Bookworms Unite! discussion

Discuss what you like about him, why you like him, and your favorite novels here.

Hehehe, what's NOT to like about King??

Ain't that the truth!!

Although some critics would disagree..

I don't care what the critics say. I think he's amazing.

I don't, either. I like forming my own opinions.

Me too.

:)

What's the first favorite SK novel that comes to your mind?

Carrie. Then Misery, because it was 1st King. You?

It. I also love Carrie and Misery, but It has always stood out to me for some reason.

Well, IT is definitely synonymous with King. I'm glad that you also love Carrie & Misery.

:-)

And 11/22/63 and Under the Dome, of course. :-)

Of course!

I know another favorite of yours..

:-)

Which would that be?

Four Past Midnight

Yes!!!!! :-D

Have you read The Wind Through the Keyhole?

My favorite King book is Gerald's Game. I have had some people say that it's their least favorite. It just seems so real and possible to me ... makes it scarier I think. I like his non-fiction too. When I read Guns I felt like I was sitting with him and having a face-to-face discussion with him.

Gerald's Game is awesome, Michelle. I could never understand why some people didn't like it.

I love all SK books!
But my favorite is The Stand

My favorites are It, DT series, Pet Semetary, The Shining, 11/22/63, Under the Dome. Well shoot hard to pick favorites, there are so many more I could list.

I liked Bag of Bones. It made me cry.

OOOoOOo yes JS I loved that one too. See, too many to list!

The Stand is good. I think it might be time for a re-read of that one soon...

hehe Holly I have it on my reread list. LOL

The Talisman was my all time favourite (if that counts) followed by the Dark Tower books. I also loved the Running Man.

We should do a buddy read for it Janie. :-)

King is a literary genius, and very versatile. IT is my favorite King novel.

Holly wrote: "Have you read The Wind Through the Keyhole?"

Yes, I LOVE TWTTK! How about yourself?

Holly wrote: "Yes!!!!! :-D"

I knew it, buddy!

I haven't read it yet Dustin. :-\

Holly wrote: "We should do a buddy read for it Janie. :-)"

I'm all for a buddy read on The Stand. been a LONGGGG time since I have read that one.

Janie wrote: "Holly wrote: "We should do a buddy read for it Janie. :-)"

I'm all for a buddy read on The Stand. been a LONGGGG time since I have read that one."

Awesome, guys! The Stand is SUCH a great re-read!!

Holly wrote: "I haven't read it yet Dustin. :-\"

It is a must for any DT fan, Holly. It's a very magical book, IMO.

The genius about King is that you always feel that he, whatever book of his, you are reading, he wrote it just for you!

Critics didn't like him because he was sooo popular and better than the vast majority of pretentious bullshit that they favour.

The Stand and The Dark Tower are without doubt masterpieces.

Thanks Dustin. I hope to get my hands on it soon.

You're welcome, buddy! I'm surprised you don't have it already, actually.:)

I am too. I've been meaning to get it for awhile. I hope to be able to soon. :-)

Sean wrote: "The genius about King is that you always feel that he whatever book of his you are reading, he wrote it just for you!

Critics didn't like him because he was sooo popular and better than the vast m..."

Agreed Sean, he did write all his books just for me and I love him for it! heh! I also agree that most of his books are masterpieces. His characters in the DT series are clearly the most memorable for me. I will never forget them.


Holly wrote: "I am too. I've been meaning to get it for awhile. I hope to be able to soon. :-)"

I have recently replaced my copy of the Stand, it got pretty messed up, and I def needed a new copy! LOL

Janie wrote: "Sean wrote: "The genius about King is that you always feel that he whatever book of his you are reading, he wrote it just for you!

Critics didn't like him because he was sooo popular and better th..."

A couple years ago, I had to replace my copy of The Stand, as well, due to the former's poor quality..

I actually had 2 copies. The normal one and then the uncut version, which was the one I read. I was a smoker and that did not help matters either along with moving and them being shifted around.

I am a former smoker, as well, Janie. And I've also read both versions. The original once, and the unabridged twice.

So am I! Thought I couldn't quite; one of the easiest things I've ever done. Now I'm feeling great and don't look back. No regrets!! :-D

Yay Same here Holly. If you quit in your mind and you ready yourself for it, it can be much easier. If you try to quit and your mind is not ready to let go, your in for one heck of a battle. I was ready to quit because my family was worth so much more than those darn cigarettes. With that in mind it was not as hard as I thought. I thank God for giving me the strength and the mindset to accomplish it.

Couldn't have said it better myself Janie. :-)

Holly wrote: "So am I! Thought I couldn't quite; one of the easiest things I've ever done. Now I'm feeling great and don't look back. No regrets!! :-D"

Wow, you're a former smoker, too, Holly? I had no idea!!
When I quit (this December will be 3 years,) I didn't really have a choice. Money was tight, being the holidays and all, and once our money and the smokes were gone, that was it. I took it as a clear sign that it was time for me to quit. And although the first few days- 1 week were tough and stressful, the process was relatively easy.

Yep I am Dustin. I had no idea you used to smoke either!

Strange world, eh? Big-big congratulations, buddy!!!

Yes! Thanks; you too!