions personally.Įvery plot and twist in ’11/22/63‘ seems to occur naturally, making the book feel more like a personal tale rather than a story. What makes ‘ 11/22/63‘ such a captivating story rests on the idea of it being character-driven and not plot-driven.

Stephen King’s choice to write the story in the first-person narrative proved crucial in adding a sense of authenticity to the novel. ‘ 11/22/63′ is a novel with a thrilling story that captures the attention of the reader. With excellent literary structure, an incredible story, a splendid ending, and well-developed characters, ‘ 11/22/63‘ to this day, remains a masterpiece.
