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Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy
I don't remember correctly but wasn't it done to lose their innocence and unite as one?
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More to unite them by a group activity. I don't think the innocence loss was a part of it, but I'm sketchy on the details because it's been a while. I do remember it being central to their survival because the group was unwinding and it was something drastic, and the only thing Beverly could think to do. Because she 'loved' them.
I ordered the book a day or so because this thread got me wanting to read the story again. Been at least 12 years since I have.
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Originally Posted by ChainsawJedi
I've continued to read his stuff over the years but I don't find what he writes to be scary anymore. And it's not because I'm an old man, now, and I don't believe that over-exposure to horrific elements in art can make you immune. I just don't feel he can come up with the goods these days.
I like him as a person and as a writer he is exceptionally talented. Perhaps that's why I still read his stuff.
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I don't think I'd like him as a person, but he's incredibly talented and a favorite writer of mine. Amazing characterizations, despite predictable flaws and unrealistic views towards sex.
But I agree his new stuff doesn't have the 'grab' his old stuff does, and the old stuff is still pretty scary.
So...Dr Sleep...Full Dark, No Stars. Sounds like two to get. Looking forward more to the short stories collection, King is a MASTER at them, writes those better than anything else he writes and better than anyone else, IMHO.
On another note, Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill (his son) was reminiscent of early king, but not as polished. A decent read and pretty well done...but still lacking the ripe flair of his father while being not far from the apple tree.