Montmorency Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I went through a period of reading loads of kings books, I love his books of short stories and I thought Misery and insomnia were brilliant. I also liked the Dark Tower novels, although i have only read the first couple. I think they tie into most of his other books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yeah the Dark Tower series does tie heavily into his main body of works, it's a fantastic series, i've read it through twice, it does take a lot of patience, but once you're into it, it's enthralling for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta'veren Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Stephen King is by far my favourite author. I haven't read everything by him yet, but have read most of what people would consider his classics, such as The Stand, The Shining, It, etc. My favourite book by him are The Dark Tower Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've been chatting on The Stand's thread about the schmaltzy dialogue between Stu and Fran being an area that lets King down. I've really loved some of his books, but equally thought that some were complete turkeys. I thought The Stand and The Shining were magnificent novels, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe*With*Brains Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 i'm a huge fan of horror and as a devoted fan I always felt that I should atleast attempt to read some of King's work (since he has such a huge following) yet, each time i picked up one of his works in the library I found myself bored after the first few pages!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I started 'Salems lot' the other day So far great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Glad you're enjoying it, Sarah - it's great when it picks up the pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I started 'Salems lot' the other day So far great! I've got a book of short stories by Stephen King called The Nightshift & I think (I'd probably have to double check) that one of the stories is called Salem's Lot?? Would this be the same story?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I started 'Salems lot' the other day So far great! Great book, happy reading Chrysalis_stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Glad you're enjoying it, Sarah - it's great when it picks up the pace Great book, happy reading Chrysalis_stage Thanks guys I've got a book of short stories by Stephen King called The Nightshift & I think (I'd probably have to double check) that one of the stories is called Salem's Lot?? Would this be the same story?? Well the one I am reading is a novel of maybe 400+ pages, maybe the one in your book is a short different version? Not sure myself, does anyone else know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well the one I am reading is a novel of maybe 400+ pages, maybe the one in your book is a short different version? Not sure myself, does anyone else know? Oooooh I'll have to check now *skuttles of to the bookcase* Right.......oh it's called Jerusalem's Lot and is a mere 21 pages long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oh right Salems lot is called Jerusalems lot in Salems lot too, it must be connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Salem is short for Jerusalem. I must look up this short story, I'd be interested in reading it if it's connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The story 'Jerusalem's Lot' is one of the stories in 'Night Shift' (one of my favourite collection of stories). Not giving to much away, the story is basically the prequel to 'Salem's Lot' and a lot of what happens in it, is shown in some way in 'Salem's Lot'. There is a bit of HP Lovecraft vibe in 'Jerusalem's Lot' too, which I enjoyed, its a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oh wow, I must read it so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oh wow, I must read it so! Its the same ides as 'The Rats in the Walls' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oh really? I've read the rats in the walls, it was brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I haven't read it, I'm a Stephen King rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 So am I , 'the rats in the walls' is a HP Lovecraft short story tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Roxi, chrysalis_stage, I really enjoyed it because there is just so much atmosphere, you can't wait to find out what happens next, its a strong story, very much laying the foundations for 'Salem's Lot', I will have a look for my copy of 'Night Shift', if you ladies want to borrow it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Roxi, chrysalis_stage, I really enjoyed it because there is just so much atmosphere, you can't wait to find out what happens next, its a strong story, very much laying the foundations for 'Salem's Lot', I will have a look for my copy of 'Night Shift', if you ladies want to borrow it Same here.....I have my copy to hand if anyone wants to borrow it Just give me a shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Roxi, chrysalis_stage, I really enjoyed it because there is just so much atmosphere, you can't wait to find out what happens next, its a strong story, very much laying the foundations for 'Salem's Lot', I will have a look for my copy of 'Night Shift', if you ladies want to borrow it Thats very kind If you find it I would be interested in borrowing it, it is one book my boyfriend doesn't have of King's yet so I can't borrow it off him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thats very kind If you find it I would be interested in borrowing it, it is one book my boyfriend doesn't have of King's yet so I can't borrow it off him. Not a problem chrysalis_stage, I will have a look for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm not borrowing any books, I still have poor Gyre's copy of The Fetch due to mojo loss (If you want that back at any time Gyre just say so, I've already had it for way too long. I'm nearly finished it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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