Fairy Tale
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Stephen King
I just finished Fairytale over the weekend. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't consider it typical Stephen King. It's not horror, just a little more intense than Hunger Games or something similar. I love Stephen King and if I were going to make a recommendation, I would start with his earlier works...the classic King books...like Christine, Carrie, etc.
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Evangelise Rose wrote: "I have always avoided the horror genre because I didn’t want to freak myself out…but I feel like as a writer I should at least be acquainted with most popular genres, even if I do not write in them..."
How about starting with a novella? One good choice might be "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," the basis for the movie The Shawshank Redemption. A sort of "horror lite" that I really liked from him was Joyland (which I'm about to re-read). A true classic is 'Salem's Lot, which is horror (vampires), but slow build and very old-school (a bit out of date but still great - I re-read that one a few years back). One of my favorites is The Dead Zone, more of a gripping thriller than horror (but also a bit out of date now).
I could go on and on...post again if you need additional ideas!
How about starting with a novella? One good choice might be "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," the basis for the movie The Shawshank Redemption. A sort of "horror lite" that I really liked from him was Joyland (which I'm about to re-read). A true classic is 'Salem's Lot, which is horror (vampires), but slow build and very old-school (a bit out of date but still great - I re-read that one a few years back). One of my favorites is The Dead Zone, more of a gripping thriller than horror (but also a bit out of date now).
I could go on and on...post again if you need additional ideas!
Evangelise Rose ~in my poet era~ (barely active) wrote: "I have always avoided the horror genre because I didn’t want to freak myself out…"
That is tricky, as he is a prolific writer of fantasy, and horror, delivering great novels and short stories/novellas across YA and Adult audiences. It's even harder when you think his earlier novels are generally considered to be his best
Salem's Lot is a vampire novella
The Dead Zone is a sci-fi thriller novel
Cell is an apocalyptic horror - I found it an easy, enjoyable read, with enough suspense to keep me occupied, but not really horrifying
The Shining and Doctor Sleep are most definitely worthy investments if you're willing and able to commit
And, of course, Christine and Carrie are both the essence of SK
That is tricky, as he is a prolific writer of fantasy, and horror, delivering great novels and short stories/novellas across YA and Adult audiences. It's even harder when you think his earlier novels are generally considered to be his best
Salem's Lot is a vampire novella
The Dead Zone is a sci-fi thriller novel
Cell is an apocalyptic horror - I found it an easy, enjoyable read, with enough suspense to keep me occupied, but not really horrifying
The Shining and Doctor Sleep are most definitely worthy investments if you're willing and able to commit
And, of course, Christine and Carrie are both the essence of SK
There are aspects of all the traditional classic fairytale weaved throughout the story. Its one of my favorite books I have read it multiple times.
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