Am I going too fast? What to read next?

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Read the short story 'The Raft' three days ago- the first time since about 1987. Also read 'Beachworld'. Both fantastic short stories, I haven't got Skeleton Crew with me (I'm in a public library typing this, it is Saturday morning, 10:30). Mayfield Public Library.
 
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FlakeNoir said:
Echo Looper, read whatever you like, in any order you wish. It won't make any difference whatsoever. (aside from the DT series of course, it has an order for a reason)

The only thing I would caution you against, is not reading a story because somebody told you not to. Nobody can know what another person will like or dislike in a story--we have to find that out for ourselves.
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I agee with Flake. There's no wrong order in which to read sK stuff. Whatever mood you think you're in, find a book, read the back cover and the little folded-over wings and see what seems interesting. All of them will; that's the beauty thing.
 
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Thanks everyone. Informative and passionate here as usual. First of all, I will be reading everything. Some peoples' favs are others bottom books, and vice-versa. But I get the warning Rrty for sure and I greatly appreciate your point of view.

To answer your question I loved IT! And I loved The Stand. If you are making me choose then I go Stand simply because there are so many crazy memorable moments and stories within the story. (The same could be said of IT) but I loved and connected to Larry. Nick is a great character too and of course Tom laws yes, everybody loves Tom. (I felt bad for Nadine and especially Harold) Both books the writing is top notch.

I did post my full breakdown on IT here a few months ago. And will do the same on The Stand in time. Still out of breath and gas from that one.

Pennywise was pure insanity but The Walkin' Dude had some other dark mystical quality I loved. Can't really put my finger on it. The epic scope of The Stand was fascinating to me. I'm intrigued personally by what would happen if we could 'start over'. I'll re-read both for sure down the road as IT holds a special place in my heart as well (especially Ben) But for me- The Stand. Incredible piece of art. And having been to most of the cities and places featured in The Stand I really enjoyed the cross country trip (through hell and dreams). Damn. And I loved both endings as well. They sometimes get bashed but really where else do you go? SPOILERS Cosmic Turtles, underage love bonds and Mushroom Clouds. Ok fine. I didn't read to get to the end. The journey of Tom and Stu back home thats where its at for me. Gorgeous.

Ok I'm going where the wind takes me. I'll let you know my choice. Bless you all - Todd
 
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Echo Looper said:
Thanks everyone. Informative and passionate here as usual. First of all, I will be reading everything. Some peoples' favs are others bottom books, and vice-versa. But I get the warning Rrty for sure and I greatly appreciate your point of view.

To answer your question I loved IT! And I loved The Stand. If you are making me choose then I go Stand simply because there are so many crazy memorable moments and stories within the story. (The same could be said of IT) but I loved and connected to Larry. Nick is a great character too and of course Tom laws yes, everybody loves Tom. (I felt bad for Nadine and especially Harold) Both books the writing is top notch.

I did post my full breakdown on IT here a few months ago. And will do the same on The Stand in time. Still out of breath and gas from that one.

Pennywise was pure insanity but The Walkin' Dude had some other dark mystical quality I loved. Can't really put my finger on it. The epic scope of The Stand was fascinating to me. I'm intrigued personally by what would happen if we could 'start over'. I'll re-read both for sure down the road as IT holds a special place in my heart as well (especially Ben) But for me- The Stand. Incredible piece of art. And having been to most of the cities and places featured in The Stand I really enjoyed the cross country trip (through hell and dreams). Damn. And I loved both endings as well. They sometimes get bashed but really where else do you go? SPOILERS Cosmic Turtles, underage love bonds and Mushroom Clouds. Ok fine. I didn't read to get to the end. The journey of Tom and Stu back home thats where its at for me. Gorgeous.

Ok I'm going where the wind takes me. I'll let you know my choice. Bless you all - Todd
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Seems like king has touched another one.

Glad to hear how much you enjoyed the stand and it, it's amazing how many people have those 2 in either order as their 1st and 2nd favourites - they are separated by 11/22/63 for me, but only just (it is #1), but it's those 3, then the rest. They're all just wonderful journeys.

I can't really let this whole joyland thing go though - joyland is proving to be a bit of a love/hate book, I loved it and I've never read a book as fast as I read joyland. Very different, yes, very good yes. Should you skip it (of any other book)? Not in this life.
 
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Joyland & 11/22/63 are already waiting for me on my shelves. I'm proud to say I have collected about 35-40 SK books of all sorts. I just don't want to read The Dark Tower too soon if I can help it. I guess I'm loosely going in chronological order with an occasional jump to something that looks intriguing (as I did with IT and Doctor Sleep) I'm going with On Writing at the moment and Dead Zone but after that its still a mystery. I might even jump to Revival :)

Should I read Talisman before or after Dark Tower?

Also to the people on this thread what are some of your other favorites we may not have covered? Cheers!
 
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Echo Looper said:
Joyland & 11/22/63 are already waiting for me on my shelves. I'm proud to say I have collected about 35-40 SK books of all sorts. I just don't want to read The Dark Tower too soon if I can help it. I guess I'm loosely going in chronological order with an occasional jump to something that looks intriguing (as I did with IT and Doctor Sleep) I'm going with On Writing at the moment and Dead Zone but after that its still a mystery. I might even jump to Revival :)

Should I read Talisman before or after Dark Tower?

Also to the people on this thread what are some of your other favorites we may not have covered? Cheers!
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As long as you read The Talisman before Black house i don't think it is a big deal. There are some connections put it is not necessary to read one before the other in my opinion. I have always had a great fondness for The Girl who Loved Tom Gordon. That is one of these books that are a little different so opinions differ. One thing though, you don't have to know a thing about baseball to get it. It is about a girl getting lost in the woods. I also liked Cell and Under the Dome.
 
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One of my favorites is Eyes of the Dragon. But I also loved Insomnia and Joyland. The stand was kinda eh for me (compared to other King works), but it's been awhile so it probably deserves a reread sooner than later (my reread list is so long!). Throw the Dark Tower series in soon so you can put it back in as a reread in a year or so. I've been through it 3.5 times already and can't wait to go back.
 
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I would say there a quite a few books that you can read before starting the journey to the dark tower that will ultimately enhance the experience. I suggest 'The Talisman' 'Black House' 'The Eyes of the Dragon' 'Hearts in Atlantis' 'From a Buick 8' yes 'Insomnia' and 'Everything's Eventual' just to name a few haha He is such a great writer no matter what order you read them in there will be things you won't connect until reading several other books or the same a few times over these may not be clear at first but I found it made The Dark Tower even more outstanding and powerful when I drew connections from other novels to it rather than finding them randomly in a sea of writing going back to the tower. The whole series is a key to his universe and there is simply nothing better than turning the lock over and having it all come together.
 
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Ok so some of you are suggesting going to the extreme and reading all the connecting books first. Wow, not sure if I want to do that.

Don't you feel that in reading chronologically in order of publication that you make the connections more naturally as they "happened"?

And yes Prufrock21 -yesterday I just found an old Bachman Books Hardcover in used book store so looking forward to that as well!
 
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Echo Looper said:
Ok so some of you are suggesting going to the extreme and reading all the connecting books first. Wow, not sure if I want to do that.

Don't you feel that in reading chronologically in order of publication that you make the connections more naturally as they "happened"?

And yes Prufrock21 -yesterday I just found an old Bachman Books Hardcover in used book store so looking forward to that as well!
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...read what YOU want, you've asked for opinions and received them-so don't question back, obviously you already have a reading agenda in mind...
 
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GNTLGNT said:
....whew, that's harsh my friend...I know it was sappy, but I truly appreciated the way he poured his and Gerda's pain out in those pages...catharsis, is catharsis....
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I never read that book. I'm just playing with you, my friend. I know what it's like to lose a pet, trust me. I have two cats that are turning 17 this year so I know what's coming down the pike....
 
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