treeduck Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jun 1 2007, 01:17 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 1 2007, 01:15 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jun 1 2007, 01:08 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 1 2007, 01:03 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jun 1 2007, 12:58 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 1 2007, 12:50 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jun 1 2007, 12:27 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ May 31 2007, 01:02 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ May 31 2007, 12:29 PM) I don't know about anyone else. But I'm almost done with Wizard and Glass and I have to admit the whole story Roland told bore me to death. I just couldn't keep any interest in it. Anyone else think that too? No Wingy, when I first read the book back in 98 I didn't like the idea of a whole novel that was essentially a flashback, I wanted King to carry on with the story on the current timeline, so I went into it unimpressed. But the story of young Roland and Susan Delgado blew me away it was excellent and defintely classic King with great characters. Cordelia Delgado for instance, was a bitchy "mother" who betrays Susan in her scheming madness in the tradition of Anne Norton from Salem's Lot and Carrie White's mother from Carrie. And that's just one aspect of it. The bad guys Fran Lengyl, Kimba Rymer, Clay Reynolds, Roy Depape, Eldred Jonas (leader of the Big Coffin Hunters) and especially the hideously evil Rhea of the Coos are all very good. What a character that Rhea was... It seemed like to me that there where just way to many characters that you were just thrown at you the whole story. Hard to tell who was doing what. Well compared to a novel like IT there wasn't that many characters. King I think is great at juggling a huge amount of characters, it's one of his fortes. Maybe it was just a lack of interest on my part. Because I read Needful Things with out any problems. Yeah, Needful Things is a good example of what I was talking about, a whole community of characters feuding and fighting to great effect. That novel is one of King's funniest... I agree, the book was great. The movie wasn't that half bad either. But it is kinda hard to make that book into a good movie. I wasn't impressed with the film version, but like you said it's hard to translate King's vision to the screen, most of King's big books are impossible to adapt. Also, sometimes King's voice is what makes a particular book what it is and when filmed that voice is lost in the translation and just becomes a jumbled mess, The Tommyknockers for example. Never seen it. I'm guessing it blows? Yeah it was bad. They even had a porn star in it. The book is sort of unpopular with a lot of people but I remember enjoying it when it came out. I only read it the one time, I'll be reading it again when I get back to my Stephen king fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnalschick Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 12:54 PM) Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Yes I read it when it first came out about 92 it's very much in the Misery vein, a person trapped in a bed battling a madwoman or in this case a pair of handcuffs and memories of abuse... This is the only Stephen King novel you've read?? This book is just the the tip of the icicle on the tip of the King iceberg lass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnalschick Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:06 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 12:54 PM) Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Yes I read it when it first came out about 92 it's very much in the Misery vein, a person trapped in a bed battling a madwoman or in this case a pair of handcuffs and memories of abuse... This is the only Stephen King novel you've read?? This book is just the the tip of the icicle on the tip of the King iceberg lass... I know, I've heard many great things about his books. I definitely plan on reading more of his stuff sometime in the future Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 01:07 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:06 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 12:54 PM) Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Yes I read it when it first came out about 92 it's very much in the Misery vein, a person trapped in a bed battling a madwoman or in this case a pair of handcuffs and memories of abuse... This is the only Stephen King novel you've read?? This book is just the the tip of the icicle on the tip of the King iceberg lass... I know, I've heard many great things about his books. I definitely plan on reading more of his stuff sometime in the future Any suggestions? Well yes, my faves are the following: Salem's Lot (the best, amazing book), It, The Dead Zone, The Shining, The Stand, Nightshift (short stories), Misery, The Dark Half, The Tommyknockers (underrated), Needful Things (funniest), The Wizard and Glass (from The Dark Tower series - best to read all of these in order), The Talisman (with Peter Straub), Pet Sematary (creepy), Thinner, Cujo, Desperation, Christine, Nightmares and Dreamscapes (more short stories)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnalschick Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:16 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 01:07 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:06 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 12:54 PM) Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Yes I read it when it first came out about 92 it's very much in the Misery vein, a person trapped in a bed battling a madwoman or in this case a pair of handcuffs and memories of abuse... This is the only Stephen King novel you've read?? This book is just the the tip of the icicle on the tip of the King iceberg lass... I know, I've heard many great things about his books. I definitely plan on reading more of his stuff sometime in the future Any suggestions? Well yes, my faves are the following: Salem's Lot (the best, amazing book), It, The Dead Zone, The Shining, The Stand, Nightshift (short stories), Misery, The Dark Half, The Tommyknockers (underrated), Needful Things (funniest), The Wizard and Glass (from The Dark Tower series - best to read all of these in order), The Talisman (with Peter Straub), Pet Sematary (creepy), Thinner, Cujo, Desperation, Christine, Nightmares and Dreamscapes (more short stories)... Thanks for the suggestions! I just remembered another King book I have read. Different Seasons. It had like 4 or 5 short stories. Good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 01:31 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:16 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 01:07 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Jun 17 2007, 12:06 PM) QUOTE (Cygnalschick @ Jun 17 2007, 12:54 PM) Anyone here ever read "Gerald's Game"? I read this book (the only Stephen King book I've read) quite a few years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Basically, a couple is vacationing at their lakehouse (if I recall correctly) and the husband, Gerald, has a game he likes to play which involves handcuffing his wife to the bed during sex. While doing this, he kills over and dies of a heart attack. You'll have to read it if you want to know what ensues next...... Yes I read it when it first came out about 92 it's very much in the Misery vein, a person trapped in a bed battling a madwoman or in this case a pair of handcuffs and memories of abuse... This is the only Stephen King novel you've read?? This book is just the the tip of the icicle on the tip of the King iceberg lass... I know, I've heard many great things about his books. I definitely plan on reading more of his stuff sometime in the future Any suggestions? Well yes, my faves are the following: Salem's Lot (the best, amazing book), It, The Dead Zone, The Shining, The Stand, Nightshift (short stories), Misery, The Dark Half, The Tommyknockers (underrated), Needful Things (funniest), The Wizard and Glass (from The Dark Tower series - best to read all of these in order), The Talisman (with Peter Straub), Pet Sematary (creepy), Thinner, Cujo, Desperation, Christine, Nightmares and Dreamscapes (more short stories)... Thanks for the suggestions! I just remembered another King book I have read. Different Seasons. It had like 4 or 5 short stories. Good book. I do like The Body from that one, Shawshank is decent but I think it's a bit overrated. Apt Pupil never grabbed me much. It's a while since I read it though so I might have a different opinion now. I think it was like 1987, so 20 years ago. I have a Stephen King thread on here actually, I'm going to continue with that later in the year... http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?show...c=19354&hl=king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Amazing author. I've read these books: It The Long Walk Misery The Green Mile Reading The Dark Half now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Jun 26 2007, 03:11 PM) Amazing author. I've read these books: It The Long Walk Misery The Green Mile Reading The Dark Half now. I've only read The Long Walk out of those four and I thought it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Looks like there will be a Dark Tower movie. Dark Tower I'm willing to wait for this. Only if it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Jul 9 2007, 03:24 PM) QUOTE (Turn Me On Dead Man @ Jun 26 2007, 03:11 PM) Amazing author. I've read these books: It The Long Walk Misery The Green Mile Reading The Dark Half now. I've only read The Long Walk out of those four and I thought it was awesome. Probably the best Bachman plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky01403 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Other than Carrie, Dreamcatcher is the only book of his I've been able to finish. Damn tv, ruined my attention span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Finished The Dark Tower series yesterday. I personally really liked the ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finding IT Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) Boy, I really didn't like the ending of The Dark Tower. It's supposed to be King's Magnum Opus and it feels like it ends not with a bang, but a whimper. No spoilers and no specifics, but it's really circular. At least he was able to finish, though. RIP, Robert Jordan. Edited October 7, 2007 by Finding IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (Finding IT @ Oct 7 2007, 06:50 PM) Boy, I really didn't like the ending of The Dark Tower. It's supposed to be King's Magnum Opus and it feels like it ends not with a bang, but a whimper. No spoilers and no specifics, but it's really circular. At least he was able to finish, though. RIP, Robert Jordan. What do you mean circular? *Possible Spoiler* Ka is like a wheel? ps. What are some other authors that have done something like The Dark Tower? Edited October 9, 2007 by deadwing2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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