The Stephen King Master Thread

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Sgt

I was so impressed by Doctor Sleep, partially because it's a sequel. I didn't have very high expectation, and man did that pay off. Good job King, good. job.

I'm in the middle of Doctor Sleep and couldnt agree more. I really didnt know what to expect with this sequel or how he would do it but once again, King doesnt disappoint.

He added some clever ways to keep the story of Danny going without it being a redundant version of The Shining...

I havent finished yet obviously, but do you think this warrants a movie? and do you think he'd want Kubrick to do it jk jk

[fatediesel]

I finished Doctor Sleep earlier this week and thought it was quite good. I had no idea what the book would be about but feared it may just be a rehash of The Shining with Danny playing more of a Dick Hallorann role for someone knew that has his abilities but this was completely different.

[Filmmaker]

Not sure how long it will last but, right now, THE SHINING is only $1.99 on Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Shining-Stephe...ds=the+shining

[Greengoblin]

Hi i love reading Stephen king novels and i started reading misery when i was 10 years old, i don't know if it is me but i always read with a dictionary and thesaurus next to me, as if you are familiar with Mr Kings works you will notice he never uses the same adjective twice, i find it fun reading his books as i get to learn new adjectives or new words does anybody else agree?

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Greengoblin

Hi i love reading Stephen king novels and i started reading misery when i was 10 years old, i don't know if it is me but i always read with a dictionary and thesaurus next to me, as if you are familiar with Mr Kings works you will notice he never uses the same adjective twice, i find it fun reading his books as i get to learn new adjectives or new words does anybody else agree?

well, i agree that i find it fun reading his books but not for the reason of expanding my vocabulary.

on another note, i have Misery at home i havent read yet. been sitting in my closet for a few years and should prob read it soon. what are youre favorite king works?

[Greengoblin]

My fave book is IT, i love misery but IT is my favourite I haven't read his new work as i am reading the shining atm, and when i am done with this i will read Firestarter as i love that movie i think it is under rated.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Greengoblin

My fave book is IT, i love misery but IT is my favourite I haven't read his new work as i am reading the shining atm, and when i am done with this i will read Firestarter as i love that movie i think it is under rated.

never seen firestarter.....remember reading a bit about it thoguh and it sounded similar to Carrie??

also, IT is a good idea...maybe ill read that as my next King book...the movie is good but you can just tell how much better the book must be

[fatediesel]

I've had the paperback of IT for about 6 years and on my Kindle for over 2 years but I just can't bring myself to make the commitment to read it. That book is so freaking long. My attention span for books seems to max out around 500 pages, and IT is over 1100 pages.

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I've had the paperback of IT for about 6 years and on my Kindle for over 2 years but I just can't bring myself to make the commitment to read it. That book is so freaking long. My attention span for books seems to max out around 500 pages, and IT is over 1100 pages.

Same here, never got past the 6 phone calls haha.

[Troy Perkins]

Go for his classic 80s and 90s output.

He wasn't the world's best selling author at that time for nothing...

Salem's Lot is great, Firestarter is pretty cool, Pet Semetary is excellent.

My personal favourite is Thinner, my favourite of his recent books was Duma Key which was a good horror and Joyland which was a wonderful coming of age tale.

[J.R._Beasley]

I enjoyed Joyland until

[Show spoiler]it bacame yet another King story with a kid with some sort of psychic powers or another

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Troy Perkins

Go for his classic 80s and 90s output.

He wasn't the world's best selling author at that time for nothing...

Salem's Lot is great, Firestarter is pretty cool, Pet Semetary is excellent.

My personal favourite is Thinner, my favourite of his recent books was Duma Key which was a good horror and Joyland which was a wonderful coming of age tale.

what is Duma Key and Joyland about? almost done with Doctor Sleep and will needa new King to read after my next book.

[chris_sc77]

just saw a new blurb in the newest issue of EW that king has a new book coming out on June 3rd called "Mr. Mercedes"

from Amazon -
"In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands.

In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy.

Brady Hartfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with a couple of highly unlikely allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady’s next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands.

Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable."

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

just saw a new blurb in the newest issue of EW that king has a new book coming out on June 3rd called "Mr. Mercedes"

from Amazon -
"In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands.

In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy.

Brady Hartfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with a couple of highly unlikely allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady’s next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands.

Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable."

sounds good! ill be picking that up at some point for sure...

[Lacit170]

Has anyone heard of Under the Dome 2?

I got an email from amazon for under the dome part 2 but it looks like its the same as part 1... im so confused...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476767289

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

Has anyone heard of Under the Dome 2?

I got an email from amazon for under the dome part 2 but it looks like its the same as part 1... im so confused...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476767289

For the mass-market paperback version they're releasing the book in 2 parts, with part 1 coming in February and part 2 in March. The reasons for releasing it in 2 parts are so the book isn't as bulky and also because this version is aimed at older readers whose eyesight has worsened so they use a slightly larger print with more white space between lines. The actual book is the exact same.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

For the mass-market paperback version they're releasing the book in 2 parts, with part 1 coming in February and part 2 in March. The reasons for releasing it in 2 parts are so the book isn't as bulky and also because this version is aimed at older readers whose eyesight has worsened so they use a slightly larger print with more white space between lines. The actual book is the exact same.

thanks for the clarification...how the hell did you find all of that out lol??

id imagine the success of the show is playing a roll in all of this too.

[iam1bearcat]

I read the extended edition of "The Stand" in about a week and a half. Ridiculous I was able to get through 1,400 pages that quickly, but every page just flew by. Terrific novel.

Currently reading "The Shining", which I am enjoying immensely. Much better than the horrid film.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

I read the extended edition of "The Stand" in about a week and a half. Ridiculous I was able to get through 1,400 pages that quickly, but every page just flew by. Terrific novel.

Currently reading "The Shining", which I am enjoying immensely. Much better than the horrid film.

i read the extended "The Stand" as well... that was a fun read....

just curious though.... you hate the movie the shining.... why would you go to read the book out of all the books you could possibly read? just curious..

also, what dont you like about the movie??

[Lacit170]

Just bought It..... looking forward to reading that one, heard its one of his better ones hes written....