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Post by springschick on May 6, 2013 16:10:53 GMT -6
Here is an SK bibliography: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King_bibliographyThe only reason I asked was because I have read most of his books since The Green Mile, and most were pretty good (IMO). Some better than others, but I was wondering which one turned you off.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2013 21:43:08 GMT -6
Here is an SK bibliography: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King_bibliographyThe only reason I asked was because I have read most of his books since The Green Mile, and most were pretty good (IMO). Some better than others, but I was wondering which one turned you off. The Regulators, as Richard Bachman. (That's why I said ghost writers I suppose.) I had forgotten about his pseudo author name. I thought he was doing a pretty lousy job of 'character development.' As a rule, I put a book down if I'm unable to get into it by the first 100 or so pages. Especially when we're talking about likable characters. It may be an old fashioned notion, but I think the reader 'has to like at least one character' by then. Several is much preferable for me. I might give it and others of King's another try. I remember I was living a pretty stressful life back then, because I really enjoyed just about everything he wrote in the 80's, excepting Pet Semetary and Children of the Corn. I'm retired now and have much more time on my hands and can focus a lot better. Peace, OHD
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Post by springschick on May 6, 2013 23:59:36 GMT -6
The Regulators and Desperation tied into each other. You kind of need to read both of them. I seem to recall reading Desperation first, and then The Regulators.
One I really enjoyed was Lisey's Story. Kind of a supernatural love story, a la Stephen King. I also enjoyed 11/22/63. That was the first book I bought from Amazon when I got my tablet.
Under The Dome was pretty good, too, and is coming out as a mini-series in June.
I have been enjoying the works of his son, Joe Hill.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 3:29:01 GMT -6
The Regulators and Desperation tied into each other. You kind of need to read both of them. I seem to recall reading Desperation first, and then The Regulators. One I really enjoyed was Lisey's Story. Kind of a supernatural love story, a la Stephen King. I also enjoyed 11/22/63. That was the first book I bought from Amazon when I got my tablet. Under The Dome was pretty good, too, and is coming out as a mini-series in June. I have been enjoying the works of his son, Joe Hill. Oh, I didn't know he had a son that is a writer. 11/26/63 has a nice ring to it. I'll check it out. I'll try those two books together that you mentioned, Desperation, and Regulators. I'm not involved with a book at the time. Thanks for the tip! Peace, OHD
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Post by springschick on May 7, 2013 7:54:21 GMT -6
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy them together. Of course, it may just be that those are not your cup of tea.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2013 12:54:24 GMT -6
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy them together. Of course, it may just be that those are not your cup of tea. If they're at least resembling in writing style as the early King novels, I'm sure I will! For the past ten years I've read mostly classics. I'm appreciating their literary qualities more than ever now. I just read 'Of Human Bondage' again, by Somerset Maugham. One of my favorites! Peace, OHD
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Post by zoso on May 7, 2013 20:10:57 GMT -6
I liked Desperation and Regulators. The Stand is my favorite from SK.
I mostly read historical fiction and history now, but I've been in the mood for something weird or fantasy lately. Maybe I'll give Dance With Dragons a shot. Feast of Crows was drudgery.
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Post by heregoes on May 7, 2013 20:15:21 GMT -6
If you like a medieval flavored fantasy story, give the Deed of Paksennarrion by Elizabeth Moon a try. Its actually 3 stories packeaged as one and the series continues if you like it. There is also a prequel.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 16:09:45 GMT -6
I read for relaxation and like fiction adventure. A book has to really grab me in the first chapter or it gets set aside...to wander through 100 pages of a non-interesting, exciting book, just won't happen with me.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 22:00:10 GMT -6
I read for relaxation and like fiction adventure. A book has to really grab me in the first chapter or it gets set aside...to wander through 100 pages of a non-interesting, exciting book, just won't happen with me. A really good book will have developed some likable and believable characters after a chapter or two. Many times the writer will "start" in the middle, so to speak for the action (attention grabber), and then go back to the first part and begin their clarification and "character development." Much as great movies do, e.g. "Pulp Fiction," "Reservoir Dogs." Peace, OHD
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Post by Sauerkraut on May 9, 2013 16:23:51 GMT -6
If I don't like a book I quit reading it, so then it can't disapoint me.... Lately I have not had time to ready any books.
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Post by Sauerkraut on May 9, 2013 16:26:30 GMT -6
I Just bought a book put out by "Runners World" Mag called "The Complete Guide to Running" at Wal-Mart. It's pretty intresting The key about the sport of running is you have to keep training or you lose performance. The less you run the more performace you lose, other sports are not like that so much. The book has race training guides and steps to follow to have a good performace when race day rolls around. It's a soft cover red book and costs $10.00.
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Post by springschick on May 9, 2013 16:36:31 GMT -6
I am about to start Joe Hill's latest novel "NOS4A2".
The preview was pretty intriguing.
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Post by zoso on May 11, 2013 8:37:57 GMT -6
If you like a medieval flavored fantasy story, give the Deed of Paksennarrion by Elizabeth Moon a try. Its actually 3 stories packeaged as one and the series continues if you like it. There is also a prequel. It looks good, but I'm resisting downloading it. I have a bad habit of reading more than one book at a time. At least until one grabs me enough to stay with it. I'm right now reading 4, and trying to stick with R.R Martin's latest. I've also been revisiting Robert E Howard's books. Also I picked up a series of books called "the knights of Albion," which is a modern interpretation of Mallorys king Arthur stories. I have to get rid of some of my books, my wife is getting on me about them, they are everywhere. Book shelves are filled, I have a dresser filled. I have a lot of old out of print that I can't part with though.
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Post by heregoes on May 11, 2013 17:55:36 GMT -6
If you like a medieval flavored fantasy story, give the Deed of Paksennarrion by Elizabeth Moon a try. Its actually 3 stories packeaged as one and the series continues if you like it. There is also a prequel. It looks good, but I'm resisting downloading it. I have a bad habit of reading more than one book at a time. At least until one grabs me enough to stay with it. I'm right now reading 4, and trying to stick with R.R Martin's latest. I've also been revisiting Robert E Howard's books. Also I picked up a series of books called "the knights of Albion," which is a modern interpretation of Mallorys king Arthur stories. I have to get rid of some of my books, my wife is getting on me about them, they are everywhere. Book shelves are filled, I have a dresser filled. I have a lot of old out of print that I can't part with though. You're as bad as I am.
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