Extended Summary - The Colorado Kid - Based On The Book By Stephen King

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EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
THE COLORADO KID 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEPHEN KING 
  
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CONTENT 
The Setup at The Grey Gull 
Life on Moose-Lookit Island 
Unexplained Mysteries and Old Chestnuts 
The Rules of a Good Mystery 
The Discovery of the Colorado Kid 
The Investigation Begins 
Autopsy and Initial Findings 
The Cigarette Tax Stamp 
The Colorado Kid's Identity and Unanswered Questions 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
The Colorado Kid by Stephen King centers on a puzzling mystery that unfolds on a small island off the coast of Maine. The story revolves around the unexplained death of a man known only as the "Colorado Kid," found dead on a beach with no identification. Two local newspaper editors, Vince Teague and Dave Bowie, investigate the case, which becomes a source of fascination and frustration for them. The narrative follows their attempts to piece together the events leading up to the man's death. The search for answers involves a series of improbable events, such as a cross-country journey in a very short time, and leaves the reader with more questions than solutions. The book explores themes of mystery, the nature of truth, and the way that people construct narratives. The story also emphasizes the idea that some mysteries are simply unresolvable, challenging the traditional structure of a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

Duration: 23 minutes (00:22:40)
Publishing date: 2025-01-22; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —