KW Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 What would it be? having never read one, I 'm looking for suggs. Thanks in advance! Quote
muggle not Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 What would it be? having never read one, I 'm looking for suggs. Thanks in advance! That is a tall order to name just one. My favorite is the Dark Tower Series but that contains more than one book. However, you could start with the first in the series. I also kinda favor the book "IT". Quote
KW Posted September 22, 2006 Author Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks, Michelle. I'll check it out. I've asked a lot of people this question and I never get the same book title from any two people -- he must have a lot of books that are good. Quote
Kell Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 The Stand - but go for the unabridged version, or you get whole chunks cut out. It's an epic, but it's worth it. It remains one of my favourite boks of all time! Quote
muggle not Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 Hmmm, no one picked up on my new name. Quote
Acesare* Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 As a huge King fan, it's hard to pick just one! It, The Stand and the Dark Tower series are right at the top, but I think I'd have to go for The Green Mile. It's a brilliant, thought provoking book that, IMO, stands apart from his other novels in style and content. Quote
KW Posted September 22, 2006 Author Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks, I'll add that to my list as well! Quote
dididave Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 The Stand is THE Stephen King book. Eveyrthing good about his writing is in this one novel. He has other great works but this is his masterpiece. Quote
KW Posted September 23, 2006 Author Posted September 23, 2006 Thank you. I would say that I could pick one of my fav authors books that same way: everything good about their writing is in this book. Perfect! Quote
mrstrecool Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I have only read Misery and I really enjoyed it. It was more graphic than the movie (and that scared me enough)! Stephen King is one author I've never really tried but felt that I should, and reading this thread has made me want to read The Stand now! Quote
Michelle Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I never liked The Stand much.. too 'epic' for me (at the time, anyway!). It depends what you want, really, as King writes a variety.. are you after a 'horror', or a good 'story'? My personal favourite is actually one of the Bachman books.. 'The Long Run'. The Green Mile was also good story-telling. What I would say, is that if you dislike the first one you try, don;t give up on him, but look for something different instead. Quote
Michelle Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 Oh.. and muggle not... you should be proud to be called Michelle! Quote
Kell Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 If you wanted to try a "sampler" go for one of his collections of novellas - I heartily recommend Different Seasons - it contains Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption (made into a wonderful film of a similar name); The Body (made into the excellent Stand By Me); The Apt Pupil ( translated into a film of the same name) & The Breathing Method (which has never been made into a movie - yet). All are excellent in their iwn way & very moving tales. Quote
Acesare* Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I heartily recommend Different Seasons - it contains Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption (made into a wonderful film of a similar name); The Body (made into the excellent Stand By Me); The Apt Pupil ( translated into a film of the same name) Note the lack of praise there for Apt Pupil! Wasn't great was it Quote
Kell Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I heartily recommend Different Seasons - it contains Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption (made into a wonderful film of a similar name); The Body (made into the excellent Stand By Me); The Apt Pupil ( translated into a film of the same name) Note the lack of praise there for Apt Pupil! Wasn't great was it The movie wasn't great (despite starring the wonderful Sir Ian Mckellan), but the story itself is incredibly vivid... Quote
Acesare* Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I meant for the film, the story is great and, as you said, vivid. Couldn't really identify with the characters motives though Your average person wouldn't suddenly start murdering animals and eventually gunning down innocent civilians, no matter how depraved those war stories were. Quote
Kell Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 I meant for the film, the story is great and, as you said, vivid. Couldn't really identify with the characters motives though Your average person wouldn't suddenly start murdering animals and eventually gunning down innocent civilians, no matter how depraved those war stories were. Then again, I don't think the person in question could really be called "average" - LOL! Quote
KW Posted September 23, 2006 Author Posted September 23, 2006 So many great suggs! Whatever shall i doooooo???? I'm off to Barnes and Noble to search. Thanks, all! Quote
Acesare* Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 Read them all I tell ya, read them all!!! MMMMWWWWAAHAHAHAHAHAH! Quote
Mia Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 My personal favourite is actually one of the Bachman books.. 'The Long Run'. What I would say, is that if you dislike the first one you try, don;t give up on him, but look for something different instead. "The Long Run"? I don't think they'd have got as far as they did if they'd had to run it! The Long Walk is one of my faves too. I agree with what Michelle says about trying a few different ones. It annoys me that King's pigeon-holed as a horror writer, when in fact very few of his book are pure horror. KW: Like reading about paranormal powers? Go for Firestarter, Carrie or The Dead Zone. Fantasy? The Dark Tower series or The Eyes of the Dragon. Epic tales of the apocalypse? The Stand. And so on... King really does write a diverse range of tales. Quote
Michelle Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 My personal favourite is actually one of the Bachman books.. 'The Long Run'. What I would say, is that if you dislike the first one you try, don;t give up on him, but look for something different instead. "The Long Run"? I don't think they'd have got as far as they did if they'd had to run it! The Long Walk is one of my faves too. Quote
muggle not Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 John Grisham and Stephen King are going to appear together at a fund raising event for one of our politicians in our small town. They are both going to talk and take questions from the audience. I will pass on the event as the least expensive tickets are $100 each, although it is for a good cause. Quote
Acesare* Posted September 24, 2006 Posted September 24, 2006 Actually, the Stephen King Guide would be quite useful for you. Either that or you'll just end up even more confused! Quote
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