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What are some of your favorite book conclusions, nonfiction or fiction? The top on my list were the endings of Thinner, and Low Men in Yellow Coats, by Stephen King.
Mk said:What are some of your favorite book conclusions, nonfiction or fiction? The top on my list were the endings of Thinner, and Low Men in Yellow Coats, by Stephen King.
The ending of "Thinner" reveals that the main character, Billy Halleck, is cursed by a gypsy and gradually loses weight until he becomes emaciated. He eventually confronts and kills the gypsy, but the curse is passed on to his wife.
In "Low Men in Yellow Coats", a short story included in the collection "Hearts in Atlantis", a character named Bobby Garfield mentions the events of "Thinner" and how it affected his hometown. This ties the two stories together and suggests that they take place in the same universe.
This is a subjective question and depends on individual opinions. Some readers may find the ending of "Thinner" to be satisfying due to its surprising and unexpected resolution, while others may find it to be too open-ended or unsatisfying.
The ending of "Thinner" explores themes of guilt, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the idea of fate and whether one can escape their destiny.
The ending of "Thinner" is often considered to be one of the more unique and unexpected endings in Stephen King's works. It differs from his other novels, which often have more supernatural or fantastical elements, and instead focuses on the consequences of a human character's actions.