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Discussion Group Read for June 24, 2020.......The Sun Dog by Stephen King
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I think it's strange that this story has never had a movie or tv version (at least that I know of). It seems like it would make a decent horror film.
Anyway, I think this Castle Rock horror story is a good one. Of course, it's dated but as long as you're old enough to know what a Polaroid camera is you should like it.
I think at the end of the story, instead of melting into the table, the dog should have been trapped in the new camera when Kevin took the dog's picture. Did you notice at the end, the dog went from the old technology to new technology? Can Kevin still get him with a camera or is he going to have to do something else?
Stephen cracked me up with this line about Pop eyeing the girl at the drug store
With Pop, this was a task she always did as quickly as possible, because when she turned and reached, she could feel his eyes crawling busily over her ass, dropping for a quick check of her legs, then rising again to her butt for a final ocular squeeze and perhaps a pinch before she turned back.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 945). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
There was a mention of Cujo
Pop suddenly found himself remembering Joe Camber’s Saint Bernard, Cujo—the one who had killed Joe and that old tosspot Gary Pervier and Big George Bannerman.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 905). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
Anyway, I think this Castle Rock horror story is a good one. Of course, it's dated but as long as you're old enough to know what a Polaroid camera is you should like it.
I think at the end of the story, instead of melting into the table, the dog should have been trapped in the new camera when Kevin took the dog's picture. Did you notice at the end, the dog went from the old technology to new technology? Can Kevin still get him with a camera or is he going to have to do something else?Stephen cracked me up with this line about Pop eyeing the girl at the drug store
With Pop, this was a task she always did as quickly as possible, because when she turned and reached, she could feel his eyes crawling busily over her ass, dropping for a quick check of her legs, then rising again to her butt for a final ocular squeeze and perhaps a pinch before she turned back.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 945). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
There was a mention of Cujo
Pop suddenly found himself remembering Joe Camber’s Saint Bernard, Cujo—the one who had killed Joe and that old tosspot Gary Pervier and Big George Bannerman.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 905). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
I had only read this one once before, and I really enjoyed being back in Castle Rock. Even though they were quick little snippets, many characters were mentioned. Cujo and George Bannerman, like fljoe said. Nan's Luncheonette, Polly, Alan and Ace.
Here are a few quotes I highlighted...
....his sister, who had once written a fan letter to Jason and gotten an autographed glossy photo of a guy in a bloodstained hockey mask by return mail.
Just thought that was funny.
He gave me the money in tens. He took them out of an old Crisco can. All tens. I remember that.
Ah, so Leland Gaunt knew about the Crisco cans and Pop really did use them to stash money! I think I thought it was just one of his mean pranks. It still was, but based in truth, I guess.
The name of the town was Oatley, and Kevin had the idea it was either in Vermont or upstate New York. You know anyone hiring here in Oatley? he asked an old man pushing a shopping cart along a cracked sidewalk. There were no groceries in the cart; it was full of indeterminate junk, and Kevin realized the man was a wino. Get away! the wine screamed. Get away! Feef! Fushing feef! Fushing FEEF!
A Talisman Easter Egg, hidden in Kevin's nightmare.
I also think the dog should have been trapped in the new camera, it kind of did not make sense for Kevin to NEED it if that was not what for. Also did not remember the end of this one. I remembered Pop's shop burned down but nothing else, and not the ending with the computer, either.
I had another chuckle at the end when Kevin asks his dad, What will people say??
Small town life in a nutshell, right there.
Here are a few quotes I highlighted...
....his sister, who had once written a fan letter to Jason and gotten an autographed glossy photo of a guy in a bloodstained hockey mask by return mail.
Just thought that was funny.
He gave me the money in tens. He took them out of an old Crisco can. All tens. I remember that.
Ah, so Leland Gaunt knew about the Crisco cans and Pop really did use them to stash money! I think I thought it was just one of his mean pranks. It still was, but based in truth, I guess.
The name of the town was Oatley, and Kevin had the idea it was either in Vermont or upstate New York. You know anyone hiring here in Oatley? he asked an old man pushing a shopping cart along a cracked sidewalk. There were no groceries in the cart; it was full of indeterminate junk, and Kevin realized the man was a wino. Get away! the wine screamed. Get away! Feef! Fushing feef! Fushing FEEF!
A Talisman Easter Egg, hidden in Kevin's nightmare.
I also think the dog should have been trapped in the new camera, it kind of did not make sense for Kevin to NEED it if that was not what for. Also did not remember the end of this one. I remembered Pop's shop burned down but nothing else, and not the ending with the computer, either.
I had another chuckle at the end when Kevin asks his dad, What will people say??
Small town life in a nutshell, right there.
Excellent insight cat in a bag . I still have a Polaroid in my shed. Love Castle Rock stories and as always, we are drawn into the characters. There were parts that came back quickly, but others I totally had forgotten, especially the epilogue.
I enjoyed reading Four Past Midnight again. It had so long since I had read these stories, they seemed almost new to me. Two of the stories don't have movie or TV adaptations and The Langoliers adaptation isn't one that you even can find very often (or want to find ) . When I read these, with the exception of Secret Garden, there were no movie character images floating around in my brain. I think I liked these stories better this time than I did the first time around.
One odd thing about this collection is that it's hard to pick a favorite story, I liked all of them almost equally. If I had to pick one, I think Secret Window, Secret Garden is my favorite.
) . When I read these, with the exception of Secret Garden, there were no movie character images floating around in my brain. I think I liked these stories better this time than I did the first time around.One odd thing about this collection is that it's hard to pick a favorite story, I liked all of them almost equally. If I had to pick one, I think Secret Window, Secret Garden is my favorite.
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It had been eons since I first read this book. Most came back to memory. Like you, fljoe0 , there were no movies made at first read, so the mind's eye made the "movies".
The discussion reading group was a lot of fun. Do you think we should continue one at The Playground??
The discussion reading group was a lot of fun. Do you think we should continue one at The Playground??
I'd like to. Let's see who migrates over and we can see how much interest we can generate. I like doing it even if there are only 2 or 3 of us.
I agree, I really enjoy our conversations and group reads!
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I have one in my basement - ran across it yesterday while going through some stuff
Might be a bit hard to find any film for it I'm guessing
They still make them, Marti got one a couple Christmases ago. They are little and the pictures are smaller than a regular wallet size, but not much smaller. We used it at her baby shower for Spencer! I think the film is quite expensive though.
We used to spend a lot of money on polaroid film at work. Before digital cameras and phones, Polaroids were very handy if you had to go look at a job to give estimates, etc. I remember the film was expensive and you didn't want to take any excess photos.
web site afford many choices.
Polaroid Instant Film
Shop our Polaroid instant film for every type of analog instant camera. Browse i-Type, 600, SX-70, and 8x10 film. Made with love in the Netherlands.
us.polaroid.com
Seems it was more expensive back then.
web site afford many choices.
Polaroid Instant Film
Shop our Polaroid instant film for every type of analog instant camera. Browse i-Type, 600, SX-70, and 8x10 film. Made with love in the Netherlands.
Seems it was more expensive back then.
I don't see any 660 film on that site. They must have quit making it after the dog got loose.
Pop really was a sick old bugger in this one.I think it's strange that this story has never had a movie or tv version (at least that I know of). It seems like it would make a decent horror film.
Anyway, I think this Castle Rock horror story is a good one. Of course, it's dated but as long as you're old enough to know what a Polaroid camera is you should like it.
Stephen cracked me up with this line about Pop eyeing the girl at the drug store
With Pop, this was a task she always did as quickly as possible, because when she turned and reached, she could feel his eyes crawling busily over her ass, dropping for a quick check of her legs, then rising again to her butt for a final ocular squeeze and perhaps a pinch before she turned back.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 945). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
There was a mention of Cujo
Pop suddenly found himself remembering Joe Camber’s Saint Bernard, Cujo—the one who had killed Joe and that old tosspot Gary Pervier and Big George Bannerman.
King, Stephen. Four Past Midnight (p. 905). Scribner. Kindle Edition.
As always Mr. King's writing is exquisite with the descriptions and tones that he sets in scenes.
The genre is horror, and the author does constantly and consistently deliver!
I still get a sick feeling of revulsion when I remember the pictures of the 'bleary eyed woman'.
And remembered feeling so scared for that little boy, as I read, imagining that dog being released and ......what could happen.
This is a really great and memorable tale.
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Color 600 Film
$18.99
1 pack
$18.99
3 packs
$18.00/ea
5 packs
$15.00/ea
+ Add To Bag
Got a vintage camera? This is your film. Our color 600 film has a small battery to power the Polaroid 600 cameras from the past. 8 instant photos rich in texture and tone to make moments that move you.
Shop Polaroid Color 600 Film | Polaroid US
The Color 600 Film is dedicated for vintage Polaroid cameras. Get a battery to power your camera, and 8 instant photos with an iconic white frame.
I remember those old black and white cameras that Stephen described in the story. I think when I was a kid, my grandfather had one of those. You had to time the development.
yes, and get the gloppy stuff put on the picture. Then wait for it to develop in front of your eyes.