I've read many of Stephen King's early works and strayed away for several years. I returned with 11/22/63 and Mr. Mercedes, and just finished Finders Keepers. All terrific! I think I may have discovered a minor error in Finders Keepers and wonder if other caught it as well - or if it is actually an error. (Refer to the question.)
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....Advil came on the market in 1984, so I would say it's a miniscule goof....
Welcome! While ibuprofen became available over the counter in the US in 1984, it was available as a prescription drug for 10 years previous.
Could you provide a page reference to save me going through the book? I'd like to chase it down.
Could you provide a page reference to save me going through the book? I'd like to chase it down.
Welcome.
There is an area on the boards to report typos, possible errors - things of that sort.
I can not locate the link right now.
Keep reading, hope you are enjoying.
There is an area on the boards to report typos, possible errors - things of that sort.
I can not locate the link right now.
Keep reading, hope you are enjoying.
Welcome to the SKMB! 
Post some more! There are some great people here...stick around and make some friends.
Post some more! There are some great people here...stick around and make some friends.
The reference to Advil is on page 72, for the record. It would appear at this point that it's an anachronism in the text, as prescription ibuprofen (the only form available in 1978) was not branded as Advil, but as Motrin. I'm still researching.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Welcome - I just know now that when I get to that section of the book and read the word 'Advil' it is going to derail my train of thought.
Oh well - welcome anyway!
Did it occur to you that as a first post and a way of introducing yourself, perhaps a simple:
Hi! My name is _____ etc. might have been the better choice?
We have had comments about Glocks not having safeties, underwear that do not contain pockets to put keys in, etc.
Oh dear - now I sound all crabby - sorry! Time to go drink some coffee
Welcome to the SKMB kathryndc
p.s. Do you have a favourite book?
Oh well - welcome anyway!
Did it occur to you that as a first post and a way of introducing yourself, perhaps a simple:
Hi! My name is _____ etc. might have been the better choice?
We have had comments about Glocks not having safeties, underwear that do not contain pockets to put keys in, etc.
Oh dear - now I sound all crabby - sorry! Time to go drink some coffee
p.s. Do you have a favourite book?
Welcome! 
Just remember, in the SK universe, there are "there are other worlds than these."
Just remember, in the SK universe, there are "there are other worlds than these."
Thanks welcoming me and for your comments regarding my advil question - and for letting me know there is a more appropriate place to raise these potential error questions.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Hey - no problem! I hope I did not sound too critical - come on back and post away - it is a pretty good place to come - much better than a certain site with the initials "F and B".
