Hi, everyone!
My name is Amanda. I'm new to this board and (gulp) just opened my eyes and recently started reading the works of Stephen King. What took me so long, I don't know.
A month ago, I started The Dark Tower series, which was the first work(s) of Stephen King I've picked up (I know!) So, I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into.
Reading The Gunslinger, I must admit: It was different. The language, especially the jargon/lingo, was hard to decipher at first. But, as I thought about it, the whole book was a mystery and unknown, and that's what I liked about it. I liked how I knew NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING, especially Roland.
Then, I read the The Drawing of the Three. Everything changed for me. This book really pulled me in into this unique and unusual world(s). I was so captivated by it. I just can't put into words how awesome the experience was reading the book for the first time. And I must say, that gunfight scene in New York 1987...was the most bada** work of literature I've ever read, haha.
As I read on to books 3,4, 4.5 (8?) and currently reading 5, I'm deeply and emotionally invested into all these worlds and the characters, who are brilliantly drawn and created (Eddie Dean has a special place in my heart). These books are quite like nothing I've ever read before.
As I'm plowing through these books, it's dawning on me that this journey is ending soon. I really want to read more of Mr. King's works and jumping on the bandwagon.
So, my question is : Which King books should I start with after the DT series? I was thinking of diving into The Stand, and then It. My dad also has Bag of Bones, Gerald's Game, Night Shift, The Dead Zone, and Rose Madder. Should I start with those or other books not listed?
Thanks for taking the time for reading this post and for your help!
My name is Amanda. I'm new to this board and (gulp) just opened my eyes and recently started reading the works of Stephen King. What took me so long, I don't know.
A month ago, I started The Dark Tower series, which was the first work(s) of Stephen King I've picked up (I know!) So, I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into.
Reading The Gunslinger, I must admit: It was different. The language, especially the jargon/lingo, was hard to decipher at first. But, as I thought about it, the whole book was a mystery and unknown, and that's what I liked about it. I liked how I knew NOTHING ABOUT ANYTHING, especially Roland.
Then, I read the The Drawing of the Three. Everything changed for me. This book really pulled me in into this unique and unusual world(s). I was so captivated by it. I just can't put into words how awesome the experience was reading the book for the first time. And I must say, that gunfight scene in New York 1987...was the most bada** work of literature I've ever read, haha.
As I read on to books 3,4, 4.5 (8?) and currently reading 5, I'm deeply and emotionally invested into all these worlds and the characters, who are brilliantly drawn and created (Eddie Dean has a special place in my heart). These books are quite like nothing I've ever read before.
As I'm plowing through these books, it's dawning on me that this journey is ending soon. I really want to read more of Mr. King's works and jumping on the bandwagon.
So, my question is : Which King books should I start with after the DT series? I was thinking of diving into The Stand, and then It. My dad also has Bag of Bones, Gerald's Game, Night Shift, The Dead Zone, and Rose Madder. Should I start with those or other books not listed?
Thanks for taking the time for reading this post and for your help!
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