Where I introduce myself and share my frustration

[Mr Larry Underwood]

Hi, I am a constant Stephen King reader, and I'll be straight to the point.

The last book I read from Stephen King was Joyland, and to this day, his best book along with "The Stand".

There was two other books after Joyland writen by some other guy. An old fellow who realised he's close to hanging is boots and therefore decided to go against his own philosophy, and against what made him different.

Doctor Sleep was writen by a 12 year old boy, and Mr. Mercedes by an average run of the mill "James Patterson" ghost writer.

I know this was supposed to be a constructive criticism, but I feel that the best popular writer in America, maybe the world, is going against his own values as a masterful word crafter

I'll look forward to participate on this forum. Great reads!

 

[Dana Jean]

Hi Larry. What's one man's trash is another's treasure.

 

[VultureLvr45]

Welcome Larry.

 

[Spideyman]

Welcome.

 

[blunthead]

Welcome to the SKMB!

 

[mjs9153]

Hmm..Larry,puts me in mind of your song "Baby,can't dig your line,man".. Welcome anyhow!

 

[Christine62]

Hi, I am a constant Stephen King reader, and I'll be straight to the point.

The last book I read from Stephen King was Joyland, and to this day, his best book along with "The Stand".

There was two other books after Joyland writen by some other guy. An old fellow who realised he's close to hanging is boots and therefore decided to go against his own philosophy, and against what made him different.

Doctor Sleep was writen by a 12 year old boy, and Mr. Mercedes by an average run of the mill "James Patterson" ghost writer.

I know this was supposed to be a constructive criticism, but I feel that the best popular writer in America, maybe the world, is going against his own values as a masterful word crafter

I'll look forward to participate on this forum. Great reads!

What is Mr. King's philosophy, specifically? And using either of his two latest works, give examples of how a 12 year old writes?

 

[GNTLGNT]

...I'll say "welcome', but at the same time vehemently disagree with your assessment of his last two novels....the good Doctor IMO, was written by a man not enthralled anymore with the taste of drink and maybe drugs, secondly Mercedes is very much in the same line as his style with Colorado Kid & Joyland.....I have no quarrel with you for not caring for them, but seriously? Dismissing them in such a manner is only doing YOU the disservice....

 

[HollyGolightly]

Hello, you. Welcome to the SKMB.

 

[AnnaMarie]

...I'll say "welcome', but at the same time vehemently disagree with your assessment of his last two novels....the good Doctor IMO, was written by a man not enthralled anymore with the taste of drink and maybe drugs, secondly Mercedes is very much in the same line as his style with Colorado Kid & Joyland.....I have no quarrel with you for not caring for them, but seriously? Dismissing them in such a manner is only doing YOU the disservice....

Interesting. I loved Colorado Kid, and am loving Mercedes. But never even finished Joyland. Unheard of with a King book. But I guess I can see how they are groupable.

Anyway, though I didn't enjoy the one, I'm not about to insult the writer. It's just not my cuppa.

 

[Neesy]

Hi, I am a constant Stephen King reader, and I'll be straight to the point.

The last book I read from Stephen King was Joyland, and to this day, his best book along with "The Stand".

There was two other books after Joyland writen by some other guy. An old fellow who realised he's close to hanging is boots and therefore decided to go against his own philosophy, and against what made him different.

Doctor Sleep was writen by a 12 year old boy, and Mr. Mercedes by an average run of the mill "James Patterson" ghost writer.

I know this was supposed to be a constructive criticism, but I feel that the best popular writer in America, maybe the world, is going against his own values as a masterful word crafter

I'll look forward to participate on this forum. Great reads!

Welcome to the SKMB Mr Larry Underwood
I liked both Doctor Sleep and Mr. Mercedes.

Here's hoping you enjoy Revival when it comes out!

 

[doowopgirl]

Welcome Larry. I would disagree with your opinions on both counts.

 

[king family fan]

Welcome

 

[skimom2]

I'm on the fence with Doctor Sleep, myself, but waiting for a re-read to make a final decision. It wasn't my favorite at first read. Loved Joyland, though. Everyone has their own taste, but it doesn't meant the material is flawed.

Aaaaannywho… welcome

 

[Mr Larry Underwood]

Thank for your messages.

 

[Ceefor]

Welcome.

 

[prufrock21]

You have violated Item 2 of the Decalogue of the Constant Reader, but welcome just the same.

 

[VampireLily]

welcome, Larry.... too bad the forum wasn't up and running in 1978, hm?

 

[Neesy]

welcome, Larry.... too bad the forum wasn't up and running in 1978, hm?

1978? (I am trying to remember where I was in 1978 now)

 

[VampireLily]

1978? (I am trying to remember where I was in 1978 now)

i'm having a difficult time remembering too.....LOL!