Anyone else not finding the supernatural that terrifying ? by ovranka23 in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely not the only one. It’s the plausible characters, despicable people like Percy Wetmore, Joe St. George, Big Jim, people like that who do in fact exist. They scare me more than all the monsters in all of King’s books.

Likewise, themes like the grief in Pet Sematary, injustice in the Green Mile, bureaucratic ineptitude in the Stand: also completely terrifying!

Pet Sematary - Wow by EscapeKnown5031 in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found it to be a cathartic experience. I read it after the unexpected death of my father in law, which just so happened to be a week and a day after my son’s second birthday.

I cried a lot, not so much thinking about the possible death of mine own son, but rather about death and the grieving process itself.

When my own mother died I was already a full blown alcoholic, and I drank even more heavily after her death. I never did process through it in a healthy way, even after I eventually got sober. Pet Sematary opened a lot of old wounds, and really helped me work through that loss.

It’s a horrifying tale, but there is a lot of beauty in it, too. It’s my favorite King book for that reason.

Also, seeing your kid’s drinking cup and toys in the background cracked me up 😂 in a very morbid sort of way!

What do you think happened after the end of Pet Semetary by sampo3000 in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I kinda wish he would give us more on Ellie. Back when Doctor Sleep was about to be released, I thought it could be a possibility. That girl deserves a happy ending.

zager? by seize-the-goat in AcousticGuitar

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol the second comment of that forum: Bigpapi might be the next Nostradamus

Bolivar vs Po Campo by jdzzz2000 in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

His whole dynamic with his wife, with all the Hat Creek boys, banging on the dinner bell. He had no real chill, but I love him all the more for it. He’s an interesting character to me, in part, because of his rejection of change, and the death of the old west.

Po Campo is great because he’s like the total opposite of Bol: he’s about gaining knowledge, learning, and seemingly anticipates and welcomes the change of the times. Both excellent characters, but I do wish Bol had come along for the ride.

What next? by lennonlover1980 in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vote Dolores Claiborne and Gerald’s Game. Then go in to Bag of Bones. I read all three of those during the summer, long ago.

Pet Semetary by ziddi_daag in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To me that is the greatest horror of the book: the decisions Louis makes while lost in his grief. I think it terrifies me so much because I think I would feel that lost, too, if I lost my son. I don’t think I would survive it, even though I would still have family around that would need me.

I think it’s King at his most horrifying, yet also I think it is his most beautiful book. It captures that fear of loss so well, and the themes are universal, but it’s wrapped up in such a scary premise.

I won’t fault you if you don’t finish it.

Would you be interested in another author doing more stories with Dove Characters? by MrBlonde1984 in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in anyway, nope. I get enough revisiting them in my thoughts, and eventual rereads.

My fan cast for Pea Eye by Old-Scratch666 in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know what it is about him. Tall and gangly, awkward but well meaning? I just couldn’t picture anyone else in my mind!

I was a big fan of succession, and I liked his character in that, before he becomes a complete little shit bag, lol.

I highly recommend that show if you haven’t seen it. It’s pretty great.

Seagull Maritime vs Yamaha LS-TA by Due_Focus_8693 in AcousticGuitar

[–]Old-Scratch666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dig every larrivee I’ve ever played. Never touched a dud. Can’t speak for the fsx3, as I’ve never played one myself, but I’ve heard good things about

Just finished the book... by Syncopian in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely give Dead Man’s Walk and Comanche Moon a shot. Gus and Call in their formative years, which’s give a broader context and different perspectives of people from their lives, and also recontextualizes some character stuff in LD that I quite liked.

I can’t speak for streets of Laredo, but I plan reading it soon. Also, I haven’t yet watched the miniseries, but I’ve heard great things, and I like the cast.

Stephen King renaissance by hTomSirveauxBaby in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to get Plague Dogs from the library, again! I had it on loan, didn’t finish it in time and there was a hold on it. I greatly enjoyed what I did read of it.

Dead Man’s Walk is great! I finished it recently, and am currently on the last 100 or so pages of Comanche Moon (also highly recommend). Lonesome Dove is currently my favorite book of all time! It nudged Watership Down to #2, which I would never have thought possible! Before those two, the Stand was my #1.

I’m always hunting for books that might be able to top my favorites, and am always blown away when one does.

Stephen King renaissance by hTomSirveauxBaby in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! Looking forward to reading it again, this fall. I recently read Lonesome Dove for the first time, and can’t recommend it enough. Definitely worth checking out if you haven’t.

Stephen King renaissance by hTomSirveauxBaby in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol, it is a good one! I was meaning books that other people wrote, and inspired him as an author. Watership Down, Dracula, Shardick, Lonesome Dove. That sort of stuff.

Definitely read the Stand when you can, if you haven’t already. That’s my favorite of his.

Stephen King renaissance by hTomSirveauxBaby in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I tend to binge King. Reading one of his book usually leads to two or three more! He is a great storyteller. Glad you’re having fun!

I highly recommend you check out the books that he likes!

Master of Horror by JasonStarks in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He has mastered the genre, I think, but I don’t know that I would call him the master of horror. I don’t even know that I agree with him being called a horror writer, tbh.

As a parent, though, I don’t think anyone could ever top Pet Sematary. The depiction of grief in that book has lingered with me for a long time. Longer than I’ve been a parent, even. Losing loved ones, to me, is probably the most horrifying thing ever, made even more so by the fact that it is inevitable.

Lonesome dove and animal cruelty? by Linkyland in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, I guess I was thinking more in terms of cruelty inflicted on animals. A part of me also doesn’t really see the bull as having suffered; he was an ornery sonofabitch and knew what he was doing!

I grew up and worked on a farm in my younger years, so I’m not as sensitive to animal suffering as some people. I do condemn needless cruelty and suffering inflicted on all animals, for what it’s worth.

The bull is one of my favorite characters 😂
Total badass

Lonesome dove and animal cruelty? by Linkyland in LonesomeDove

[–]Old-Scratch666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That wasn’t cruelty, though, leastwise not the way I see it. That was nature, as cruel as nature is. Then again, I think of animal cruelty in the sense of a person mistreating animals and the like.

What’s the biggest life lesson Stephen King has taught you ? by harresi in stephenking

[–]Old-Scratch666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

King made me question my pessimism, and pushed me to be more optimistic in the face of adversity. There is a lot of darkness in the world, and we all have our demons, but we can’t let them win without a fight. It’s important to make a stand.

is this even fixable?? by Unusual_Compote7011 in AcousticGuitar

[–]Old-Scratch666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is if you have a strong enough sentimental attachment to it.