The Night Flier - SKMB Reading and Discussion Group 8-29-14

[VultureLvr45]

Hi Everyone,

The fourth story we will discuss is 'The Night Flier'. In my hardback copy pages 109-146, with an additional nugget of gold on page 802.

It is has been wonderful to discuss in depth our opinions regarding each story. I do think by reading with some of the questions listed, our knowledge of his world expands. Thank-you to those who have come to enjoy the group.

This is an open group. Everyone is welcome to participate as long as they have read the story.

List of Questions:

1. How did you experience the story? Engaging?

2.Were the main characters actions justified? How about the dynamics between characters?

3. Growth or Maturity at end of tale?

4. Was the plot engaging? Fast, slow or twisty

5. Timeline sequential or lots of flashbacks? Structure? Single or Multiple Viewpoints

6. Symbolism, themes, or main ideas within story?

7. Sections that summarize the story, profound passages, or funny dialogue?

8. Satisfying?

9. If you could ask Sai King one question about this story, what would it be?

10. Has the story changed you or spoken to you personally in some way?

11. How does the setting figure into the story and would you recommend the story?

These questions were gleaned from Litlovers as well as other reading and discussion groups. If you would like add questions to the list, please pm me and I will add it to the list.

 

[VultureLvr45]

Tonight is the night!

 

[do1you9love?]

Yeay! I'm a few minutes early, but ready!

 

[VultureLvr45]

Sweet, Me too.

 

[VultureLvr45]

Welcome everyone

 

[VultureLvr45]

Need to apologize, my computer is a little slow this evening. But I am here, too.

 

[VultureLvr45]

 

[morgan]

Present!

 

[do1you9love?]

Need to apologize, my computer is a little slow this evening. But I am here, too.

We'll forgive you. No worries!

 

[VultureLvr45]

Well Guys, How did you experience the story?

 

[VultureLvr45]

I found it an interesting concept, tracking a vampire in an airplane, by different locations and investigating people he may have spoken to.

 

[do1you9love?]

I felt it was a fast paced thrill ride. I have had a love to hate relationship with Richard Dees since The Dead Zone, so it was nice to see him have some issues.

 

[do1you9love?]

By the way, anyone need any snacks?

LOL

 

[VultureLvr45]

The notes in the back of the book mentioned Dees in The Dead Zone.

 

[morgan]

I wasn't hooked immediately-but the end made up for it! I just reread The Dead Zone a few weeks back, and thought the reporter reminded me of that guy. Didn't realize it was the same person until I read the notes in the back...

 

[morgan]

By the way, anyone need any snacks?

LOL

Hahahaha!

 

[VultureLvr45]

Stephen King really does paint his characters beautifully. I don't understand why Dees was so intent of finding the Night Flier. Was it for the 'big break' or to 'complete a job'or the 'thrill of the chase?

 

[do1you9love?]

All of the above is my vote. He has been doing this a long time and needs more validation that he used to, maybe?

 

[VultureLvr45]

Someone mentioned last week about the specifics of the plan in Dolans Cadillac (made them feel a little lost); I experienced this same feeling at a couple points during the story. The first point when Dees cut his arm and face with his pocket knife. (Why? To appear more banged up? To lure with the scent of blood, knowing the NF would be attracted to it?

 

[morgan]

Stephen King really does paint his characters beautifully. I don't understand why Dees was so intent of finding the Night Flier. Was it for the 'big break' or to 'complete a job'or the 'thrill of the chase?

All of the above! I knew he would come to a bad end-didn't expect him to even live! Since he was such an unlikable guy, I wasn't too invested in his destiny. It was nice to see him become more "humanized" at the end.