Give Salem's Lot a try. It's one of the best vampire novels I've ever read. Once you're over with this one, try and read the Long Walk, just because it's one of my all-time favourite books.
The Stand
'Salem's Lot
It
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Give Salem's Lot a try. It's one of the best vampire novels I've ever read. Once you're over with this one, try and read the Long Walk, just because it's one of my all-time favourite books.
I know it wasn't on your list, but I'd definately second The Long Walk if you haven't read it yet. It's at the top of my list as well, (second only to It). It's also a fairly short read so you should be able to breeze thru it and then move onto something else rather quickly.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
IT is a good read. Long but worth it. Even if you have seen the movie already [which you probably have cause its just that type of movie that everyone knows and has seen] because there are so many interesting parts that were left out in the movie [hard to believe i know since like a majority of Sai movies its about 6 hours long (correct me if im wrong) ] It's definitly on my favorites list.
Another one i have just recently finshed that is also one of my favorite books is The Eyes of the Dragon. A pretty amazing book. [And shorter if you were looking for a faster read] This is just another book that Flagg plays a huge part in.
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Eyes of the Dragon or The Long Walk. Both are excellent.
"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
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Ok I'll go with EotD 1st - Then Talisman because I had bought Black House not realizing it was the sequel. And I actually was planning on reading Salem's Lot after those 3. Not familiar with The Long Walk but I trust your judgements so I'll take that one up after. Gawd what a list. And yes I have seen the movie It and I love it, that's why I bought the book when I was a kid. It was my first King book actually, it was just so long it really intimidated me back then but now that I'm a very avid reader I'm loving it and wish I would have read it a long time ago.
So I'm going on a trip in a few days, and I wanted to bring a King book with me but I wasn't sure which one to choose, and I'm not sure I'll even get a chance to start it because I'm bringing some other books but just in case I wanted one handy.
So my choices are Misery, The Dead Zone, or Dolores Claiborne. Which one would you guys suggest.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Dolores!
It's one of those ones that people are utterly divided on, I loved it! But if you're taking it on a trip, chances are you'd be more inclined to finish it even if you didn't like it so much.
I'd suggest Dead Zone, but only because it's divided into chapters, while Dolores is one long continuous narrative. When travelling, I think the chapter breaks would be better. As far as the stories themselves, I'm also a BIG fan of Dolores Claiborne. To me, Dead Zone seems just a bit outdated now.
John
MISERY!!! It's a total page-turner.
I like your other choices too, however - all good!
I do agree with jhanic on the chapter thing, though. Dolores Claiborne is hard to find a stopping-spot on.
"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
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Can anyone suggest some books?
I just recently got into reading some Stephen King books, and I am at the moment reading the Dark Tower series lightning fast because they are amazing. But I was wondering when I get done with this series, if anybody could recommend some books that are very similar to this series. I have been looking at SK's other books, but they all seem *too* much focused on the horror aspect, unlike Dark Tower books.
So yeah, if anybody could help me out with this, I would greatly appreciate it!
P.S: Gunslinger Rocks!
The Talisman
Black House
The Stand
It
welcome zemegauser
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I strongly agree with The Stand & It (my personal favorite). Although It is definitely more of a "horror title", both that book and The Stand are about groups of people (or Ka-Tet's if you will) that for some reason gravitate towards eachother and have to overcome evil.
I would like to second and third, and fourth, I guess - the suggestion for The Stand.
It is actually the first SK that I read and it is, quite honestly, simply wonderful.
It is not horror, per se, but does have some aspects of scary!
And welcome!
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Yep, another vote for The Stand. You won't be sorry!
"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
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Zemegauser, Jean speaks true. I received some excellent suggestions from the fine people of DT Dot Com. And welcome!
"As for gunslingers, Roland," Cuthbert says, "I am here. And we are the last."
When two fit, it makes you think
I got the cute one, my woman
She says, "Lovin's all I bring"
And it's her loving that's a wonderful thing.
Lovin' yes we are, it's such a wonderful thing
When two fit it makes you think
See us both in the black
She lays on me so relaxed.
-Big D and The Kids Table
Shame on you all for forgetting Insomnia!
Insomnia is the keystone novel for understanding The Dark Tower!
Shame, shame, shame!
Seriously, you want to read Insomnia. It goes even deeper into Dark Tower mythology than The Dark Tower itself.
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"Insomnia" was the first non DT book I read of Sai King's, ( Because it's referenced in DT ) and I loved it. I know a lot of people don't like it but I really did, and maybe it's because I was fiending for something along the lines of DT, with the mythology and such. I am towards the end of "The Talisman" and it is awesome, but "Insomnia" came first so it has a special place in my heart. But I cannot wait to finish "The Talisman" and "Black House", maybe after I am done with them I will have changed my mind.
i liked hearts in atlantis but my two absolute non-tower books are insomnia and the stand...im restarting insomnia for the 19th time (tis true ive counted!) tonight!
I've always considered Insomnia to be a Dark Tower book except that Roland and his Ka-Tet don't REALLY make an appearance.
John
Which should i read....??
Firestarter or Cell?
AAAAAAND GO!
Firestarter, no comparison.
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When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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Thanks Jean,
I personally think Firestarter is a better book, but I've only read these two books once each, so that's based on first impressions. I actually wouldnt place either of them on a I have to read this book fast just the books awesome list tho. But yeah, I would say that
out of the 2 Firestarter was a better read for me.
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