Note: This is for the work as a whole; I own and have rated the individual editions. It’s hard for me not to give this a high rating, partially because there is some fantastic writing in this book. The bigger reason is that this is the first Stephen King book I’ve been exposed to—I saw the movie whe...
This is, by far, my favorite work by Stephen King, excluding the Dark Tower series (a beastly literary experience, but in a whole different way). This is storytelling at its best. Moving and so very honest in its portrayal of human kindness and cruelty. If you ever read a King book, make it this o...
They were alright. I think I remembered at the time of reading them that the hype was more than what the book was worth, but I do remember liking them.
Whenever I mention to people that Stephen King is one of my favorite authors and that they should read more of his work, sometimes I get that "look". So many times he's dismissed into the "genre ghetto" as a popular horror writer and not a gifted writer of "literary" fiction. It frustrates me, becau...
The Green Mile is the first book I've read by Stephen King, and I finished the book disappointed. King appeals to the basest of emotions in his readers and often utilizes cheap literary techniques in his storytelling. These include a first-person narrative; a casual, conversational tone of writing; ...
I read this years ago, and saw the movie when it came out. This is another great example of King's ability to create real people out of his characters. Some of the best (and worst) characters I've read are in this book, my favorite being Brutus Howell. He's the kind of person I think that more peopl...
I read this the way he intended it to be read in installements.Well before the filming of the movie.I can say I enjoyed it at the time but am unlikely to read it again.
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