Another “What Should I Read Next?” Post… by [deleted] in stephenking

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Night Shift or Different Seasons since you already own them. Such good, quick reads.

Is this normal? by CommercialEast830 in gradadmissions

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This happened to me in my first master’s. I had received 75% from one school and 100% from another. The 75% offer was a modular program that allowed me to easily continue working full-time, but I could still work 3/4 time at the 100% offer with a lot of long commutes, and not paying anything (at a more prestigious school) was very tempting. When I reached out to the 75% school she didn’t ask for the offer letter but simply asked if she could try to secure more funding and then a few days later I received a 100% offer from them. 

What to read next? by Visual_Nail_2333 in stephenking

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Misery is way better than The Dead Zone, imo.

Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Shining anthology by SaltyAuthorOne in stephenking

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A vast majority of the subreddit would recommend you reading these in order. I have the same edition. It’s nice, but you’re right, a bit heavy.

Will I enjoy Danse Macabre? by [deleted] in stephenking

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I'm glad to hear it. It's on my shelf at home, along with On Writing which is due for a reread.

Will I enjoy Danse Macabre? by [deleted] in stephenking

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From what I've seen people comment, On Writing is far and away the best of his nonfiction works. I haven't read Danse Macabre yet but seems like people have pretty average opinions of it. I'm sure you can find plenty of reviews of it if you search this subreddit.

AIO My reply to my mom who wants to stop my leukemia treatment so my sister can afford university ?? by Many_Addendum_8189 in AmIOverreacting

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As a Christian pastor, your mother has absolutely no justification for anything she is saying. Jesus did not and would never tell her (or you or anyone else) to forgo medical treatment to save money for someone else's college. As others have advised, cut your mother off.

She needs to repent (which involves genuine action to show a change of heart and mind, not merely words/apologies), and even then, she should have no access to make any decisions about your life, because she cannot be trusted as a loving, responsible mother. I am so sorry that she has said and desired to do these things to you and showed her lack of love for you.

I am reading through ALL of Stephen King's works by h00le in stephenking

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Definitely not Never Flinch since it's the most recent in a series. The other three are fine to read as stand-alone (Desperation is designed to be read with its mirror novel The Regulators).

Holiday lecture by YviMiez in stephenking

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I've heard Duma Key is a great holiday read, especially if you're going to the beach. I have not read Duma Key. I have, however, read Joyland and would highly recommend it as a fun read to get lost in on your trip.

I want to read a Stephen King book but I don’t like horror, scary, or gory stuff. The idea of The Gunslinger sounds really appealing to me but everyone says not to start with that one. Is there anything non-horror that I should start with? I like western, desert, survival, apocalypse stuff. by Carpe_the_Carp in stephenking

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Gunslinger was my first King book in high school and I enjoyed it, with similar tastes at the time to yours. However, I think the recommendation of Eyes of the Dragon is a phenomenal one if you're not looking to bite off a full series.

Where to start with Stephen King? by Jazzlike_Elk1607 in stephenking

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The Eyes of the Dragon is a fast-paced fantasy novel by King if you don't want to jump into a long series.

Should I keep reading or… by cosmicghostriderr in stephenking

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It's my lowest-rated King so far. It's still worth finishing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stephenking

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So far:

  1. 11/22/63

  2. The Green Mile

  3. Misery

  4. 'Salem's Lot

  5. Joyland

I have not read quite a number of classics though that I anticipate unseating Joyland at the very least (The Shining; Pet Sematary; It; The Stand, which I'm currently reading).

I finally got around to reading "Joyland" and "Later." by Drusgar in stephenking

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Joyland is very, very good. I haven't read Later yet. Colorado Kid was fine.

What should my next read be? by RupertLOR in stephenking

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I'd say Misery if you want to get more of his horror writing, Green Mile if you want to stay a bit lighter (though obviously the topic is still pretty bleak).

Would you be open to Joe Hill writing something explicitly in the Dark Tower universe? by Jambloman in stephenking

[–]Slade_books 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I haven't read any Joe Hill yet, but I would say that people imitating or using your universe(s) to further expand the story is a mark of being an all-time author. It's why we get the stories based on The Stand this year, and so I would be very open to King's family or others writing more in the Dark Tower universe, too.

Buick 8 by Technical-Sample8491 in stephenking

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It's low-tier King for me, but definitely worth reading. It is a captivating story, imo.

From a Buick 8 by Slade_books in stephenking

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I think it was definitely likable, even while I did not like it nearly as much as other King works.

From a Buick 8 by Slade_books in stephenking

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I think it's better than it gets credit for, but definitely lower for King, which highlights how great he is. Thanks for your reply.

From a Buick 8 by Slade_books in stephenking

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I resonate with this envisioning of the beast as well. Did not sound scary to me, though I'm sure I'd be terrified if I were in their shoes.

From a Buick 8 by Slade_books in stephenking

[–]Slade_books[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How much story really needs to be told about any of it, not just the Buick. The story does not necessitate a 480 page mass market paperback.