happyanddandy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Having seen the film twice I've just started reading 'Misery.' I've not got that far into it yet but I'm loving every word. I read this years ago - truly horrifying - great writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have just join the forum and Stephen King is my favourite author. The Stand is totally brilliant, I love it and have read it many many times. The first time I was reading it tho my eldest daughter was just 6 and came home from school one day sneezing, well I just burst into tears I had got so engrossed in the book (instead of housework!) that I thought she had caught Captain Trips ! I have to say that the latest one of his I read, Liseys Story, was pretty poor and I didn't like it much, the only other book of Mr Kings that I didn't care for was Geralds Game. For me Stephen King is definatley one of the best. I am a fan ! (bit sad that innit!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Not at all sad chicken! I have several shelves full of Stephen King and I agree that The Stand is easily his best work. If you like that, then I'd also recommend reading 'It'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 The stand is good, i like IT and Needful Things. I like the cthuhonic links with lovecraft and so on. His more recent books lack a certain feeling. Liseys story I'm looking at you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Was anybody impressed by Cell? I thought it was a great idea, started promisingly, but then crumbled about a third of the way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ^I agree with you, Sedge. I thought Cell started off great, but then it just diminished into something resembling a zombie-flick. The Stand is my favourite Stephen King book, and one of my favourite books of all time. Others I have enjoyed are IT, Rose Madder, and Insomnia. I haven't read Lisey's Story yet. I have it, but I keep putting it off, because of the negative things I have heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writeoff Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Was anybody impressed by Cell? I thought it was a great idea, started promisingly, but then crumbled about a third of the way through. I went on to read cell after misery. A definite case of from the sublime to the ridiculous. I did like the ambiguity of the ending but it was hard work getting there and I have to say I didn't much care whether the good guys lived or died. At the end of the book was the first chapter of Lisey's story. I don't think I'll be rushing to read that one. I love most of the Stephen King books but I really hope he's not losing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I also agree that Cell started well, then crumbled a bit. I've read the start of Lisey's Story and gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I've read the start of Lisey's Story and gave up. I wanted to read Lisey's Story, but I have not heard good things. Maybe one day I'll give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It took me a long time to get into Lisey's Story. I didn't really care for the main character, which doesn't help! It did improve about halfway through, but it was still mediocre at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 ^I agree with you, Sedge. I thought Cell started off great, but then it just diminished into something resembling a zombie-flick. The Stand is my favourite Stephen King book, and one of my favourite books of all time. Others I have enjoyed are IT, Rose Madder, and Insomnia. I haven't read Lisey's Story yet. I have it, but I keep putting it off, because of the negative things I have heard. My favorites are also The Stand, IT, and Insomnia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Was anybody impressed by Cell? I thought it was a great idea, started promisingly, but then crumbled about a third of the way through. You are so right, I loved it at first, then it got very tedious. It seems to me that he has become formulaic (dodgy spelling???) and that is a shame because some of his books, such as, It, Carrie, Insomnia and of course the DT series (except the last one - what a cop out ) are really engrossing, the more recent works are not very good. Maybe he should quit while he is still near the top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 You can't hit a home run every time. I certainly hope he doesn't stop writing. I would hate to think of no more books by Stephen King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 You say true Muggle Not. I too would be very sad at the thought that there would never be another Stephen King story to look forward to, but if his recent offerings are anything to go by he seems to have lost interest. Thats just my opinion, but since the accident his writing seems to lack passion dont you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 A few of King's other books, besides Lisey's Story and Cell, since the accident: Dreamcatcher From A Buick 8 Wolves of Calla Song of Sussanah The Dark Tower. In addition King has written a number of short stories. I don't think we should write him off yet. Many, if not all, of the above books were very good IMO. I really loved "The Dark Tower" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 OHHHHHHHHH the Dark Tower brilliant ! the end was a nightmare tho wasn't it . From a Buick 8 is another one I am not over fond of, I didn't really get it, but that might be me I must concede on Dreamcatcher - classic Stephen King, but I still maintain my opinion that he has lost something in his writing recently. Compare Cell or Lisey's Story with The Stand or IT and they are lacking that special something for me. Maybe we will have to agree to disagree on this one, at least we are united in our enjoyment of reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 OHHHHHHHHH the Dark Tower brilliant ! the end was a nightmare tho wasn't it . From a Buick 8 is another one I am not over fond of, I didn't really get it, but that might be me I must concede on Dreamcatcher - classic Stephen King, but I still maintain my opinion that he has lost something in his writing recently. Compare Cell or Lisey's Story with The Stand or IT and they are lacking that special something for me. Maybe we will have to agree to disagree on this one, at least we are united in our enjoyment of reading I will concede on your last sentence. Wishing the best of reading for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Great lets be friends:friends0: What did you think of Insomnia? I loved it and although I read it ages ago I still find myself looking for peoples ribbons I know I'm daft ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks for reminding me of Insomnia chicken - I read it about 10 years ago in a bit of a rush. I'll have to dust it off and have another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Great lets be friends:friends0: What did you think of Insomnia? I loved it and although I read it ages ago I still find myself looking for peoples ribbons I know I'm daft ! My 3 favorites are.....The Stand, IT, and Insomnia......oh, and the Dark Tower Series. Did you see my portrait in the post above, what does it remind you of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Welcome Its one of my favourites, no thats a lie I love em all just in different ways !! How is Heart Shaped Box? I read one of Tabitha Kings earlier this year, not overly impressed, but it was not the worst book I ever read. Oh hang on.........Candles Burning. (just had to run downstairs and have a look !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Iv'e never read Insomnia, I will add it to the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 My 3 favorites are.....The Stand, IT, and Insomnia......oh, and the Dark Tower Series. Did you see my portrait in the post above, what does it remind you of. YIKES ! Thats scary ! Pennywise. Ever since I read that book I have gone right off Macdonalds I found the first DT book hard to get into but once I got it I was hooked. Its a great series, what a shame its done now tho? Have you read The Eyes of the Dragon? I think that is something to do with DT. I get confused with it all as a lot of the books have reference to other books in them. I spend ages trawling through books for references to others ! How very sad:doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Iv'e never read Insomnia, I will add it to the list! Yes do. Its a great read, really engrossing - I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Iv'e never read Insomnia, I will add it to the list! as your list continues to get BIGGER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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