Hello, all, my name is Charon and I've read a good portion of King's work. I got really busy over the years and, despite my love of reading, barely read anything for years. About 2 years ago, I read the entire Dark Tower series and it reminded me of how much I loved reading Stephen King. Other than the last books in The Dark Tower series, I haven't read any books he wrote beyond 1995 (Rose Madder). Where's a good place to jump back in? I've heard a lot of praise for 11/22/63.
Ready to Catch Up with King
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11/22/63 is one of my favorites. Even if that isn't your next book of his that you read, I think you'd enjoy it.
11/22/63 is one of my favorites. Even if that isn't your next book of his that you read, I think you'd enjoy it.
Hi and welcome.........
So many:Indeed
11/22/63
Duma Key
Joyland
Mr. Mercedes / Finders Keepers/ End of Watch
Lisey's Story
So many:Indeed
11/22/63
Duma Key
Joyland
Mr. Mercedes / Finders Keepers/ End of Watch
Lisey's Story
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Welcome!
One of his recent works that I loved was Revival.
One of his recent works that I loved was Revival.
Thanks for the welcomes and suggestions! I've actually been putting off watching the Mr. Mercedes series (as well as the 11/22/63 series) until I've read the books since I heard both books were great and the TV adaptations were decent. I made the mistake of watching Under the Dome. I know that the book is supposed to be pretty different and I'm sure I will get to that one eventually but the show definitely knocked it down a few pegs on my reading list!
The book UTD is apples and oranges compared to the tv series. Character development, plot line, social behavior--totally different. Please give it a read sometime.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Under the Dome (the book) is pretty good - so much better than what the TV series morphed into. As Stephen King said in Toronto (in so many words) - they just didn't know when to quit.
He said it more like this: they just didn't know when to stop Wagontraining!
Yeah, I definitely plan on reading it. I loved the premise and really thought, even without reading the book, that the show couldn't go wrong with a premise so strong. Wow, was I ever wrong! Good to know the book may succeed where the show really went astray.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Stephen King on why TV adaptation of ‘Under the Dome’ was cancelled: ‘It got dumb’ | Toronto Sun
Here's a quote from the article:
'Reflecting on Under the Dome’s cancellation to a sold-out audience at Koerner Hall, King brought up a line from the film adaptation of his short story Stand By Me.
“’Wagon Train’s a really cool show, but did you notice they never get anywhere? They just keep wagon training.’ Well, people on Under the Dome just kept Under the Doming.
“Shows need a beginning, middle and end… don’t keep on wagon training.”
King was in Toronto to promote Sleeping Beauties, the new novel he co-wrote with his son Owen.'
Wow, I didn't know he'd actually acknowledged it. I remember him telling people it was good when it first started but I always just assume it's in the author's best interest if a show based on their work does well.
Welcome! I was all over the place with my introduction to King, but if I had to pick a starting point from what I've read, it would probably be either Revival or Joyland. I'm sure a lot of people would suggest otherwise, but both are nice consumable stories that give you a sort of concentrated dose of the King flavor, and based on what I've read so far, I think both indicate how much he has developed (even though critics seem to disagree).
If you have any suggestions or notes about how and when to start Dark Tower, I'd be grateful, I loved The Eyes of the Dragon intensely, but otherwise I have zero experience with fantasy. I trust King, but I also know I need to be ready to really appreciate what he's putting out there. Either way, welcome!
I agree with Mr. Mercedes. It will remind you what King is made of. And btw.... welcome !
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Yeah - it got really crazy near the end - so much so that it became ludicrous. It's too bad.
Hello Charon and Welcome! I'm glad you decided to take a break here. Hauling all of those people back and forth must be exhausting! All the best, mal
Welcome to the SKMB! I'm a big fan of Joyland. 