The Tommyknockers was at the height of his drug abuse he has stated. He doesn't remember the book and he thinks it's a bad book. He told Rolling Stone there's a good 350 page story inside Tommyknockers.
https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/
I really like the cover, but I'm not reading an excerpt.
I like the Harry Potter seemingly inspired cover.
Looking forward to this a lot.
Same. The cover is surprisingly awesome.
The last two books had good covers, too, especially The Outsider hardcover. But I like this one better than Elevation, and maybe even better than The Outsider for some reason.
I love Firestarter, and it seems like The Institute is at least thematically similar if not directly related, so it would probably be a good one to read before that.Thinking of starting Firestarter after I finish what I'm reading. How is it?
Hey, didn't read Revival yet but do get ahold of these short stories:So a question for you Stephen King aficionados, what are his most Lovecraftian-like stories? I'm making progress on IT and bought Revival to read next.
https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/
I really like the cover, but I'm not reading an excerpt.
Sounds pretty cool.https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/
I really like the cover, but I'm not reading an excerpt.
its quite good.Yeah I think I'm going to finally read Pet Sematary before the new movie.
The Tommyknockers was at the height of his drug abuse he has stated. He doesn't remember the book and he thinks it's a bad book. He told Rolling Stone there's a good 350 page story inside Tommyknockers.
Yeah The Tommyknockers has some good stuff in there but it definitely is bloated and over stays its welcome.
I've only started reading him in the last few years or so.I read it when I was like 12. I loved it then. Even his bad books from this era have nostalgia for me. Lol.
If you've already hit up The Dark Tower and The Stand, I'd suggest reading Eyes of the Dragon. It's short, you can finish it in just a few sittings, but it's another great source of backstory for Flagg and a look at another barony in In-World that's mentioned in only the vaguest of context in the Dark Tower. It was also the book that originally got me into reading as a hobby back when I was a kid, so I end up suggesting it all the time regardless, but with your existing knowledge of the series already, you'll get a lot more out of certain aspects of it.I've only started reading him in the last few years or so.
All The Dark Towers
Salems Lot
The Stand
It
11.22.63
Under the Dome
The Shining
Still many to go.
Yeah I think I'm going to finally read Pet Sematary before the new movie.
Ihave seen the og movie and know what the book has in store so no surprises for me.Everyone has their weaknesses when it comes to reading. For me-it's pets or children dying. I can't deal with that. So I don't think I'll ever be able to read that book.
Eyes of the dragon is definitely on my list but like the guy above I was thinking of going for pet semetary next before the film comes outIf you've already hit up The Dark Tower and The Stand, I'd suggest reading Eyes of the Dragon. It's short, you can finish it in just a few sittings, but it's another great source of backstory for Flagg and a look at another barony in In-World that's mentioned in only the vaguest of context in the Dark Tower. It was also the book that originally got me into reading as a hobby back when I was a kid, so I end up suggesting it all the time regardless, but with your existing knowledge of the series already, you'll get a lot more out of certain aspects of it.
What are the best King books of the last ten years? I've fallen off for a long time but am interested in getting back on board the King train.
Wind Through the Keyhole if you're a Dark Tower fan.What are the best King books of the last ten years? I've fallen off for a long time but am interested in getting back on board the King train.
I enjoyed Dr. Sleep but it's definitely more in his modern style. I'd check out Salem's Lot if you want old stuff. For modern stuff the Mr. Mercedes trilogy is decent and I liked Under the Dome a lot.I've read very few King books.
Needful Things, It, Pet Semetary, some Dark Tower. Currently on Shining.
Wownis Shining different. Jack isn't a major ass from the get go. Great film but I can see why King wasn't happy with it.
Is Dr. Sleep a good follow up to it?
Any others I should read? Looking for the more current stuff.
I've read very few King books.
Needful Things, It, Pet Semetary, some Dark Tower. Currently on Shining.
Wownis Shining different. Jack isn't a major ass from the get go. Great film but I can see why King wasn't happy with it.
Is Dr. Sleep a good follow up to it?
Any others I should read? Looking for the more current stuff.
What are the best King books of the last ten years? I've fallen off for a long time but am interested in getting back on board the King train.
Done with Pet Sematary.
What a smooth ride it was from start to finish, just when it get to fixed on a point bam here it comes another point of view or the story is turned up to 11 just to keep it fresh.
The only thing I feel King didn't earn was the shift from Sometimes dead is better to Oz The Gweat and Tewwible, too sudden for me.
We never got a flashforward of what happens to her right? but we know Louise maybe survives (but then again we know from the narrator that something happens in the house attic)
It may be an old style King book but it's still a must.
Not that but yeah they reference "that" in another part when he muses why this all really happened.Did you noticeWhen the Wendigo touched Gage and Lewis at the start of the book? When he was carrying Gage up to this bed room he feels something cold rush over him that was the Wendigo marking him and gage with it's touch which is a curse.
That is such a cool cover, but the synopsis doesn't get me super excited.https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/
I really like the cover, but I'm not reading an excerpt.
Not that but yeah they reference "that" in another part when he muses why this all really happened.
Pet Sematary is kind of the best jumping off point.That is such a cool cover, but the synopsis doesn't get me super excited.
I've never read anything by Stephen King though, might check him out this year, maybe a horror or fantasy, dunno. [edit] looking at the list of books he's published oh wow, no idea where to start.
Done with Pet Sematary.
What a smooth ride it was from start to finish, just when it get to fixed on a point bam here it comes another point of view or the story is turned up to 11 just to keep it fresh.
The only thing I feel King didn't earn was the shift from Sometimes dead is better to Oz The Gweat and Tewwible, too sudden for me.
We never got a flashforward of what happens to her right? but we know Louise maybe survives (but then again we know from the narrator that something happens in the house attic)
It may be an old style King book but it's still a must.
Currently listening to Revival on Audible, I'm about 70% done. The first third was great great stuff, I didn't lose interest per se but I found the beginning so much more interesting than the rest. Hope the ending throws something cool my way
Yeah I loved the ending where the Wendigo almost touched Steve and he hauled ass and left Maine the same day lol
If you haven't read it The Girl Who Loves Tom Gordon is connected to Pet Semetary it's not near as scary but it has an awesome crossover with Pet Semetary.
Thanks didn't know that will bump it to the front of the the queue then.
And yeah that chapter is the most king of all the book lol such a random way to explain something.
Finished Doctor Sleep and it was so good. Although I wish the final fight had a bit more flare to it.
I'm sad it's over. Can't wait for the film.
Recently watched the tv The Shining which is more book accurate. It was okay. Also watched both Salem's Lot TV movies. Also alright.
Think I may read Salem's Lot next.