Got a Favorite?

[SALi]

yea he wrote 'sometimes they come back'. i dont know what sk thought of the movie the shining but i've seen both versions and i like them but i never read the book so i dont know how they compare to it.

[columbia94]

My favorite would have to be Carrie.

[Madelia]

I absolutely ADORE The Talisman. It's definitely one of my all-time favorite books.

I've also discovered that most people either love the book, hate it or have never read it. I know of a lot of people who think it's King's worst piece.
Unless of course you're my father, who rarely ever has strong feelings about things. He's the only one I've ever known to feel neutral on this book.

I loved the book so much that I was afraid to read Black House...even though so many people loved the book- even more than The Talisman, the claimed- I couldn't bring myself to read about little Jack Sawyer as a 30-year-old!

I did eventually get around to it, and I admit it was very good, but The Talisman will always be my favorite. :]

Of course, I would never forget The Dark Tower...but those are on a completely different level in my mind.

[RoriePapsco]

I Agree - the shining is perhaps his most significant work
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[RoriePapsco]

Dark Tower is interesting for a summer read...

[Mescorn]

Eyes of the dragon. by far. It was Stephen Kings only attempt at a fairy tale. I believe he wrote it for his daughter,as a bed time story. I really liked how different it was from everything else hes ever written.

To be honest, i havent read a novel from him since the late 90's. He was the 1st author i ever read on my own accord. He tends to get too long winded, and over descriptive at times and it just bored me to death. I find it hard to keep interest and end up closing the book before i finish. Tommyknockers was one that i really really tryed to read, but just couldnt get through the duller chapters.

Eyes of the dragon kept my interest peaked throughout the entire novel.

[Madelia]

I couldn't get through the Tommyknockers, either. Dolores Claiborne was also one I couldn't find much interest in... Everything else has been fine though. Except for the fact that I've been attempting to read the Stand for about 2 years now! It's such a slow start...

[beetlemier]

I get sick every time I read The Stand, but it's still my favorite. I loved or loved to hate every single character. The deepness of the story, the realistic and horrific circumstances, it's terrifying. I still get mad at him for certain deaths in the story (trying not to spoil anyone - I hope that was OK to say).

I loved The Talisman. I also believe that in 50 years, the Dark Tower saga will be right up there with "Lord of the Rings".

***POSSIBLE ROSE MADDER SPOILERS******
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I'm not trying to be TMI here, but we all love books (especially SK) and know how certain books can touch and change you. Rose Madder changed my life. I don't want to give too much away, but for those who have read it, remember the drop of blood on the pillowcase and what it signified to Rose? I was with an abusive man at the time I read it and I wondered if I would encounter the "drop of blood" moment. I did and it was just as SK (a man writing from an abused woman's point of view!) had written. It was amazing and the best thing that ever happened to me. My life and my daughter's life have been nothing but wonderful after that moment.

***END OF ***POSSIBLE ROSE MADDER SPOILERS******
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My apologies for being so long-winded, but I have nobody to talk books with and it's driving me insane. I just found these forums and you all are so nice, I had to get it out!

[paris221966]

My favorite was Carrie

Powerful! The ultimate story of an outcast who gets her revenge.

Other favorites? Misery and The Shining.

Message Edited by paris221966 on 07-29-2007 07:09 PM

[RoriePapsco]

I also liked The Shining
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[RoriePapsco]

I also read The Talisman - a good read if your into that type of work
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[RoriePapsco]

Did Salem's Lot ever make in into syndication ?
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[RoriePapsco]

I enjoyed The Thinner despite it's creepy aspects !

[RoriePapsco]

Firestarter was a winner !

[Vampyre]

The Stand is one of my favorites. I've re-read it more times than any of his other books. Currently I am trying to get into Lisey's Story but it's just not grabbing me.

I think my most painful moment while reading is in Misery when she does her trick with the ax. The movie changed that slightly but it's still makes me cringe every time.

The Darktower series is truly epic and not for the faint of heart. By the time I finished it, I almost felt like I had made the journey myself.

[ABI]

THE SHINING (obviously!)

[Rainydaysunshi…]

I have read many Stephen King books throughout the years and one of my all time favorites has to be Insomnia. I think that King's brilliant imagination and creativity really shined in that book.

[lisasorrell]

is the cell a good read?

[Vampyre]

The Cell isn't one of the best stories but it's prettty good. It made me glad I don't have one..just in case.

[talemaker]

I have three favorites: The Tommyknockers, Needful Things and my "very" favorite, Rose Madder. Short Story "The Longest Walk." Bachman Book "Thinner."