I loved 'Rose Madder', until the last 50 pages, but it is well worth a read IMO.
Totally different to any of his other books, but still Stephen King if you know what I mean?
The Stand. It was the first SK book I read and although I've really enjoyed some of his others, I don't think anything will live up to the brilliance of that book. It does help to read it on a Kindle as the size of the actual book is really daunting!!
I'd also recommend 'IT' another epic read and very good. And it helps to have read 'IT' (although not essential by any means) if you plan to read '11.22.63' because there's a lovely tie in. I struggled to get into 'Under The Dome' but once I was around a third of the way through I couldn't put it down.
'Duma Key' is ok, a decent read but not his best. 'The Dead Zone' is excellent, and in a similar vein to his latest book '11.22.63' which I'm currently reading and really enjoying.
Just remembered 'Desperation' which I also really enjoyed. Quite a few people didn't like that much but I did, and I think it's the most typically 'horror' book of his that I've read so far.
Yep - average I would say. I'm reading it at the moment and at times it has been a real page turner and then period where it has been a few days before I've gone back to it
"Four past Midnight" I really enjoyed - made up of 4 novellas, I particularly enjoyed "The Langoliers"
I would agree with other posters - The Stand and IT are outstanding, don't be put off by the size of them. 11-22-63 is excellent too, and The Dead Zone is one of the few books that have moved me to tears. Great thread, it's encouraged me to have a crack at Under the Dome which I got for Christmas 2 years ago and haven't read yet. Shame on me!
I'm reading Needful Things and enjoying it so far. If you can find a copy, Rage is excellent (it's been out of print for a while, but it's in early versions of the Bachman Books.
Most people seem to think that Gerald's Game and Lisey's Story are a bit ropey
Lisey's Story made me want to bin it after a few chapters but after a break of several weeks, I came back to it and eventually found it to be quite gripping. The central character is annoying to the point of incitement to murder with her allegedly endearing baby talk but the story is actually rather good.
Lisey's Story made me want to bin it after a few chapters but after a break of several weeks, I came back to it and eventually found it to be quite gripping. The central character is annoying to the point of incitement to murder with her allegedly endearing baby talk but the story is actually rather good.
I love pretty much all his books, particularly The Stand and IT. However, I would also urge you to read his Dark Tower series. I put off doing this for years, but once I started they were very hard to put down. And the way that many of his non DT novels are in fact part of this universe is very well done.
People complain that there are too many characters but there is a list at the front for you to refer to if you get confused as to who is who
I read it on my Kindle so it's not easy to flick back and forth, in fact I'm not entirely sure how you go back to the beginning and then back to where you were! The 'too many characters' issue was my main problem with the book, but once it gets to a certain point they are whittled down enough so you know who is important so it all worked out in the end.
I read it on my Kindle so it's not easy to flick back and forth, in fact I'm not entirely sure how you go back to the beginning and then back to where you were!
Ahh, there are still advantages to having a good old fashioned book with pages then
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Salem's Lot
I also like The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon but I think I'm alone in this.
The Colorado Kid
Blockade Billy.
11.22.63
Both big books (figuratively if you have a Kindle) and you don't want them to end, but conversely need to know what happens at the end.
No you arent The Girl who loved Tom Gordon is the last stephen king book I really enjoyed reading
No, you're not alone - I'm a fan of this one
I'd go for Under the Dome if I was the OP - great read
I think it's a great story, rather atypical King in many ways, but great nonetheless.
The Stand and IT for me are his best works by quite a distance for me however.
Totally different to any of his other books, but still Stephen King if you know what I mean?
I really liked Under The Dome as well, a rollercoaster of a ride.
I wouldn't bother with anything he wrote once he got sober though. I couldn't finish Cell
I'd also recommend 'IT' another epic read and very good. And it helps to have read 'IT' (although not essential by any means) if you plan to read '11.22.63' because there's a lovely tie in. I struggled to get into 'Under The Dome' but once I was around a third of the way through I couldn't put it down.
'Duma Key' is ok, a decent read but not his best. 'The Dead Zone' is excellent, and in a similar vein to his latest book '11.22.63' which I'm currently reading and really enjoying.
Just remembered 'Desperation' which I also really enjoyed. Quite a few people didn't like that much but I did, and I think it's the most typically 'horror' book of his that I've read so far.
Yep - average I would say. I'm reading it at the moment and at times it has been a real page turner and then period where it has been a few days before I've gone back to it
"Four past Midnight" I really enjoyed - made up of 4 novellas, I particularly enjoyed "The Langoliers"
I love The Long Walk too
Avoid 'Cell', though.
I thought Cell was ok but not great.
Most people seem to think that Gerald's Game and Lisey's Story are a bit ropey
Never heard of Under the Dome - I'll take a look.
Lisey's Story made me want to bin it after a few chapters but after a break of several weeks, I came back to it and eventually found it to be quite gripping. The central character is annoying to the point of incitement to murder with her allegedly endearing baby talk but the story is actually rather good.
A great book I think.
People complain that there are too many characters but there is a list at the front for you to refer to if you get confused as to who is who
Hmm......I may give it a whirl some time !
I read it on my Kindle so it's not easy to flick back and forth, in fact I'm not entirely sure how you go back to the beginning and then back to where you were! The 'too many characters' issue was my main problem with the book, but once it gets to a certain point they are whittled down enough so you know who is important so it all worked out in the end.
Ahh, there are still advantages to having a good old fashioned book with pages then