First i'd like to just come out and state i am a most loyal fan, and will ususally choose a King novel over most anything else. This novel brought me peace of mind, in terms of my writing. when it comes to self criticism, i master in the art of mental abuse. i was watching myself, loose myself. i was sitting at the edge of the pool in Boo' Ya Moon allowing life to move past me, and not even thinking to do anything about it. i now know i cant just sit on the benches, numb and empty. i learned i cant live there, as much as i'd like to at times, and that an every-once-in-a-while visit makes for a healthy self. Definatly one of my favorites. I'll always go back, when i feel like i'm at the edge.
Posted By: Beastieboat - 03/05/2010 - 8:59 PM EST
I didn't know anything about this book before reading it. I felt at first that was a little slow and repetitive [get to the point]. After progressing through, however, I found it to contain a very interesting and mind bending premise and plot. I am sure the deep space cowboys out there really like this book.
Posted By: GinaGina - 01/29/2010 - 11:31 PM EST
I absolutely loved this book, could not put it down! As usual with King's book, I felt like I was myself in another weird world as I read it, staying up late at night.
Posted By: Jojo - 01/20/2010 - 9:00 AM EST
I read all your book in french (Qubec) and this one (Lisey's story) is translate by Nadine Grassie. It is illegible (unreadable) for a North American, it is the first time that I wont finish one of your book. I am really disappointed
Posted By: Stephanie - 01/14/2010 - 7:12 PM EST
Of all the Stephen King novels I've read, I personally loved this one. The grief that Lisey felt for her dead husband touched me deeply...having been through so much grief recently, it was a comfort for me to read.
Posted By: John - 01/08/2010 - 1:41 PM EST
Of all Stephen King books I have read, this is the only one i didn't like. It's boring and unnecessarily long. By the time I finished it, I was very disappointed. It's supposed to be a love story (but it's not really), and it's not a horror story either, it's just plain boring.
Posted By: Vampi - 01/03/2010 - 10:13 AM EST
I loved this book more than most other I've read because it scared me the worst! From the beginning of the book I was creeped out even pronouncing Lisey like Lizzy then came the moment when someone called out to her "Lisa!" from that point I swear I saw long shadows in the corners of my bedroom. It was really hard to read when my husband wasn't home. Thank you SK!
Posted By: Gabriella - 12/06/2009 - 7:09 AM EST
Hello my name is Gabriella and I'm thirteen. I come from Sweden and have read this book in English but there is one thing I do not understand. What is the significance of bool? Is there anything I have missed in the book that I do not understand or what?
Fact: I only read Stephen King stories haha. Fact#2: I am a very persistent person, i dont give up. Fact#3: This Book made Fact#2 erelevant 4 me. Despite every one saying how great of a book this is, it is excessively long in the begining and the most boring of his work i have started to read. i got halfway and quit. I just cant get interested in Lisey's stupid baby-talk she addopted from Scott and the total lack of action. My opinion is this is a "smucking" awful bool!
Posted By: Ashley - 11/28/2009 - 12:02 AM EST
first - love love love this book it made me appreciate my parents marriage so much more... question? does anyone have a copy of this with bold blue lines running from pages 417-418, and 427-428... my copy has this and i cant find any significance with the story and i've been wondering why since i bought it. Thanks!
Posted By: Xenogeist - 11/15/2009 - 7:17 PM EST
This was a great book full of romance, and it's dramatic. I don't find it scary, as most of King's works. There's a dark fantasy there, but when it comes to a horror novel. Not really. A great read and I recommend it.
Posted By: John Lee - 11/10/2009 - 6:30 AM EST
my 5th book to read from king and his most compassionate story. 9 out of 10 for storytelling. mr.king keep up the great work.
Posted By: Justonemorechapter - 09/18/2009 - 3:37 AM EST
I have been a constant reader for 20 years. I have so many favorites, but this story...awww. took my breath and imagination away. I find that when I get close to the end of his stories I have to read slower so I can soak up every word and enjoy it to the last drop. Then I read it again. I am never disappointed with Mr. King's imagination. Lisey's Story became my number one. Stephen King you are my greatest author, and look forward to more of your nightmares and dreamscapes ...
Posted By: Michael - 09/11/2009 - 5:52 AM EST
This is my first Stephen King book I read and I loved it so much, finished two days ago. 5/5. I am so gonna buy another one of his books and I'm sure I will be amazed from this one too.
Posted By: Glosstuff - 08/29/2009 - 3:43 PM EST
I loved this book, and by the end most of my questions were answered except for one. What is a book snake?
Posted By: Joey - 07/28/2009 - 9:14 AM EST
This was the first SK I ever read. It was amazing! Although it starts off pretty slow, the ending definitely makes up for it. I just couldn't put it down. SK created something unique here, and no other author can touch him when he's writing at this level. BOOL! 4.5/5
Posted By: Artist Lorraine Davis Martin - 07/25/2009 - 8:38 PM EST
This book is my all time favorite!!
Posted By: Anonymous - 07/07/2009 - 9:26 AM EST
I've read a gang of SK novels and loved them all but this one. Lisey's Story is a bad piece of writing . I gave the book away. I wonder what happened...
Posted By: Char80 - 06/24/2009 - 8:31 AM EST
First SK book I read, got me completely hooked and now working through the other 31 I've since collected! Mix a true story of love with some scare and you get Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant!!!
Posted By: Ariadne147 - 06/22/2009 - 2:03 PM EST
I read Lisey's story recently. I lost my job about seven months ago and when not job hunting, I have been reading everything I can get my hands on. I wasn't sure if I could relate to the main character at first, but I plowed on and I began to relate to her journey and her relationships. Her thoughts about the Pool struck a deep and painful chord in me. I've been searching for the answer to the as yet unidentified darkness in myself, always just on the peripheral of my vision and on page 338 in the 3rd chapter I found what I was looking for. The Pool is about sitting, waiting and looking over those dreamy waters and feeling like something is coming, but you don't know what and so the years pass. Like you're always on the verge of something, but you don't know what. I realized that it described parts of my life (right now and too many other times for comfort) and I cried because it brought the feeling into focus for me. It made me realize, made the knowledge go from my head to my heart; I've sat too long at the Pool of my own cup of imagination, lulled, feeling safe, but empty and not taking steps to bring my dreams to fruitition. I read somewhere that everything you ever wanted is right there, outside your comfort zone. I've spent too much time in mine. It's a struggle to leave that place of safety and emptiness and I could sit here for another 35 years, but I won't. Thank you for putting these concepts on paper so I could come along, identify myself as one of those people sitting on the stone benches, every once in a while trying to figure out what exactly was wrong. Not wrapped in gauze yet and still able to flee to uncomfortable reality, where you make life happen. It's messy and scary and you fail sometimes, but it's the only way to find true meaning and satisfaction.
Posted By: Danniella - 06/21/2009 - 6:49 PM EST
This was the first SK book I read and I knew that I had to read more! It was so charming, so beautiful in its own subtle way and was unbelievably touching.
Posted By: Jana - 06/09/2009 - 11:14 AM EST
I read it once and fell in love :) It's my favourite Stephen King book.
Posted By: Nicole - 06/09/2009 - 6:51 AM EST
Brilliant! :]
Posted By: Anonymous - 06/03/2009 - 1:28 PM EST
It's a love story. Plain and simple - a beautiful, charming, kinda freaky love story. I enjoyed it immensely.
Posted By: Mattie - 05/17/2009 - 11:15 PM EST
I think this book is the most misunderstood of all Stephen King's novels. Everytime I hear someone say, "I just didn't get it," it makes me so sad I want to shake them. This book is so rewarding and so tender in the end, it makes any confusing bits along the way more than worth it. Here's a tip: don't read it expecting terror or any sort of "traditional" ghost story. Read it for the most honest description of a marriage he's ever written, and let yourself be surprised when the horror creeps up on you.
Posted By: Saritha - 05/11/2009 - 11:29 AM EST
An utter let down for me. But hey, I hate only 2 of perhaps 10 of his books I have read so far.
Posted By: Kate - 04/30/2009 - 9:13 PM EST
I thought that this was one of the most passionate love stories of all time! Keep writing Mr. King!!!!
Posted By: Tegz - 04/24/2009 - 8:46 AM EST
This Book is amazing i am about 3 chapters from the finish and its the first SK book i have ever read, Its amazing wonderfull and scary, this book is amazing and i suggest everyone read it. Thankyou Stephen King you have opened my eyes Tegan Rowe
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/21/2009 - 4:24 PM EST
To be perfectly honest, reading this book was for me quite a painful reading experience. This is easily Mr. King's worst work, as well as his most irritating. (The stupid made-up language which included such idiocies as "smucking" were quite annoying, and detracted from what would have been an otherwise somewhat passable read.) This kind of work would be par for, say, Dean Koontz, but a real letdown from King. But to be fair, one dud out of--what?--100 novels (or however many he's written) ain't too shabby, so I guess I can let this pass. :-)
Posted By: Mindaink - 04/10/2009 - 7:14 PM EST
My first impression of Lisey's story was a horribly complex novel that I would probably put down. However, something told me to keep reading and I would be rewarded. This novel was like going on a rollercoaster ride and hearing the occupants of the next car scream "THERE ARE NO BRAKES!"..Your pulse quickens, you try to figure out how to save yourself..Then just as you get to the top of the highest point (you know the one with the steepest drop..) those same occupants scream "JUST KIDDING!" and suddenly you are safe again.
Posted By: Zeynep - 04/08/2009 - 2:27 PM EST
I've just finished Lisey's Story and i believed King is the greatest writer of all time once again.His novels give me a taste that no one else's could .
Posted By: Squalidangel - 03/12/2009 - 9:39 PM EST
I have been reading King since 5th grade. I have so many favorites..but Lisey's story was hands down (in my humble opinion) Kings apex in writing. His years and experience in life shine through.
Posted By: Anna - 02/18/2009 - 5:30 PM EST
Lisey's Story was amazing. It is by far the best-written and most literary of Stephen King's books.
Posted By: Bibli - 02/15/2009 - 11:28 PM EST
Another awesome book. I loved this one; probably one of my favorites, simply by the way it's told.
Posted By: Myggan - 02/11/2009 - 6:30 AM EST
Its such a strange book...but captivating.
Posted By: Susan - 02/06/2009 - 4:01 PM EST
just finished liseys story and it was different. i loved it xx
Posted By: Alan Deal - 01/27/2009 - 6:48 AM EST
First time I've been on here - had to comment on this book, it truly is amazing! And Duma Key too, that was classic!
Posted By: Kat - 01/19/2009 - 5:59 PM EST
I'm a newly-wed still, going on my 1st year in March. I wouldn't have felt the same way after reading this if I weren't a newly-wed (put it that way). I came away going "wow". I agree, it's hard to describe, but easy to say that I was left feeling emotionally jarred. Such a touching, sad story - I had to relate. I couldn't imagine losing my husband (not yet! too young) especially after all we've went through - struggles, etc. This is one of his greatest, yet! :)
Posted By: Val* - 12/27/2008 - 6:24 PM EST
I'm reading this one right now, I have almost finished it, and I have to say it. I didn't expected so much by this novel but now, I think I have to confess this will be one of my favourite books, because it's so beautiful and sad, and involving.. I can't describe it. It's awesome.
Posted By: Ariam - 12/13/2008 - 12:12 PM EST
You should truly love your wife mr King. She is lucky to have you! Thank you for sharing your imagination with us. I hope that kind of love exists. XXX
Posted By: Pantha Grasser - 11/28/2008 - 12:37 PM EST
Lisey's story..i don't even know how to begin. This novel has absolutely changed my life in such a weird way. I first bought it when it came out in 2006, but finally read it this last summer. I must say, I was amazed, even captivated. With me, only being 14, I have read it several times over. Each time more thrilling. As part of a advanced placement literature class, I did an in depth project on it. This story is definitely one I will remember and keep rereading.
Posted By: Steveklak - 11/25/2008 - 5:09 AM EST
First off, I have read many of your books, and very much enjoyed most of them. Lisey's Story is definitely up there with my favourites. Good job. Second, I live in Yellowknife NT Canada, and the wind does make it very cold here! I was surprised and excited to see my home town mentioned in one of your novels. So thank you Mr. King, for helping me through long nights and cold winds. Steve
Posted By: Barbie - 11/12/2008 - 4:50 PM EST
I found myself crying on the couch while reading this novel. It's beautifully sad.
Posted By: Anonymous - 11/09/2008 - 12:35 AM EST
I absoulutly loved Lisey's story, you captured every detail of love so well. A masterpiece.
Posted By: Tinkermel - 10/27/2008 - 3:22 AM EST
Wow, you are quite prolific aren't you? I enjoyed Lisey's story more than any other of yours I have read. I love to escape the 9 to 5 in a Stephen King as well as any other but this was a litterary masterpiece. You have captured human emotion like never before. I laughed, I cried, and at one point my husband walked in and scared the Bejaaayzuzs out of me, I'm sure you'll be thrilled to know. But seriosly, thank you. A piece like this could not have come out without letting go of a little peice of you, and I thank you for sharing that. It was beautiful. And now for the smartass remark... because I have to, but I know you'll understand, but it seems ole boy (I can say that because you're a slight my senior there, which makes me feel like a kid again!) It has occurred to me that since you had that run in (or near run down, thanks be to something that watches out) with the minivan (yes I am rambling but what of it) back to the point, since your smile and big old mooning toward the big D, you seem to be so much more prolific, and the characters so much more blissfully alive with passion and real emotion. OK, that took too long to say, sue me, but maybe there really is a silver lining. One of us who was destined to live on in history anyhow, based on sales and movies and your appeal to near everyone, has crossed over to one of the real immortals. Say hello to Shakespear for me, you're in great company. Thanks so much for sharing. Melissa
Posted By: Angel - 10/18/2008 - 2:03 PM EST
it is a really good book LOVE IT
Posted By: MathGuy - 10/16/2008 - 12:58 PM EST
Dark Tower on the brain... "There are other worlds than this"... Can't help but think about how close Boo'ya Moon is to our own world; I think the purple is even described as thin. First thought about the Bell Tree was of todash chimes.
Posted By: JessyD - 10/13/2008 - 8:58 PM EST
I bought this on amazon the year it published, and to my astonishment, the copy I received was a galley... It says right on the front cover"Do not sell this copy" "Not for sale"... I was shocked but I feel privileged in a way - how many regular people get a limited edition copy of their favorite author's new book?! I'm hoping to someday have him sign it, and then put it under glass (not so it'll stay in good condition,, I've already read it too many times for that..) Anyway, fantastic story Mr. Stephen King, I thoroughly enjoy every one I read!
Posted By: Daniel Frazo - 10/05/2008 - 4:03 PM EST
This book shows that Stephen is not a "horror writer", he is a WRITER. A work of art, just that. A great poem about love, loneliness, imagination and "the craft of writing". Stephen King goes to the pool and sails far away, where the big fishes are.
Posted By: Autumn - 10/03/2008 - 12:38 PM EST
I haven't read SK in a long time and so when I picked up this book I didn't really know what to expect. I fell in love with the Lisey and Scott as a couple and as individual characters. It really spoke of what it is to be in a relationship with someone who really does mean the world to you through good, bad(gunky) and all the rest. Also, the relationships of the sisters in the book reminded me, fondly, of the relationships I share with my sisters. All in all, very touching and romantic and a truly beautiful story.
Posted By: Rduke1977 - 09/28/2008 - 11:22 PM EST
I read this book several weeks ago, in about a week's time, balancing my pregnant wife and two little daughters. I thought it was excellent. Got me back into SK's work again.
Posted By: Halloweenbaby - 09/23/2008 - 4:36 PM EST
I'm currently listening to this on CD and all I can say is Wow! This is an amazing story. I just want to sit in my car, listen and not drive anywhere. Mr. King has outdone himself. Again.
Posted By: Eleanor Rigby - 09/22/2008 - 5:28 PM EST
one of the two or three boring books of the King (this is my opinion, pardon)
Posted By: DJ - 09/19/2008 - 5:01 PM EST
Just a note to say I am currently enjoying LISEY'S STORY on CD again ( second time in 2 yrs) ,as I drive all over town....I highly recommend this to everyone who READ the book as well. Mare is superb at bringing this book to life (thanks, Stephen! She has been a fave actress of mine since I was a teen! She IS the voice of Lisey!). This is my favourite King book, and actually, one of my all time fave stories( ever!)...In fact, my teenaged son and I ( who also read it 2 yrs ago) have little inside jokes ,etc, regarding the lingo, etc....So..THANKS for the adventure, Stephen! And, happy upcoming B-DAY!!! You have given a lot of joy to us.
Posted By: Jay's Girl - 09/13/2008 - 3:29 PM EST
This is one of the most amazing books I've ever read! There's no way anyone could've wrote this without being married. It truly captures the intimacy and power of marital love. This book moved my soul and broke my heart. I loved it!
Posted By: Han - 09/12/2008 - 11:15 AM EST
Well, this is the best King book i have read for a while. After i had finished this one, Scott's story of his brother Paul haunted me. Not the creepy experienes nor the chilling ending of Paul's life, but the emotions. Tears almost roll down my cheeks, thanks for King's Amanda, she save me from drowning. I maybe exaggerated here, but that what really LISEY'S STORY gave me. LOVED IT!
Posted By: Sylvanna Rayne - 08/18/2008 - 12:43 AM EST
This is one of the best books I have ever read. The characters are so well developed that I began to think of them as being in my own life. They each have elements that although are specific to them, are directly in tune with our own dilemmas, worries, and feelings. So much in this book 'hits home', and if that isn't enough, the way the book tackles the issues of loss and love are amazing. Even MORE so, the precise way King shows his understanding of what can only be called 'female' nature, is to die for. No matter how scarey, solemn, or even action filled the story turned, I always felt 'home' while reading it. Open your mind, and dive in.... this book has something to offer.
Posted By: Lindc2003 - 08/15/2008 - 3:09 PM EST
This was one of the most moving and powerful books I have ever read. There were tears in my eyes at the end and the characters were so full of depth. Stephen King is the reason I have become such an avid reader and I thank him for that pleasure.
Posted By: Bonnie - 08/09/2008 - 4:32 PM EST
I've heard this is a homage to his wife and the struggles she has faced as having Kind as a husband. I think it more a homage to Mrs. Bachman. What i wonder is which novel Empty Devils is in reference to. I've yet to finish the piece, but the first 200 pages have been inthralling. It's a wonderfull tale.
Posted By: Amy - 07/24/2008 - 4:45 PM EST
This is definitely one of the greatest books I have read. The world he creates is so intricate I found myself wanting to jump back into it, long after I'd finished reading. It's also so well written that some paragraphs I just read over and over again, for sheer enjoyment!
