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  1. 02-09-2009 03:07 PM #1
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    Which book would you rather re-read: IT or The Shining?

    This is the third and final round of our Constant Reader Awards. The top ten books advancing from the first two rounds will be competing in a series of polls against each other, based on re-readability. Every book will face-off with each of the other nine books in the top ten. Polls will last one week.

    The winner of each poll will have 0.1 points added to its overall score. At the end of the round the scores will be compiled, giving us our true top ten listing and the winning title for the Best Stephen King Book Ever Published.

    Please be sure to vote solely based on which book you would rather re-read in each face/off. If you have not read one or both of the titles, please select he "Never Read" option.
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  2. 02-09-2009 03:16 PM #2
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  3. 02-09-2009 03:16 PM #3
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    Haven't read It yet.
  4. 02-09-2009 03:25 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by pablo View Post
    Haven't read It yet.
    You must
    Only the gentle are ever really strong.
  5. 02-09-2009 03:27 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
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    Haven't read It yet.
    You must
    Oh yes I do plan to. Now where's that time-stopping device I had lying around?
  6. 02-09-2009 03:27 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by pablo View Post
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    Haven't read It yet.
    You must
    Oh yes I do plan to. Now where's that time-stopping device I had lying around?
    It's behind the couch.
  8. 02-09-2009 03:36 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by pablo View Post
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    Haven't read It yet.
    You must
    Oh yes I do plan to. Now where's that time-stopping device I had lying around?
    and I hope The Long Walk is on your list right after that!
    Only the gentle are ever really strong.
  9. 02-09-2009 03:49 PM #9
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  10. 02-09-2009 04:19 PM #10
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  11. 02-09-2009 04:26 PM #11
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    I'm voting for IT. I would like to give three cheers to The Shining for freaking me out big time.



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  12. 02-09-2009 04:31 PM #12
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    I had to go with The Shining here simply because that book had my heart pounding. IT was a great read but never had my heart in my throat like The Shining did.
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    really? The Shining was a great story, but it seemed a bit...slow...to me.
  14. 02-09-2009 04:37 PM #14
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    I loved the Shining, but it does not compare to IT....IMHO
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    The Shining.



    "People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard


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  16. 02-10-2009 01:19 AM #16
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    It!!!!!!!

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  17. 02-10-2009 12:43 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by BROWNING'S CHILDE View Post
    I loved the Shining, but it does not compare to IT....IMHO
    same here
  18. 02-10-2009 12:48 PM #18
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    Oh no, I'd say The Shining...
    Definitely in the minority here, aren't I?
    Although It was an amazing read...the first King book I ever devoured, as a matter of fact, I just have a special soft-spot for the shining.
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  19. 02-10-2009 12:54 PM #19
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    I read It when I was a teen. I always had a problem reading a book after I seen the movie so never read The Shining since my parents exposed me to that nightmare when I was young. I think the memory of the movie has faded enough for me to try the read now.
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    I love them both but if I am going to re-read one of the two it will be IT. I just enjoy reading it more.
  21. 02-11-2009 03:04 AM #21
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    IT!!! Infact, I hope it wins the entire contest.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkthoughts View Post
    IT!!! Infact, I hope it wins the entire contest.
    Me too!!!
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    The Shining. I'd always heard that IT was the scariest read of all SK's works. Honestly, I love them equally, but I look forward to re-visiting The Overlook with more fervor. I've been to Derry too many times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkthoughts View Post
    IT!!! Infact, I hope it wins the entire contest.

    How can "It" be better than "The Stand?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather19 View Post
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    IT!!! Infact, I hope it wins the entire contest.
    Me too!!!
    Me three.
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