GREAT interview!! Was a little upset about his comments on The Tommyknockers (one of my personal favorites) but I understand why he said it.
Loved the variety of topics that was covered.
Certain aspects of
Knockers are some of my favorites from any sK writing, while the story as a whole seems less
tight (a word used in the past to describe a given rock n roll band's expertise at playing together).
Desperation, the other novel he said he's disappointed with, always seemed a bit vague to me, though again there are parts I love. I know that mind-altering substances almost never contribute to, and usually detract from, an artist's product. I'm grateful that sK has been able to stay in a world that moves on, that he has been able to stay "sober"; not grateful so his writing can continue only, of course.
It was a very good interview. One thing I really like about Stephen King interviews, and there's no many people I can say this about - you get what's there. It's not like he's trying to smooth a way or be his own PR or repressing or redirecting his words for exigencies. He's forthright and genuine. It's very refreshing.
Yes, this exactly. He's so damn honest it scares me to read what his answer to a question might be.