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Dec 27, 2017
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West Coast Canada
Hello,
Glad to be among like minded folk. I have been a constant reader of SK works since I read Carrie over 30 years ago. I have read all SK multiple times and consider most characters old friends.

I have had many discussions defending my love of these books, which people often dismiss as 'horror'. But in my experience SK writes the ordinary so well, the inner life of middle and lower class Americans so vividly, that when the extraordinary happens in the story, you accept it. I also find the rich depiction of friendship, especially childhood friendships to be compelling and beautiful. I also really appreciated the feminist leaning of many books (Rose Madder, Dolores Claiborne, Geralds Game, Sleeping Beauties, Lisey's story, Big Driver etc), which echoed my own beliefs. Also can relate to the very realistic and sensitive understanding of addiction and recovery.

I've read all the books in order as they came out, with one exception. The first gunslinger book I didn't like, the voice was wrong, didn't seem like SK. So I avoided the DT series for a few decades, and came to them 10 years ago. Now have read all the DT series numerous times, in fact re-reading again now. Doing it this way meant I didn't have the very long wait between DT books.

I'm a Canadian, teach at a university, am a writer and love discussing books. I'm not so much a fan of the movies which sometimes seem to over emphasis the horror and downplay the nuanced characters. Happy to be here and happy holidays!
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Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
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239,271
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Hello,
Glad to be among like minded folk. I have been a constant reader of SK works since I read Carrie over 30 years ago. I have read all SK multiple times and consider most characters old friends.

I have had many discussions defending my love of these books, which people often dismiss as 'horror'. But in my experience SK writes the ordinary so well, the inner life of middle and lower class Americans so vividly, that when the extraordinary happens in the story, you accept it. I also find the rich depiction of friendship, especially childhood friendships to be compelling and beautiful. I also really appreciated the feminist leaning of many books (Rose Madder, Dolores Claiborne, Geralds Game, Sleeping Beauties, Lisey's story, Big Driver etc), which echoed my own beliefs. Also can relate to the very realistic and sensitive understanding of addiction and recovery.

I've read all the books in order as they came out, with one exception. The first gunslinger book I didn't like, the voice was wrong, didn't seem like SK. So I avoided the DT series for a few decades, and came to them 10 years ago. Now have read all the DT series numerous times, in fact re-reading again now. Doing it this way meant I didn't have the very long wait between DT books.

I'm a Canadian, teach at a university, am a writer and love discussing books. I'm not so much a fan of the movies which sometimes seem to over emphasis the horror and downplay the nuanced characters. Happy to be here and happy holidays!
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morgan

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Dec 27, 2017
13
73
West Coast Canada
Thanks to all for your warm welcome. I've been reading some of the forums, and am surprised by how many people haven't read all the books. Some posts ask what should I read next? My immediate thought is all the books, non fiction, short stories... all of it is worth the time. Yet I recognize that may not be realist for all folks, but my bias is if you have time to watch TV, you have time to read.

While I haven't watched all of the movies or series, I do recognize them as a different animal and don't expect them to be exactly like the books. Film is a unique art form, with a different way of expression. I'm often disappointed by the movies of books I've read,not just SK's work but most. One notable exception was the Harry Potter movies which were quite faithful to the books.

I loved the DT movie, because I approached it as an alternative reality. The principles are the same but the details change. There are many worlds than these.....

Actually that could be my answer to all who ask what SK next to read, 'Go then, there are many worlds than these'. Read all SK, sink into those worlds. Its a rich full immersive experience, with multiple connections.