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11/22/63 is one of the best books I've ever readHello all
My wife, who has never read a Stephen King book, has agreed to read one of his books on my recommendation. I doubt she'll ever become a Constant Reader, but I would love to get her hooked and bring her over to the dark side . The problem is, trying to pick just one out of all those wonderful books is so hard! I'm thinking of going with my favourite, Duma Key, although I know a few people who didn't enjoy it. I was just curious, if you were in this situation which one book would you recommend?
(of course, I could cheat and give her Different Seasons - she's bound to get hooked with four stories!)
Theres two I recommend:
The Stand is probably the one book that best captures the complexity of the SK psyche in one giant net.......If someone asked me "What book can I read that best encapsulates Stephen King?", that would be it
Another book that I have recommended to women unfamiliar with King ( and that is a very odd choice) is Rose Madder......Its mind-boggling to read Rose Madder thinking that the author isnt a female....its a testament to King's character depth
Edit: Just finished the rest of thread -- I see Im late for this party
...if he were truly dead, I would have never been so crass, but it ain't that important....Not sure about that Bush one, Scott. Try again when Marsha is here Monday.
Not worried about the dead part. hahaha! It was the fact it was a political figure....if he were truly dead, I would have never been so crass, but it ain't that important....