Discussion #9: The Moving Finger

fljoe0 · Mar 14, 2018

What did you think?

At the beginning of the story, I was racking my brain trying to remember the host of Jeopardy before Alex Trebek. Thankfully, Steve answered my question later in the story. ;-D

(Art Flemming)

Spideyman · Mar 14, 2018

Busy evening-- originally read eons ago, so a quick re read. On the original read I felt a certain degree of disbelief, and a tad of humor with the reactions towards the finger. Having read SK as a constant reader, I can now observe the "Kingness" within it. One is drawn into the premise , this finger driving the poor man towards insanity. One just gets involved, caught up and awaits the next turn of events. What's that finger going to do? The ending was perfect!

Tery · Mar 14, 2018

Gave me the willies for sure!

cat in a bag · Mar 15, 2018

I like this story a lot. In the notes section, SK says it is one of those stories where things just happen because they can. I think that's why I like it.

The finger stopping the tap, tap, tapping to point. Creepy. And the drain cleaner...eww. Cringe-worthy. Even more so than the hedge trimmer. And the last line is perfect.

fljoe0 · Mar 15, 2018

cat in a bag said:
I like this story a lot. In the notes section, SK says it is one of those stories where things just happen because they can. I think that's why I like it.

The finger stopping the tap, tap, tapping to point. Creepy. And the drain cleaner...eww. Cringe-worthy. Even more so than the hedge trimmer. And the last line is perfect.

I like this one too. It's a pretty simple horror story but it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I was wondering, did he kill his wife or is he really seeing that finger?

Who else could make a finger so damn creepy? ;-D

cat in a bag · Mar 15, 2018

I think he is really seeing the finger.

One of those, It was a bright, shiny day that suddenly turns dark kind of stories, like The Raft.

fljoe0 · Mar 15, 2018

cat in a bag said:
I think he is really seeing the finger.

I think so too. The policeman at the end seems to confirm that but it is one of those stories that has you wondering as you read it.

AnnaMarie · Mar 15, 2018

I didn’t finish yet. Been sick this week, and can’t remember what I’ve read when taking meds. Lol

I am enjoying it though. I don’t think I’ve ever read this one before.

Steve really has a thing with drains, doesn’t he! IT, cockroaches, and this.

GNTLGNT · Mar 15, 2018

....it's one of the few King stories I was just "meh" about.....thought it was kinda dumb, if I'm being honest here....

AnnaMarie · Mar 15, 2018

Honesty IS the best policy. ;-D

I have no idea why I’m enjoying it...it is kinda dumb. Maybe my meds. :upside:

fljoe0 · Mar 15, 2018

GNTLGNT said:
....it's one of the few King stories I was just "meh" about.....thought it was kinda dumb, if I'm being honest here....

Ok, Debbie Downer - Here's a moving finger for you.

GNTLGNT · Mar 15, 2018

....sorry, there are just some pieces of his work I can’t fawn over....

Sigmund · Mar 15, 2018

Crud. I can't remember this one. Time for a re-read. And I stopped reading when I read cat in a bag post. (hey cat in a bag *waves*)

cat in a bag · Mar 16, 2018

Sigmund said:
Crud. I can't remember this one. Time for a re-read. And I stopped reading when I read cat in a bag post. (hey cat in a bag *waves*)

fljoe0 · Mar 21, 2018

Tonight we will discuss Sneakers starting at 9PM EST, 4AM Moscow Time.

Spideyman · Mar 21, 2018

fljoe0 said:
Tonight we will discuss Sneakers starting at 9PM EST, 4AM Moscow Time.

GNTLGNT · Mar 21, 2018

...I look forward to other's viewpoints on this one.....the whole thing still leaves me a bit mystified after multiple readings.....

Sigmund · Apr 3, 2018

Afternoon!

Yay! I enjoyed it very much but I can't remember reading this before.
(I thought I had read everything King but, no. Late Thursday evening I found out I hadn't read The Green Mile and after a few quick searches I was able to get it from the e-library. Guess what I did all day Good Friday? Yay, The Green Mile and Sigs.)

I think the finger is real (and totally creepy real.) I don't think he killed his wife and is it just Siggy but...I can totally *see* it was a real finger (from he!! or something) but DO NOT believe "c" batteries can power a hedge clipper.

Thanks for the heads up Mr. fljoe0

fljoe0 · Apr 3, 2018

Sigmund said:
Afternoon!

Yay! I enjoyed it very much but I can't remember reading this before.
(I thought I had read everything King but, no. Late Thursday evening I found out I hadn't read The Green Mile and after a few quick searches I was able to get it from the e-library. Guess what I did all day Good Friday? Yay, The Green Mile and Sigs.)

I think the finger is real (and totally creepy real.) I don't think he killed his wife and is it just Siggy but...I can totally *see* it was a real finger (from he!! or something) but DO NOT believe "c" batteries can power a hedge clipper.

Thanks for the heads up Mr. fljoe0

The C battery thing was a little weird. I'm not sure I've ever had anything that used C Batteries, especially not hedge clippers.

doowopgirl · Apr 3, 2018

GNTLGNT said:
...I look forward to other's viewpoints on this one.....the whole thing still leaves me a bit mystified after multiple readings.....

Me too

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