Hey there,
I am new to the message board (which is why I'm posting in the newbie forum! Hello ) and I am kind of new to the works of Stephen King. And I'd love some advice, especially if you'd love to give me some.
The reason I say that I'm kind of new to the works of Stephen King is because I've read only four of his books. In this order: On Writing, 'Salem's Lot, Lisey's Story, and The Stand (the uncut edition). I read all of these within the past several months.
When I was much younger, I started getting into the Stephen King movie adaptations/TV mini series. I was (and still am) especially in love with The Stand (with Gary Sinise) and 'Salem's Lot (with Rob Lowe). But I never read any of his books (I know, criminal!). I always felt much respect for Stephen King as a story-teller, and I was always very interested in him as a person.
Finally, my real journey began. At 23, as someone who has been an aspiring writer her whole life, I picked up On Writing. I absolutely loved it. It inspired my greatly. And I soon realized, what on earth has been taking me so long? I need to read this guy's novels.
Basically, with my limited SK reading, I want to know where to go next. And I thought, where better to get some good advice than at the Stephen King message boards!
So bring on the tips you Constant Readers, you!
Here's what I'd like any advice-givers to take into consideration: My heart is with The Stand. I just adored reading it and never wanted it to end. I find myself thinking about those characters and the story so often. I've read several (non-Stephen King) books since I finished The Stand, but all I want is to be back in that world.
What can I read next that will actually get me to stop thinking about The Stand long enough to enjoy another book? I want to be swept away again. Should I start the Dark Tower series? I've been toying with that idea, but I've been hesitant because A) I feel like it may be too soon for me to start this series. Perhaps I need to read more of his standalone novels first, and B) I've never been much for Fantasy as a genre.
I also really loved reading 'Salem's Lot. And I actually didn't really like Lisey's Story (I thought the characters were terribly unlikeable.) My adoration for The Stand and 'Salem's Lot supports a couple things I know about my tastes: I love a descriptive atmosphere and setting, and I LOVE good and noble characters.
So there it is. To all of you who have a deep understanding of his works and have read many of his novels, please advise me: where shall I go next? I fully understand that it seems pretty darn ridiculous to be thinking and researching so much about what to read next instead of just reading whatever I can get my hands on. But that's where I am right now!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to help me out. I hope I didn't break any unspoken message board rules with my very long post about nothing of importance!
I am new to the message board (which is why I'm posting in the newbie forum! Hello ) and I am kind of new to the works of Stephen King. And I'd love some advice, especially if you'd love to give me some.
The reason I say that I'm kind of new to the works of Stephen King is because I've read only four of his books. In this order: On Writing, 'Salem's Lot, Lisey's Story, and The Stand (the uncut edition). I read all of these within the past several months.
When I was much younger, I started getting into the Stephen King movie adaptations/TV mini series. I was (and still am) especially in love with The Stand (with Gary Sinise) and 'Salem's Lot (with Rob Lowe). But I never read any of his books (I know, criminal!). I always felt much respect for Stephen King as a story-teller, and I was always very interested in him as a person.
Finally, my real journey began. At 23, as someone who has been an aspiring writer her whole life, I picked up On Writing. I absolutely loved it. It inspired my greatly. And I soon realized, what on earth has been taking me so long? I need to read this guy's novels.
Basically, with my limited SK reading, I want to know where to go next. And I thought, where better to get some good advice than at the Stephen King message boards!
So bring on the tips you Constant Readers, you!
Here's what I'd like any advice-givers to take into consideration: My heart is with The Stand. I just adored reading it and never wanted it to end. I find myself thinking about those characters and the story so often. I've read several (non-Stephen King) books since I finished The Stand, but all I want is to be back in that world.
What can I read next that will actually get me to stop thinking about The Stand long enough to enjoy another book? I want to be swept away again. Should I start the Dark Tower series? I've been toying with that idea, but I've been hesitant because A) I feel like it may be too soon for me to start this series. Perhaps I need to read more of his standalone novels first, and B) I've never been much for Fantasy as a genre.
I also really loved reading 'Salem's Lot. And I actually didn't really like Lisey's Story (I thought the characters were terribly unlikeable.) My adoration for The Stand and 'Salem's Lot supports a couple things I know about my tastes: I love a descriptive atmosphere and setting, and I LOVE good and noble characters.
So there it is. To all of you who have a deep understanding of his works and have read many of his novels, please advise me: where shall I go next? I fully understand that it seems pretty darn ridiculous to be thinking and researching so much about what to read next instead of just reading whatever I can get my hands on. But that's where I am right now!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to help me out. I hope I didn't break any unspoken message board rules with my very long post about nothing of importance!