angerball Posted May 4, 2007 Posted May 4, 2007 ^I loved Insomnia too, though a lot of people didn't enjoy it. Rose Madder is another good one. I definately prefer his earlier stuff, but I'll always give anything he writes a go. I'd love to re-read alot of his books, as many of them I read when I was a teenager, and have forgotten about. Quote
~Andrea~ Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 So whats the deal with the Stand and its unabridged and abridged versions? Why is there more than one? I've only read Dolores Claiborne but quite enjoyed it. Was quite short and easy reading though no chapters just a single blob so its hard to know when to stop I'd really like to read the Stand though the length is daunting. I'd also like to try IT but think it might be too scary (and long) And I quite fancy giving misery a go. Quote
Fay Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 The only King I have read was Needful Things, and I havent read another of his since. Unfortunately it didnt really do anything for me, it was okay, but I had imagened that reading a Stephen King book would leave me shaking in my slippers, but it didnt. The book itself was all tattered and torn too, so maybe that had something to do with it. I will read another Stephen King eventually Im sure. Quote
Emi226 Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 I love IT , its my favourite king and although it is a bit long and jumps about a bit its definatly worth it. Never quite got round to the stand , i think i have it sitting on a shelf somewhere though so mayb il finally read it this summer Quote
Raelou Posted May 14, 2007 Posted May 14, 2007 Fay I do recommend trying another of Kings books before you give up on them,Try Pet Sematary or Misery, the first one I ever read was Pet sematary, and I've been hooked since that was 16 years ago:readingtwo: Quote
Nici Posted May 14, 2007 Posted May 14, 2007 I will read another Stephen King eventually Im sure. The Shining is a guaranteed good read! Quote
Nici Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 I am watching The Langoliers on Sci Fi at the moment - it's a bit corny!!! But accurate so far with the book. Quote
Kell Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 I am watching The Langoliers on Sci Fi at the moment I've been watching The Stand on Thursday nights. It's preceded by Nightmares and Dreamscapes. Sci-fi are having a bit of a Stephen King-fest at the moment... Quote
muggle not Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 I am going to vacation up in maine sometime in September. Hope that I have time to visit the locales of many of his books. Th last time I was in Maine I got an eerie feeling when driving in areas where his books took place. Quote
Nici Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 I've been watching The Stand on Thursday nights. Yes I saw that it was on but I decided not to watch it as I haven't read the book yet..... Desperation is also being re-shown as well this week. Quote
supergran71 Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Hi there, I am new to BCF and you all sound a great crowd. Have any of you read "Cell" by Stephen King? I caught an excerpt in a newspaper when it first came out and found it rivetting, but I have never got round to actually getting the book. Never read Stephen King before. Quote
angerball Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I've read Cell. Wasn't all that impressed with it really, though I am a Stephen King fan. The premise was interesting, and it started off great, but then it just dwindled into your average "zombie horror story" IMO. For a great introduction to Stephen King, I'd have to suggest The Stand. Quote
Nici Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 For a great introduction to Stephen King, I'd have to suggest The Stand. Yes I have The Stand on my bookshelf, however I am building myself up to it as it is huge!!!! Definately a doorstop! I don't think I have ever seen a book that big! Quote
angerball Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Yes I have The Stand on my bookshelf, however I am building myself up to it as it is huge!!!! Definately a doorstop! I don't think I have ever seen a book that big! Oh, you have to read it! The size of it is intimidating, but it's such a gripping and relatively easy read, that you will probably fly through it. Just great storytelling, and utterly compelling. Quote
carm Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 hi -nici- angerball is right- the stand is such a great book- once you start reading it you'll get caught up in it- dont let the size get to you- it really is a great book and in my humble opinion the best thing that he's written- carm Quote
Michelle Posted June 1, 2007 Author Posted June 1, 2007 Hi there, I am new to BCF and you all sound a great crowd. Have any of you read "Cell" by Stephen King? I caught an excerpt in a newspaper when it first came out and found it rivetting, but I have never got round to actually getting the book. Never read Stephen King before. My review is here. As you can see, I don't rate it as one of his best. Quote
carm Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 i agree with you michelle- the cell was ok nothing great- i think what makes the stand, well, stand out for me is that there is depth of character and plot in that book- carm ps. you're welcome nici Quote
Sedge Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 The Stand is my all-time favourite, but I was disappointed with Cell. What did everyone make of the ending? I think a sequel is a possibility. Quote
Kell Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I've not read Cell yet, but I have to agree with the others about The Stand - it's well worth the 1000+ pages of the completer and unabridged edition. I'm another one who rates it as one of my all time favourite books - not just of horror/chillers either - of all genres! I really do believe it to be King's masterpiece. Quote
Sedge Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I have all of SK's books and The Stand is a long way ahead of the others, but I do have a soft spot for his short stories and novellas - Skeleton Crew and Four Past Midnight are espcially worth checking out. Quote
Kell Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 A real treat on the novella collection side of things is Different Seasons - three of the stories within have been made into films, (The Body - which became Stand By Me; Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption - which became The Shawshank Redemption; and The Apt Pupil - which kept it's original title) and the fourth story, The Breathing Method, isn't too shoddy either. Quote
Sedge Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I've seen Stand By Me and The Shawshank Redemption and was pleasantly surprised. Come to think of it, I've been quite impressed with a few film adaptations. The Green Mile was excellently done. Many people may disagree, but I was also impressed with Christine. Quote
Weave Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I did enjoy 'Cell' but I thought the ending was a bit rushed in all honesty, but there was potential for a sequel x Quote
Nici Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Well it sounds as though I will have to move The Stand by my TBR pile then!!! I will let you all know when I start reading it! Quote
Kell Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Thought you guys might like this: Which Stephen King Book Are You? I got: What Stephen King Bo The Stand The novel of your life is the end of everything, after a flu epidemic that you find yourself unable to receive (?) you attempt to bring civilization back and stop the devil himself. Well, whaddaya know? My favourite! I'm not awfully sure about the comment attached to it (hence the question mark I stuck in there), but what the hey? Quote
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