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I have been a Stephan King fan for a long time. But I have only ever seen his films. I have not read any of his books. Beings that there are most likely many King fans of his books I figure this would be a good place to start. I have some of King's books... yeah I know, I own them but have never read them... lol |
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I do not like Stephen King books that much. They tend to be to wordy and descriptive for me. I like action! But I have read a few and the one book I really enjoyed was Cell. that was a great story. i would start with that one. have fun. |
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My vote: Stand Don't want to add confusion by suggesting a different book, but the Stand is one of the best. Not the best King, just the best. It has a following, and is actually my favorite book. I agree with Angela that Cell was fun, but a know of a lot of people that really didn't like it. I read Under the Dome too, and the ending was weak (1000+ pages is a LOT to read for a weak ending...) Either way, I consider the Stand to be one on the to-read-before-you-die short list anyway, so read it. If you happen to have Salem's Lot at home, it is a great Vampire novel. |
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Of the list you've posted, I'd have to go with The Stand, as well. If you're looking for a decent scare, however, I'd go with Cell. I'm in agreement with Heidi about Under the Dome having a weak ending and felt the same way about It. Salem's Lot is still a favorite, as is The Shining (hated the movie). If you only have book 4 of the Dark Tower series, I would strongly suggest you find the first 3 and read these in order; it does matter. |
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I figured the Stand would come out on top :0) I love the mini series, hoping the book is as good or better! I also was thinking the Dark Towers as being a Chrono series. I'll have to get a hold of the first 3, I have only hear good things about this series :0) |
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Cell was a pretty quick read for a Stephen King book, but of course The Stand is great. You didn't list it, by my favorite is IT. |
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Read "pet sematary" It's one of King's more frightening, i think |
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IT for me, had a weaker ending than Under the Dome. I was thoroughly annoyed by the ending and had Stephen King been in the vicinity, I might have bitch-slapped him. Of course, I was 7 months pregnant and feeling particularly grumpy at the time, so it might have been a bit of an overreaction. FWIW, Pet Sematary is the one book that King found disturbing. |
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You have Dreamcatcher, that is a good one. Salem's Lot is him at his best. But I agree with another poster, he is too wordy, jumps back and forth from present to future too much and tends to leave you twisting in the wind at the end. I don't read him much anymore.
Leo |
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