Stephen King: A Constant Reader's Thread

[thestand]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

I'd be more descriptive, but I don't want to post spoilers--and it doesn't seem like ants has the

codes

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to block stuff out for those who haven't read.

This is my favorite post of all time.

[thestand]

Anyway, I'll be reading Duma Key on the plane to Florida in a couple weeks, and will have Under the Dome on my iPhone for after that.

[FunkyTeaParty]

I am reading Under the Dome right now and I wouldn't say it is too gory. It is Stephen King so there are going to be some pretty graphic parts, but overall I think it is pretty good. I have actually found a few errors in it which is odd, but I guess with a book this ******** heavy there are bound to be a couple.

[dmaul1114]

Originally Posted by thestand

This is my favorite post of all time.

I'll be damned. It didn't work when I hit preview post!

Anyway, since it does work, here's my thoughts on that Morded/Flagg scene.

I hated that Walter/Flagg had so much build up through out the hole series clear back to the first book. Then gets wiped out by Mordred so easily with no fanfare, no big stand off with Roland etc.

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This is made worse by (and don't click this if you haven't finished the final book):

Mordred being a character that goes no where. All that build up and and he's done in by being poisoned from eating an evil horse and being forced to attack Roland. No real build up, no real climax, he's dealt with pretty easily, sans the death of Oy.

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Those are just two examples of why the series ended up falling flat for me. It goes on and on and on, and so many plot lines and characters end up really going no where.

[thestand]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

I'll be damned. It didn't work when I hit preview post!

Anyway, since it does work, here's my thoughts on that Morded/Flagg scene.

I hated that Walter/Flagg had so much build up through out the hole series clear back to the first book. Then gets wiped out by Mordred so easily with no fanfare, no big stand off with Roland etc.

Click the "Show Spoiler" Button to reveal hidden text.

This is made worse by (and don't click this if you haven't finished the final book):

Mordred being a character that goes no where. All that build up and and he's done in by being poisoned from eating an evil horse and being forced to attack Roland. No real build up, no real climax, he's dealt with pretty easily, sans the death of Oy.

Click the "Show Spoiler" Button to reveal hidden text.

Those are just two examples of why the series ended up falling flat for me. It goes on and on and on, and so many plot lines and characters end up really going no where.

Spoilers don't work with a quote in the post, unfortunately. Ants makes them tricky like that. But if anyone wants to read your spoilers, they can in this post.

And I can see where you're coming from with the scene when it comes to the buildup, but I still think it was fairly well done. I mean, anything spread over 7 books is going to feel like it has huge buildup, so I think there's always going to be a bit of "...that's it?" when it's resolved. But I think it was fairly good.

[dmaul1114]

Well that's pretty lame about the spoilers....there most useful with a quote in the post as often that makes it clear what the spoiler is in reference too--i.e. answering someone questions while spoilering it for others not that far yet etc.

Oh well, lots of shitty quirks like that with Ants...only 5 minutes to edit is another lame one.

[Elliott Evans]

Originally Posted by thestand

Anyway, I'll be reading Duma Key on the plane to Florida in a couple weeks, and will have Under the Dome on my iPhone for after that.

Duma Key, along with Dreamcatcher, are his best novels of the decade. Duma Key especially reminds me of the way he wrote in the late 70s/early 80s.

[dre2142]

Originally Posted by FunkyTeaParty

I am reading Under the Dome right now and I wouldn't say it is too gory. It is Stephen King so there are going to be some pretty graphic parts, but overall I think it is pretty good. I have actually found a few errors in it which is odd, but I guess with a book this ******** heavy there are bound to be a couple.

Im reading it as well....Im really enjoying it. Im not too far into it.

[dre2142]

1974 Carrie
1975 ‘Salem's Lot
1977 The Shining
1978 The Stand
1979 The Dead Zone
1980 Firestarter
1981 Cujo
1982 The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
1983 Christine
1983 Cycle of the Werewolf
1983 Pet Sematary
1986 IT
1987 Misery
1987 The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three
1987 The Eyes of the Dragon
1988 The Tommyknockers
1989 The Dark Half



I have 1st editions of all of the above..HUGE Stephen King fan and collector of his work.

Anyone get this?
http://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-I...2300303&sr=8-1

[Dancing Ants]

I was reading Tommyknockers, but just couldn't get into it. Might re read the stand.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by FunkyTeaParty

I am reading Under the Dome right now and I wouldn't say it is too gory. It is Stephen King so there are going to be some pretty graphic parts, but overall I think it is pretty good. I have actually found a few errors in it which is odd, but I guess with a book this ******** heavy there are bound to be a couple.

That's funny, cuz I notices a ton of typos as well, like 30.

[tankdan]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

That's funny, cuz I notices a ton of typos as well, like 30.

That's really disappointing. We put a man on the moon but a MAJOR author can't hire a proof-reader?

Finished "Just After Sunset," loved it more than the other collections. Might start "Dome" next.

Dan

[thestand]

He actually has a fantastic team of editors. I'd be surprised if it wasn't relatively on purpose. The pulp novels that he's paying homage to were certainly not that well made.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by thestand

He actually has a fantastic team of editors. I'd be surprised if it wasn't relatively on purpose. The pulp novels that he's paying homage to were certainly not that well made.

That's an interesting thought. The errors are pretty blatant, like subject/verb agreements, so I don't think your theory is that far fetched. I can't see how even the most amateur editor wouldn't catch them.

[FunkyTeaParty]

I didn't find a ton of errors, but I did find some. Some of the others I think were intentional.

The one that sticks out to me is a dog in the book named Horace is referred to as Hector twice.

Otherwise I am really digging this book. It has really kind of taken over the last 2 days of my life. I am going to finish it is startling time.

[Elliott Evans]

Originally Posted by FunkyTeaParty

Otherwise I am really digging this book. It has really kind of taken over the last 2 days of my life. I am going to finish it is startling time.

I finished it in 4 days. Fastest for a King novel and also for a book so long. It has all break-neck pace of a James Patterson novel without the surface writing.

[soprano15104]

I just bought The Stand UK hardcover today. I think I'm going to read it after I finish The Drawing of the Three.

[dobyblue]

Noooooooooooooooooooooo!

The ka-tet is broken

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[sully51]

I'm currently lost in the Dark Tower series. It's consuming all of my time, but lucky for me it is the beginning of the semester.

Can't believe no one suggested it to me before. Waiting on books 5&7 from Amazon as those are the only two I can't find at Half Price

[dotpsd]

Just finished reading "It." Excellent book on so many levels. I loved all of the characters, the story was so deep and well-developed. It amazes me that anyone can write such a complex novel but that's what great writers do I guess right? haha

[dreamingtree66]

Loved Under The Dome. It took me 8 days, which I am really happy about. It has such great flow to it, I didn't find it dragged on at all. I'm onto Lisey's Story now, not loving it but it is alright so far, I'm about halfway through it, really hoping the second half is better then the first.

[Elliott Evans]

Originally Posted by dreamingtree66

Loved Under The Dome. It took me 8 days, which I am really happy about. It has such great flow to it, I didn't find it dragged on at all. I'm onto Lisey's Story now, not loving it but it is alright so far, I'm about halfway through it, really hoping the second half is better then the first.

Lisey's Story is a combo of Bag of Bones and Rose Madder if you ask me. It was good but definitely not great.

[dreamingtree66]

Originally Posted by Elliott Evans

Lisey's Story is a combo of Bag of Bones and Rose Madder if you ask me. It was good but definitely not great.

Bag Of Bones is the only novel of his I can say I didn't like at all. I haven't read Rose Madder yet, so maybe I will see where you are coming from once I tackle that one.

[Elliott Evans]

Going to reread one of my favourites soon: Roadwork. Also, hopefully soon I will finally finish Danse Macabre. And, for the first time, read Blockade Billy.

[Ev42]

i've read a couple of his books. IT which is his best book imo. the stand, dreamcatcher, pet sematry and tommyknockers

[Ev42]

hows needful things? the movie was pretty f'n good.

[Elliott Evans]

Originally Posted by Ev42

hows needful things? the movie was pretty f'n good.

The book is 1000x better...and funnier!

[Ev42]

Originally Posted by Elliott Evans

The book is 1000x better...and funnier!

i'm going to have to pick that up thanks

[ExistenceNow]

The ending of Needful Things pisses me off, but overall, it was a damn good read.

[GSUdawg521]

I don't believe I'm a constant reader but a year or two ago I did read my first King book, Cell. I liked it a lot. I don't read much, but I enjoyed it. Last weekend my dad gave me his copy of Insomnia and wanted me to read it, for some unknown but specific reason (he's read most of King's books, never has really suggested I read one though).

I'm only a short way through it and haven't gotten sucked in yet, but will keep on keepin on