Rush! Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Well, I was out at a local used bookstore the other day and found this version of Carrie in good condition: http://www.stephenkingshop.com/images/books/king/covers/carrie/carrie_sign.gif I'm up to page 22, but I'm tired and I will probably continue reading tomorrow. It's good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) It's always been my Father's Day tradition to peruse a Stephen King novel since I have no other use for this day. I met him in Toronto 8 years ago and I've read 40 of his books. So yeah, he is like a father to me. Edited June 18, 2017 by Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It's always been my Father's Day tradition to peruse a Stephen King novel since I have no other use for this day. I met him in Toronto 8 years ago and I've read 40 of his books. So yeah, he is like a father to me.Shouldn't you be reading a book written by a woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I got through The Stand earlier this year and really liked it. I think that may be one of the most realistic takes on a post apocalyptic world I've ever seen. I didn't even mind the communal stuff because he explained it well enough and had it break down by the end of the novel. I do hate the ending though. Deus ex machina pissed me off. I've been going through a big reading binge this summer while I recover from surgery and plan on finishing it off with It. I've heard great things about it and think it will be a good closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I have to admit that Steve used to be good in the 70's and 80's but started to run out of ideas in the late 80's with some really bad plot ideas (pseudonym comes to life, buried UFO resurrects dead aliens by possessing humans by telepathy). And by Needful Things he was relying on his great subplots to carry the whole story. After that his subplots went into takeover mode with Gerald's Game and Dolores Claibourne, both concerning spousal abuse, something he'd covered extensively in the past in subplot form. Then he really hit bottom with awful stuff like Rose Madder and (Cure For) Insomnia. And worst of all maybe From a Buick 8 and Lisey's Story. I've not been able to read anything new from him after reading these... The only really good thing I've read from King over the last 20 years is Wizard and the Glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Overrated genius. Going to the Stanley Hotel this summer for a ghost tour. Can't wait! Not a big fan but he was great! Kubrick and Carpenter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow."I keep forgetting about Creepshow. This one traumatized 5 year old Union.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_bgNxnW-Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow."I keep forgetting about Creepshow. This one traumatized 5 year old Union.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_bgNxnW-Q OMG! I love that movie!! Creeped me out! LOL! I love Creepshow 2!! Classic horror cheese!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Overrated genius. Going to the Stanley Hotel this summer for a ghost tour. Can't wait! Not a big fan but he was great! Kubrick and Carpenter!He spends more time bitching about Trump and talking about his dog on twitter than writing novels these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow."I keep forgetting about Creepshow. This one traumatized 5 year old Union.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_bgNxnW-Q OMG! I love that movie!! Creeped me out! LOL! I love Creepshow 2!! Classic horror cheese!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Overrated genius. Going to the Stanley Hotel this summer for a ghost tour. Can't wait! Not a big fan but he was great! Kubrick and Carpenter!He spends more time bitching about Trump and talking about his dog on twitter than writing novels these days. Fatt FukkHe's shit outta luck. He's a "shitter." Get it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Overrated genius. Going to the Stanley Hotel this summer for a ghost tour. Can't wait! Not a big fan but he was great! Kubrick and Carpenter!He spends more time bitching about Trump and talking about his dog on twitter than writing novels these days. Fatt FukkHe's shit outta luck. He's a "shitter." Get it?Sounds like Roland D Lebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow."I keep forgetting about Creepshow. This one traumatized 5 year old Union.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_bgNxnW-Q "Meteor s***!""Jordy Verrill, you lunkhead!"Discovering where else the green stuff is: "Oh, no, not there! Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The books I read a lot of:The ShiningThe Dark HalfITNeedful Things The movie I felt didn't translate so well:Tommyknockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I actually met stephen King a few years back in Sandbornville NH. I was working in a convenient store that sold gas. i pumped hi gas. he was a very nice guy...i wish i had a copy of one of his books so he could sign it. All i have is the memories. ♥ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I love Stephen King in "Creepshow."I keep forgetting about Creepshow. This one traumatized 5 year old Union.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_bgNxnW-Q "Meteor s***!""Jordy Verrill, you lunkhead!"Discovering where else the green stuff is: "Oh, no, not there! Brilliant! I tried to get through The Stand when I was a young lad and avid reader. I couldn't do it. I have read: "The Shining""Christine""It""Needful Things" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm amazed that this thread got brought back to life, when there was a different thread on page 2 of this forum. http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/19354-stephen-king-fest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I tried to get through The Stand when I was a young lad and avid reader. I couldn't do it. I had two false starts with it myself, but on the third attempt I could NOT put it down. It remains my favorite King book, and many King readers feel the same. I got into King when I got a job at a bookstore. "Misery" was his new hardcover then, and I bought it and read it. Then I was off to the races. Strangers would see me reading King and start conversations with me. They all kept saying The Stand was his best, and I'd never even heard of it before - it was an older book and hadn't been made into a movie (yet). So then I gave it a try, and as I said, it didn't grab me the first two tries; third time was the charm. What was I thinking those first two attempts? This book is awesome! Edited July 4, 2017 by GeddyRulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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