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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    I really enjoyed Bird Box. Wasn't a huge fan of the ending, but I'm used to that with King's books so it didn't ruin the book for me. I haven't read any of his other books yet, but I hear Goblin is amazing.
    King and his endings, isn’t that the truth. Just finished Birdbox earlier today. I did not want it to end and was finding myself wanting more. I’m good with how it ended, it could have gone one of a dozen ways that’s for sure, and I felt that, even until just about the very end. I of course don’t want to spoil it for anyone. Overall.... Whew, what a journey. It was a refreshing tale. Well done, Mr Malerman!
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    Quote Originally Posted by webstar1000 View Post
    Anyone here read The Handmaids Tale?
    Yes, read it
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    When I was at Barnes and Noble last month, I was trying to decide between Lord of the Flies and The Handmaid's Tale. How I wish I would've picked The Handmaid's Tale.
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    At least Lord Of The Flies is pretty short, and since it's widely known, it's one of those books that you might as well read to know what the conversation is all about, even if it's terrible.

    (FYI, I wouldn't call it awful, but I didn't really enjoy it either - but I'm glad I've read it to at least be "in the know" etc.).

    Similarly, I would also recommend that everyone read The Catcher In The Rye, despite that one actually being awful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricky View Post
    When I was at Barnes and Noble last month, I was trying to decide between Lord of the Flies and The Handmaid's Tale. How I wish I would've picked The Handmaid's Tale.



    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
    At least Lord Of The Flies is pretty short,
    Don't tell Ricky that. He's been stuck on it for forever.

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    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.

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    Started Sleeping Beauties today. So far so good. Great amount of intrigue. Diggin’ it.
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    Yes!! It was great - close to the series but not exact. I read it after watching the show.

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    I'mcurrently reading Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricky View Post
    When I was at Barnes and Noble last month, I was trying to decide between Lord of the Flies and The Handmaid's Tale. How I wish I would've picked The Handmaid's Tale.
    So what's stopping you from heading back and picking up The Handmaid's Tale?

    Quote Originally Posted by Girlystevedave View Post
    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.
    Oh, you're in for a treat. Such a great story. Have you seen the movie?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post

    Quote Originally Posted by Girlystevedave View Post
    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.
    Oh, you're in for a treat. Such a great story. Have you seen the movie?
    Yeah, that's what always made me steer away from the book. But I figure enough time has passed for me to enjoy the book now.

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    Did you not like the movie? I really don't mind picturing any of those actors in my head when I read it, unlike The Stand
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    Did you not like the movie? I really don't mind picturing any of those actors in my head when I read it, unlike The Stand
    If The Stand is rebooted. Cameo for Rob Lowe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    Did you not like the movie? I really don't mind picturing any of those actors in my head when I read it, unlike The Stand
    I loved the movie and the story. Ugh, The Stand mini-series lol. Hopefully if a movie version is ever made, they get it right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    Did you not like the movie? I really don't mind picturing any of those actors in my head when I read it, unlike The Stand
    No, I liked the movie. But I usually have a hard time getting into books if I've seen the film version first. It's a great movie.

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    The Stand, like many made for TV movies (and some ordinary ones too), has not aged that well. Having said that, I think it has lots going for it, not least among them the fact that they gave it 4 nights (as opposed to the 2 given to It). Generally the performances are good, and even if you didn't like Ringwald and Nemec (I thought they did fine), you still have Sinise, Miguel Ferrer, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Ray Walston - that just isn't a bad cast. I don't know how people feel about Rob Lowe, but the more I've seen of him over the years, the more I've liked him, and The Stand was where I really started taking him seriously.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
    At least Lord Of The Flies is pretty short, and since it's widely known, it's one of those books that you might as well read to know what the conversation is all about, even if it's terrible.
    Yup, that's why I'm sticking it out to the finish.

    Quote Originally Posted by Girlystevedave View Post
    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.
    Is that one in Different Seasons or Four Past Midnight? I haven't read either. I think they're the only collections I haven't read.

    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    So what's stopping you from heading back and picking up The Handmaid's Tale?
    Umm...freaking Lord of the Flies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricky View Post

    Quote Originally Posted by Girlystevedave View Post
    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.
    Is that one in Different Seasons or Four Past Midnight? I haven't read either. I think they're the only collections I haven't read.
    It's in Different Seasons. Does that mean you've yet to read Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ricky View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
    At least Lord Of The Flies is pretty short, and since it's widely known, it's one of those books that you might as well read to know what the conversation is all about, even if it's terrible.
    Yup, that's why I'm sticking it out to the finish.

    Quote Originally Posted by Girlystevedave View Post
    Currently reading The Body for the first time because I needed a Stephen King fix and it's one of the few stories I've not read yet.
    Is that one in Different Seasons or Four Past Midnight? I haven't read either. I think they're the only collections I haven't read.

    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
    So what's stopping you from heading back and picking up The Handmaid's Tale?
    Umm...freaking Lord of the Flies.


    Different Seasons and Four Past Midnight are both excellent collections. I recommend both. The Body, Apt Pupil, and Shawshank are all amazing stories. And Secret Garden, Secret Window is one of my favorites.
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    Ah, Secret Window is a great one.

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    Yeah, I haven't read any of those but have heard good things. Next in the King version of my to-read pile is Sleeping Beauties and Eyes of the Dragon.
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    Is it your first read of Eyes of the Dragon?!

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    EoD is classic. Great read.

    I’m enjoying Sleeping Beauties so far, about 300 pages in.
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