Hello from an original Stephen King fan

[vmi1958]

Hi everyone!
I started reading Mr. King's books after Salem's Lot was published. I've read most of his books since then, though not all of them because they seem to come out too fast. I always wondered something. Most people, including myself, thinks that The Stand is his greatest book, and one of THE best books ever written. Does it bother him that a lot of his books get compared to The Stand? Does he think he can ever outdo The Stand in most people's minds, or does he even want to? Just wondering.

 

[FlakeNoir]

Welcome to the site.

 

[not_nadine]

Welcome to the boards!

I would like to think that SK considers the Dark Tower Series his master work. And it really is, IMO.

Although The Stand is a wonderful novel!

 

[Debbie913]

Welcome. Hope you like it here!

 

[Alexandra M]

Hello and welcome to SK Land.

 

[Aloysius Nell]

My opinion of his best changes from time to time, but The Stand is always top three.

As for how he feels about it, I like to think he's in the same boat as Van Morrison regarding Brown Eyed Girl (paraphrase, I can't find the quote): "It's depressing for so many people to think your best work was 30 years ago."

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Spideyman]

Hi and welcome!!

 

[doowopgirl]

Welcome. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

 

[staropeace]

Hi everyone!
I started reading Mr. King's books after Salem's Lot was published. I've read most of his books since then, though not all of them because they seem to come out too fast. I always wondered something. Most people, including myself, thinks that The Stand is his greatest book, and one of THE best books ever written. Does it bother him that a lot of his books get compared to The Stand? Does he think he can ever outdo The Stand in most people's minds, or does he even want to? Just wondering.

Welcome vmi. For me, the best of his books are the Dark Tower novels. I feel they define his writing the most. The Stand was a great book, though.

 

[king family fan]

 

[AchtungBaby]

Hi everyone!
I started reading Mr. King's books after Salem's Lot was published. I've read most of his books since then, though not all of them because they seem to come out too fast. I always wondered something. Most people, including myself, thinks that The Stand is his greatest book, and one of THE best books ever written. Does it bother him that a lot of his books get compared to The Stand? Does he think he can ever outdo The Stand in most people's minds, or does he even want to? Just wondering.

He's said in several interviews -- in a semi-joking way -- it's sort of depressing that the book most people consider his "best" came out over thirty years ago. I think that might even be in the introduction to the expanded edition.... Can't remember though.

Welcome!

 

[Terry B]

Hi and welcome to the MB!

 

[Neesy]

Hi everyone!
I started reading Mr. King's books after Salem's Lot was published. I've read most of his books since then, though not all of them because they seem to come out too fast. I always wondered something. Most people, including myself, thinks that The Stand is his greatest book, and one of THE best books ever written. Does it bother him that a lot of his books get compared to The Stand? Does he think he can ever outdo The Stand in most people's minds, or does he even want to? Just wondering.

Hi there - sorry I missed your first post - I recall being quite sick on May the 8th! (Went to the doctors for a sick note).

Welcome to the SKMB