Rawr Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Yeah, i can't understand why Kubrick left that part out! He could really have played with the viewers. I also read that King got a couple of random phone calls from him after midnight, where he asked him strange questions like if he believed in ghosts or the afterlife haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marron Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I`ve only read one book of him. It was fantastic, but now I don`t know the name of this book^^" But it was a very good book. Something with drugs...... King is a very good author and his books are all very good ^^ My Dad told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Stephen King will no be impressed with me at the moment. I've been stuck on Cell for around 4 days or more I think. It's not that I aren't enjoying it, I think it's very good, just that I'm reading less recently.. lost my mojo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have started read Cojo but it doesn't look if there are any chapers in this book can any one confrim if this is the case? It hasn't made any difference to my reading the the story just used to reading to the end od a chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I don't understand why some people don't like Stephen King... I was talking to a writer who said he was trying to be better than he is or something, trying to get more recognition than he deserved it just sounded like jealousy to me. I absolutely love Stephen King and no-one can tell me he isn't good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seiichi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I appreciate that he's a great storyteller, and some of his critics acknowledge this fact. The thing they seem to have a problem with is the way he writes, which isn't really an issue for most readers, but is for some. What made me stop reading his books was that I was left feeling underwhelmed at the end of each book (not the ones he wrote as Richard Bachman, though). They're easy to read and seem like good books at the time, which is what matters (at the time), but for me those books are only vaguely memorable. I can look back and say which books I enjoyed. I'd even recommend a few of those titles to people, However, if I were to read them again, I'm likely to come to the conclusion that they weren't as great as I originally thought them to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Which titles would you actually recommend then Seiichi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seiichi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I think the best books are the ones that involve as little as the supernatural as possible. I remember enjoying Gerald's Game and Misery, and two of the books he wrote as Richard Bachman: The Long Walk and The Running Man. Then there are the novellas he wrote: Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil, and The Body. The Shining is worth a read. I'd be hesitant about recommending IT, which I found so-so. Then there's The Stand... The Stand is a book that divides opinion and it seems that you either love it or hate it. I'm going to speak up for the people who bought The Stand and hated it by quoting Blackadder: "I just think that more could be achieved by giving them some real toilet-paper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Library Nook Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I have read a few King books but mostly loved The Stand and the Gunglinger series although I still haven't managed to read the final book in the series- I get a few chapters in and then stall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have just finished read Cujo and it was my first book without chapters in it. This was amazing the whole story told in one go as as it was such a good book it was difficult to put down. I'd recommend this book to all Stephen King lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwen Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have just finished read Cujo and it was my first book without chapters in it. This was amazing the whole story told in one go as as it was such a good book it was difficult to put down. I'd recommend this book to all Stephen King lovers. You know, I don't think I even noticed it didn't have chapters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilde Lily Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have read the following: It The Green Mile 'Salem's Lot The Dead Zone Hearts in Atlantis Christine Pet Sematary Carrie Cujo Nightshift Dreamcatcher The Stand Misery Rose Madder Dolores Claiborne Four Past Midnight My favorites of these are 'Salem's Lot;The Shining; and The Dead Zone. I wasn't crazy about The Stand, and I hated Dreamcatchers. I think Stephen King is a master at reaching the deep-seated fears of people and transforming them into frightening stories. With two exceptions, I've enjoyed being terrified by all of King's novels that I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yay, a couple of us here love 'Salem's Lot' so i'm sure you'll be able to discuss it xD I personally love The Shining too. Has anyone read 'Just After Sunset' yet? It's a collection of short stories. I enjoyed a lot from 'Nightmares and Dreamscapes' such as i think it was Dolan's Cadillac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakingavenue Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) I've read everything King has ever wrote. My all time favourite books from the master have got to be the Dark Tower novels, I must have read all seven books at least seven times over. I guess I must be a little obsessed. I've also read The Stand 5 times IT 3 times and the rest at least twice. It's his ability to pull you into the story that amazes me, one minuit I've sat down to read the next 5 hours have past. It might sound strange but I actually feel im living the story my living world dissapears and im in the story, very few writers have that story telling ability,Dickins was one. You may think reading this that Stephen King was the only writer I read,not so. I like every thing from the Brontes to Harlan Coben. BOOKS ROCK Edited March 7, 2009 by Nici Capitals added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister.g Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You know, I don't think I even noticed it didn't have chapters! Me neither - it's been a few years since i read it though but it certainly didn't stick in my mind that it had no chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Has anyone read Misery? It's one of my favourite novels and i constantly re-read it. The fact that it's in such a confined setting yet so compelling is brilliant and i love how it doesn't rely on far-fetched or supernatural elements, King really does understand fear and Annie Wilkes is one of the most disturbing creations ever. There are some absolutely unforgettable moments. I love this story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have read Misery and seen the film but both were many years ago I still have the book as it was the fist book that my son bought me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 The Shining is by far my favorite King novel, followed very closely by his short stories in Night Shift and Different Seasons. I read him constantly while I was in high school, but haven't read a lot since. I know his recent work was a collection of short stories so I may have to try to get back into him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy91 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I think I'm one of the few that really likes "Carrie". I love that book. I liked "The Long Walk" as well, very thought provoking. The other things I've read I liked though, haven't come across anything so far that I didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainFreeze Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I really love Misery and Carrie too - Carrie was one of the first King books I read actually. I know a lot of people aren't keen on it, but I really loved Bag of Bones. I actually got really swept along by it. I also really loved The Green Mile - Jodi Picoults Change of Heart had echoes of The Green Mile I felt although it wasn't in the same vein (if that makes any sense?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Stevie was one of my first favourite authors, i.e. ones I'd borrow from the school library on the strength of their name alone. I remember being 11 or so and being made to return a half-read copy of "IT" as my mum deemed it unsuitable; between one thing and another, I have not picked it up since. Through the years, my favourites have been: - "Carrie", because somehow this man seems to know exactly what it feels to be a bullied teenage girl. Beautifully written, heart-breaking, terrifying for the abysses of human nature it exposes more than for the actual "horrific" ending (am I the only one who cheered Carrie on?). - "Misery", because it's one of those rare books that chill without any recourse to actual supernatural elements. Great bit of mind-toying, plus I think King is at his most eloquent when he talks about fellow writers. - "The Dark Half", unsurprisingly enough also about a writer. My copy is in absolute tatters. Features one of the best showdowns, like, ever. It also seems to have given me a phobia of birds, which is literary influence if ever I saw one. - "Christine", because there's something so silly it's genius about a car who's alive, female, jealous, and on a killing rampage. Edited March 20, 2009 by BookJumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Has anyone read Misery? It's one of my favourite novels and i constantly re-read it. The fact that it's in such a confined setting yet so compelling is brilliant and i love how it doesn't rely on far-fetched or supernatural elements, King really does understand fear and Annie Wilkes is one of the most disturbing creations ever. There are some absolutely unforgettable moments. I love this story Misery is without a doubt my favourite King novel. It's just genius! I too love the way he just pushes the levels of sadistic......the sledgehammer scene! Dear me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Misery is without a doubt my favourite King novel. It's just genius! I too love the way he just pushes the levels of sadistic......the sledgehammer scene! Dear me! Misery was my absolute King favorite in my teens, I used to underline the best bits, my copy is full of pencil marks. (I don't know whether I'd still like it, I haven't read it in ages) You're right Nicola, the sledgehammer scene is just awful but oh so memorable. I also liked the way King managed to create suspense for pages with just the simplest things: Sheldon with the hairclip (hairpin?) at the door, Annie's walking up to her house... This is making me want to read Misery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Anyone read Blaze? It's the only other King novel I have on my shelves, other than Cell which I've already read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) I think I'm one of the few that really likes "Carrie". I love that book. I thought Carrie was great! I read it years ago and liked it. I know a lot of people aren't keen on it, but I really loved Bag of Bones. I actually got really swept along by it. I've tried to read this twice and each time I got about 3 chapters in and gave up . It won't beat me though!! One of my favourite SK novels was Pet Semetry. It scared the bejaysus out of me! I couldn't look at my aunts cat in the same light again Edited March 21, 2009 by Charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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