'Roadwork' by Stephen King (Richard Bachman) follows the story of Bart Dawes, a man facing a life-altering complication where a new road construction project threatens to destroy his workplace and home. As Bart struggles with the impending changes, he spirals into a mental breakdown and decides to take a stand against those he sees as his tormentors. The narrative is compelling, showcasing believable characters and a protagonist whose descent into madness makes for a gripping read. The writing style delves into introspection and explores themes of frustration, loss, and the unraveling of a man pushed to his limits.
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The book contains high content warnings due to themes of mental health issues, existential despair, and societal critique.
From The Publisher:
A lone man takes on the wheels of progress in a showdown of cataclysmic proportions. When a highway project puts him out of work and threatens to destroy his home, he has more than enough time on his hands to plot his revenge.
Driving his wife and friends away with his growing obsession, he pushes the powers-that-be to the limit, taking a stand against what he sees as a criminal act in progress. Building to a shattering climax, this is a suspenseful tale you won't soon forget.
(P)2010 Penguin Audio
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I love Stephen King, but he truly writes differently when he writes as Bachman. I found this book to just drag on and on... I wind up abandoning it.
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Roadwork?
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