Duma KEY!!!! I loved it don't understand the hate. Joyland was great too for the record.
Your most underrated SK book
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I didn't care for Duma Key until my most recent re-read and now it's definitely in my top 10!
Fire starter is really underrated but it still my favorite
most people don't think of it when talking about Stephen King.
most people don't think of it when talking about Stephen King.
The Jaunt. (Although, it is not a book but a short story. Or is it a novella? Either or, it is fantastic)
Mine would be "The Eyes of the Dragon" Loved that book!!
Did I say "The Dark Half" ... oh yes, I did .. only a kazllion times!
I think I voted for Cell earlier in this thread, but now I'm thinking it's The Colorado Kid. It was such a small book, and the cover had absolutely nothing to do with the story (pet peeve), and the ending was unresolved... and I really admire the hell out of it. The more time passes since I read it, the more I realize that I think about it a lot. Short fiction is difficult, but Mr. King tics every box with this one.
Blockade Billy. I really enjoyed this. Seems like he could have went a lot farther with this. Or maybe I just didn't want it to end.
I think you are right, the origins of the name are mentioned in the book. Forgot about that!!
it's also good to flick through and read chunks of here and there, doesn't matter too much where you start. King mentions so many films and books I've never even heard of...such good background and research and an inner library within.
no time to read, study, work, family, study, work family...phew, too much on!!! can't wait to get my degree and finish the study!!! no time to breathe...
It is on my top 10 also. Own the book, own the audio. Love it.
Go Ask Alice, have just been reading this, old but so well written. So sad.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Not to upset your apple cart, but I am pretty sure Go Ask Alice isn't an underrated SK book
I recall reading this book in high school.
Please correct me if I am wrong
Yes you are quite right, Neesy. I was in a rush when I wrote it (as usual!!) and thought I was in the What have you been reading lately thread!! Apologies and I will slow down. have an awesome weekend!! Tans
Dream catcher... I even read somewhere SK doesn't think highly of the book... Love the IT connections
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Oh sorry! I sometimes do that too (my Mom used to say I would lose my head if it wasn't screwed on!)
I think The Eyes of the Dragon..it is passed off as a children's book,but there are some adult themes and scary moments,and introduces us to Randall Flagg in his earliest form..also,always hoped for the two questers to have another story by SK,maybe not,but if he can write for his kids,maybe one for the grandkids? hopehope.. 
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I agree - I think that would be a perfect book to give to someone who thinks that all Stephen King writes is horror.I think The Eyes of the Dragon..it is passed off as a children's book,but there are some adult themes and scary moments,and introduces us to Randall Flagg in his earliest form..also,always hoped for the two questers to have another story by SK,maybe not,but if he can write for his kids,maybe one for the grandkids? hopehope..
