Stephen King!

Discussion in 'Books' started by Sarah_the_walrus, Feb 6, 2009.

  1. Lynnbrown

    Lynnbrown Firecracker

    Messages:
    8,315
    Likes Received:
    3,760
    The book is much better than the movie! :D

    Also try "It".
     
  2. hotwater

    hotwater Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    50,596
    Likes Received:
    38,978
    Pet Sematary was one of the scariest books I've ever read, and it has the
    added attraction of having local interest [​IMG]

    Hotwater
     
  3. (deletia)

    (deletia) Member

    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    im about half way through the dark tower series, iv read almost every other stephen king book, partly in preparation for this, its fantastic but you need to have read most of his other books to make all the self references and connections.

    my fav SK book has been the stand though. its perfect.
     
  4. hotwater

    hotwater Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    50,596
    Likes Received:
    38,978
    I agree the stand is fantastic but the original version, not the extended edition [​IMG]

    Hotwater
     
  5. azaleah

    azaleah Member

    Messages:
    66
    Likes Received:
    0
    I'm not really a huge Stephen King fan. I'm mainly a fan of The Shining, both the novel and the movie, but particularly the novel. :)
     
  6. Narkaughtix

    Narkaughtix Member

    Messages:
    287
    Likes Received:
    1
    The Talisman, and Black House
     
  7. MimiJ

    MimiJ Member

    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    5
    I really like Stephen King. I recently finished a book by him called Misery. You should read that...it's really good. It's about an author who gets into an accident and wakes up addicted to pain medication that's being given to him by his "biggest fan." She's basically crazy and holds him captive. Great story.
     
  8. Number48

    Number48 Member

    Messages:
    141
    Likes Received:
    0
    I loved the Dark Tower series, I read the whole thing. Yes, the story does change from about book 4 onwards, but I liked it. I love his treatment of "alternate universes"... I thought the deadly Harry Potter reference was hilarious.
     
  9. MizCricket

    MizCricket Member

    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    I've read all of his books. My favorite has to be "The Dark Tower" and the rest of the "series".
     
  10. Lennon_Skye

    Lennon_Skye Member

    Messages:
    257
    Likes Received:
    5
    I've read a LOT of his books, and personally he's one of my favorite authors. What I like about his books is the fact that he uses authors as main characters, which is something I can associate with.

    A lot of his books I read whenever I get stuck with writing my own.

    My favorites would be these (in no particular order :p )

    (1) The Shining
    (2) Misery
    (3) Secret Window Secret Garden (novella in Four Past Midnight)
    (4) IT
    (5) On Writing

    IT was one of the longest books I've read so far, but it was worth it!

    A lot of the books deal with someone slipping slowly into insanity (or being completely insane from the start and just getting progressively worse), which makes his stories thrilling.

    IT gave me nightmares for weeks (not because of the clown but because of the line "I worry about you Bevvy, I worry a lot." People who read the book will know what I mean!

    L_S
     
  11. Narkaughtix

    Narkaughtix Member

    Messages:
    287
    Likes Received:
    1
    dark fuckin tower,, its dark, and it towers over other books.
    lol that was lame compared to the books themselves.
    Gilead!
     
  12. Hjarloprillar

    Hjarloprillar Banned

    Messages:
    130
    Likes Received:
    0
    I Have all of kings books...

    yes you base much on movies.. 'newschool'

    The Shining.
    The Stand.

    Remember that he wrote 'Shawshank redemption'
    Langoliers
    IT
     
  13. Hjarloprillar

    Hjarloprillar Banned

    Messages:
    130
    Likes Received:
    0

    LOL

    I think i know what your saying..
    ..But i only think it.

    Prill
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice