Cygnus 2112 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's a great series.You should enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindrift82 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Anybody read the new book that's out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Anybody read the new book that's out?What book is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindrift82 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Sorry, I'll post a link to the Wikipedia article. Joyland - Wikipedia I've heard that it is very good, but it's only been out for a month. Just curious if anybody had read it, and could offer a review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I'm reading Under The Dome right now, I'll check out Joyland next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I got Joyland this week, but I'm hip deep in Ezekiel and a stack of commentaries so it will be a while before I get to it. The Dark Tower series is worth reading. The ending pissed a lot of people off, but after waiting since the early 1980s to get to the end I was hit right up side the head. I couldn't read anything else for about six weeks after that ending. It was apocalyptic and BIG on a scale that has rarely been reached by most writers. And yes I said "writer". Stephen King is not an "author". That series is a struggle and a chore at times, but also a punch in the face. Who else in the modern era can slip one in on you like that? I also think that everything he has written after that series has been better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I got Joyland this week, but I'm hip deep in Ezekiel and a stack of commentaries so it will be a while before I get to it. The Dark Tower series is worth reading. The ending pissed a lot of people off, but after waiting since the early 1980s to get to the end I was hit right up side the head. I couldn't read anything else for about six weeks after that ending. It was apocalyptic and BIG on a scale that has rarely been reached by most writers. And yes I said "writer". Stephen King is not an "author". That series is a struggle and a chore at times, but also a punch in the face. Who else in the modern era can slip one in on you like that? I also think that everything he has written after that series has been better and better. I thought the ending of The Dark Tower was great. I understand what you mean by being hit upside the head. I'm not sure what I expected to happen, but I was surprised and thought it was a very good ending. The series did drag a bit here and there but after 20 years of reading it I wasn't going to stop. At one point when he had the car accident it seemed like he might stop writing and I was concerned we'd never get the end of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 This month I've read Carrie, Salems Lot, The Colorado Kid, CUJO and am now starting Christine. The Colorado Kid was slow and bland. I kept hoping it would get exciting and it never did, would not recommend it to anybody. Carrie, Salems Lot and CUJO were all great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 At the moment I read Under The Dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Just started the The Dark Tower. I heard the ending sucks. I hope I'm not too disappointed. Wow, I started book 7 in February? I am only now starting to finish it. Got stuck doing a bunch of schoolwork after, got distracted and forgot about it. Picked it up again last week and now I'm almost done. What next? Wind Through the Keyhole? Doctor Sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Just started the The Dark Tower. I heard the ending sucks. I hope I'm not too disappointed. Wow, I started book 7 in February? I am only now starting to finish it. Got stuck doing a bunch of schoolwork after, got distracted and forgot about it. Picked it up again last week and now I'm almost done. What next? Wind Through the Keyhole? Doctor Sleep? Wind Through The Keyhole and then Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I recently read my favourite KING novel again and it was just as good as ever. I can't reveal the name of the novel until I've the end of the KING FEST when I'll be reading it again and reviewing it! The KING FEST will resume soon, (in a few weeks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3245/different.jpg I took my time with this one and I really enjoyed it. Much more than last time. My favourite story is still The Body but the other stories are all good too, especially Apt Pupil that I found too dark back in 1987. This time I found it good black chiller about corruption and murder. The final winter story about the club I notice was dedicated to Peter Straub and it reminded me of Straub's work slightly.Ok this was the last one I read before the (mystery) one i just read...and that was 4 years ago, I slacked off a bit but I'm going to be back into it soon... I'll also intersperse a few novels by other people, which I may or may not mention...(I wanted to use the word intersperse as well to be honest...) Edited September 21, 2014 by treeduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytor and the Snow-Dog Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 About to read it again. Excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 About to read it again. Excited!Which one? (I've still not resumed this thread yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I recently read my favourite KING novel again and it was just as good as ever. I can't reveal the name of the novel until I've the end of the KING FEST when I'll be reading it again and reviewing it! The KING FEST will resume soon, (in a few weeks). How many King books have you read? I started book 35 today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthebeam Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Great topic, great writer. Been reading and following King for about 40 years. I've read and own about 98% of his published work. Like Rush, He's been a major part of my life since my first book Carrie, back in '76. Always looking forward to his next release. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Great topic, great writer. Been reading and following King for about 40 years. I've read and own about 98% of his published work. Like Rush, He's been a major part of my life since my first book Carrie, back in '76. Always looking forward to his next release.Does your user name refer to the Dark Tower series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I am really enjoying the stand. Where next? I researched him and was pleased that he has more than just horror in his repertoire! But that also means I have too much choice and have no clue what is good King or bad King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/19354-stephen-king-fest/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The Stand is a top five book for me. Even if the ending let's me down (not there yet), the patient build up over what could have been an overblown mess is tense, expertly paced, and chillingly believable. Treeduck, we may disagree on things from time to time, but I am loving your analysis of his books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have been a huge fan of his work for more than 30 years. I would read his earlier works first, like Salem's Lot, Carrie and The Shining. If you enjoyed The Stand, I think you'll like It. But if you're just getting into his writings, I'd actually suggest you get some of his compilations like Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, Four Past Midnight, Everything's Eventual, etc. Lots of great stories you can bang out quickly. If you're looking for diversity, go with Different Seasons. King is by far my favorite author ever. Not because of his subject matter. Because when I read his books, I feel like I'm watching the story develop. I don't realize I'm reading. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 King is by far my favorite author ever. Not because of his subject matter. Because he's a BoSox homer.Fixed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 King is by far my favorite author ever. Not because of his subject matter. Because he's a BoSox homer.Fixed That's just a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have been a huge fan of his work for more than 30 years. I would read his earlier works first, like Salem's Lot, Carrie and The Shining. If you enjoyed The Stand, I think you'll like It. But if you're just getting into his writings, I'd actually suggest you get some of his compilations like Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, Four Past Midnight, Everything's Eventual, etc. Lots of great stories you can bang out quickly. If you're looking for diversity, go with Different Seasons. King is by far my favorite author ever. Not because of his subject matter. Because when I read his books, I feel like I'm watching the story develop. I don't realize I'm reading. I have been a little hesitant of his books because I found all but two of the film adaptations boring. But I was wrong to assume his writing would be lacking. It isn't. I just hope I haven't raised the bar too high starting with the stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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