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The Shawshank Redemption: Different Seasons
Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman star in The Shawshank Redemption, now a major motion picture from Columbia based on the novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption in Different Seasons by Stephen King. A prisoner exacts a revenge and escape so meticulous, so brilliant, that no one suspects his plan. . . .
507 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published August 1, 1994
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Stephen King
2,497 books886k followersStephen Edwin King was born the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his father left them when Stephen was two, he and his older brother, David, were raised by his mother. Parts of his childhood were spent in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his father's family was at the time, and in Stratford, Connecticut. When Stephen was eleven, his mother brought her children back to Durham, Maine, for good. Her parents, Guy and Nellie Pillsbury, had become incapacitated with old age, and Ruth King was persuaded by her sisters to take over the physical care of them. Other family members provided a small house in Durham and financial support. After Stephen's grandparents passed away, Mrs. King found work in the kitchens of Pineland, a nearby residential facility for the mentally challenged.
Stephen attended the grammar school in Durham and Lisbon Falls High School, graduating in 1966. From his sophomore year at the University of Maine at Orono, he wrote a weekly column for the school newspaper, THE MAINE CAMPUS. He was also active in student politics, serving as a member of the Student Senate. He came to support the anti-war movement on the Orono campus, arriving at his stance from a conservative view that the war in Vietnam was unconstitutional. He graduated in 1970, with a B.A. in English and qualified to teach on the high school level. A draft board examination immediately post-graduation found him 4-F on grounds of high blood pressure, limited vision, flat feet, and punctured eardrums.
He met Tabitha Spruce in the stacks of the Fogler Library at the University, where they both worked as students; they married in January of 1971. As Stephen was unable to find placement as a teacher immediately, the Kings lived on his earnings as a laborer at an industrial laundry, and her student loan and savings, with an occasional boost from a short story sale to men's magazines.
Stephen made his first professional short story sale ("The Glass Floor") to Startling Mystery Stories in 1967. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. Many were gathered into the Night Shift collection or appeared in other anthologies.
In the fall of 1971, Stephen began teaching English at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels.
Stephen attended the grammar school in Durham and Lisbon Falls High School, graduating in 1966. From his sophomore year at the University of Maine at Orono, he wrote a weekly column for the school newspaper, THE MAINE CAMPUS. He was also active in student politics, serving as a member of the Student Senate. He came to support the anti-war movement on the Orono campus, arriving at his stance from a conservative view that the war in Vietnam was unconstitutional. He graduated in 1970, with a B.A. in English and qualified to teach on the high school level. A draft board examination immediately post-graduation found him 4-F on grounds of high blood pressure, limited vision, flat feet, and punctured eardrums.
He met Tabitha Spruce in the stacks of the Fogler Library at the University, where they both worked as students; they married in January of 1971. As Stephen was unable to find placement as a teacher immediately, the Kings lived on his earnings as a laborer at an industrial laundry, and her student loan and savings, with an occasional boost from a short story sale to men's magazines.
Stephen made his first professional short story sale ("The Glass Floor") to Startling Mystery Stories in 1967. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. Many were gathered into the Night Shift collection or appeared in other anthologies.
In the fall of 1971, Stephen began teaching English at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels.
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June 29, 2020
A collection of non-horror stories from the horror master himself, the title story alone is worth the 5 stars.
A strange fact is that 2 of the best King movies I know is made from these short stories, the Title story which should be known to all as one of the best movies ever and “stand by me” which is an adaptation of The Body, Apt Pupil is also made into a movie which I haven’t seen yet, but will try and find a copy of now.
Shawshank Redemption - It was with some trepidation I started on this, given that the film is so strong in itself, but apart from the impossibility to shake Morgan Freeman’s voice as a narrator in my head, the story held its own and even added some aspects to the story.
Apt Pupil - A story about two truly scary people entangled in a really sick relationship.
The Body - A coming of age story and the closest to an autobiographical story from King I have seen, a little strange constructed story with inlaid fictional short stories from the narrator, which enforces themes in the main story.
Breathing Method - The weakest story in the collection about a strange men’s club where telling of stories is the driving force.
A collection that feeds the appetite for more King novels.
A strange fact is that 2 of the best King movies I know is made from these short stories, the Title story which should be known to all as one of the best movies ever and “stand by me” which is an adaptation of The Body, Apt Pupil is also made into a movie which I haven’t seen yet, but will try and find a copy of now.
Shawshank Redemption - It was with some trepidation I started on this, given that the film is so strong in itself, but apart from the impossibility to shake Morgan Freeman’s voice as a narrator in my head, the story held its own and even added some aspects to the story.
Apt Pupil - A story about two truly scary people entangled in a really sick relationship.
The Body - A coming of age story and the closest to an autobiographical story from King I have seen, a little strange constructed story with inlaid fictional short stories from the narrator, which enforces themes in the main story.
Breathing Method - The weakest story in the collection about a strange men’s club where telling of stories is the driving force.
A collection that feeds the appetite for more King novels.
August 8, 2022
"When it comes down to it, you only have two choices. Get busy livin, or get busy dying."
Okay so this is one of my favorite films ever and for some absurd reason, I have never read the original novella. It was fantastic. It's better, I think, after having seen the film, which is rare - but I could imbed so much of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins' charm, but it doesn't really matter - this novella is just simply excellent. It is now my go to recommendation for people to try King if they don't like horror. Speaking of, any time I read King books like this, it makes me so sad that some people will never try any of his books because they don't like "horror books". Their loss, though.
Okay so this is one of my favorite films ever and for some absurd reason, I have never read the original novella. It was fantastic. It's better, I think, after having seen the film, which is rare - but I could imbed so much of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins' charm, but it doesn't really matter - this novella is just simply excellent. It is now my go to recommendation for people to try King if they don't like horror. Speaking of, any time I read King books like this, it makes me so sad that some people will never try any of his books because they don't like "horror books". Their loss, though.
August 25, 2021
cannot believe that Stephen King wrote this amazing novel!!!!!!!!
January 25, 2025
the movie was better
November 6, 2016
My favorite book of short stories by far. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption is a brutal tale about a man undeservingly serving life in prison, yet never losing his soul. He remains an icon to the other inmates for the ability to never lose who he was in the outside world while constantly fighting the system (which is so bent against him) with a steeled resolve that inspires hope. Apt Pupil may have been the most disturbing/haunting story I've ever read by King. I will not spoil anything other than the fact that it is a serial killer story that I will never forget. I highly recommend it for those who love horror, but I am not lying when I say that it's shockingly gruesome. The Body is an absolutely gorgeous story interweaving elements of horror with four young boys on a journey to see a (rumored) dead body in the woods on the other side of town. The story truly revolves around the discovery of self through the eyes of a young boy named Gordon using his innocence to paint a clear picture of the castes and judgment that exist in society. The story itself is a surprisingly deep literary piece that barrels forward at full speed to a heartbreaking conclusion resulting in a beautiful tale about the loss of innocence and death. The Breathing Method is written as a sort of classic ghost story about a pregnant woman, her doctor, and a 'multidimensional' house. It's a short read with a pretty horrendous 'can't look away' type conclusion. I highly recommend this book for any reader.
November 30, 2022
No matter the length of the story, Stephen King always manages to put character development at the forefront and gives us a main character we want to root for. I loved this story. It was gritty but heartwarming, and the ending was unexpected.
"It always comes down to just two choices. Get busy living, or get busy dying."
"I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend."
"It always comes down to just two choices. Get busy living, or get busy dying."
"I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend."
October 29, 2023
Everyone has seen this movie, but few have actually read the short story its based on. This is a damn shame because the short story is every bit as good. Set in the 50's I believe, the story of an innocent man sent to prison for a murder he didn't commit. While incarcerated, Andy does his best to learn to cope with prison life, all the while secretly planning his eventual escape. His friendship with Red is one of the high points of the novel and movie both. I loved basically everything about this short story. I would say the only negative is that this wasn't a full sized novel. Easy 5/5 stars!
May 3, 2022
What a story! I’ve loved the movie, heavy as it is, and liked finding that it is very very close to the novella. Frank Muller was amazing narrating it. This was the second Stephen King book I’ve read (11/22/63 was the first) - wondering if any of his other books are like these, and not creepy/horror themes?
April 20, 2025
shawshank redemption 5 *
stnad by me/het lijk 4 *
Apt pupil 4*
Breathing method 3*
stnad by me/het lijk 4 *
Apt pupil 4*
Breathing method 3*
November 27, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
October 6, 2023
Ranking different seasons from least favourite to most favourite out of the four stories;
4. The Body (Fall from Innocence)
3. Apt Pupil (Summer of Corruption)
2. The Breathing Method (Winters Tale)
1. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (Hope Springs Eternal)
The Body
Out of the four tales this was my least favourite, it didn’t feel like a real page turner. I’ve read enough SK where he has his standard big boy school bullies as the antagonists, but then again, that’s relatable to most of us which makes them easy to dislike. A story of four boys on a journey of discovery, it’s a good plot but not something you should go out of your way to read.
Apt Pupil
Without giving too much away this is a grim tale, no spooky vibes ‘grim’ just grim. It wasn’t a pleasure to read but I was intrigued to find out how this one unfolded. This does not have a happy ending.
The Breathing Method
Proper enjoyed this one, feels like more familiar territory on the Stephen King plane. This one left me wanting to know more on that old men’s club (that isn’t a club) in New York, Stevens and the club are elusive and I can’t help but feel that both are connected somehow. I sure hope there’s more tales from this club further down the line as it’s got plenty in the tank to be expanded upon. Would recommend this one.
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
I think we’ve saw a lot of prison breaks in literary form or on the big screen and there must be a demand for it if there are so many out there. On paper this is a standard great escape where good guy done dirty gets his redemption. However there’s more to it than that and it’s an excellent read. It’s like a modern, compressed version of the ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ (The King of Prison breaks) but it shouldn’t be seen as a cheap imitation either, don’t let this put you off dear reader. Whether you’ve watched the film of this adaptation 5000 times or not I’d still proper recommend this one!
4. The Body (Fall from Innocence)
3. Apt Pupil (Summer of Corruption)
2. The Breathing Method (Winters Tale)
1. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (Hope Springs Eternal)
The Body
Out of the four tales this was my least favourite, it didn’t feel like a real page turner. I’ve read enough SK where he has his standard big boy school bullies as the antagonists, but then again, that’s relatable to most of us which makes them easy to dislike. A story of four boys on a journey of discovery, it’s a good plot but not something you should go out of your way to read.
Apt Pupil
Without giving too much away this is a grim tale, no spooky vibes ‘grim’ just grim. It wasn’t a pleasure to read but I was intrigued to find out how this one unfolded. This does not have a happy ending.
The Breathing Method
Proper enjoyed this one, feels like more familiar territory on the Stephen King plane. This one left me wanting to know more on that old men’s club (that isn’t a club) in New York, Stevens and the club are elusive and I can’t help but feel that both are connected somehow. I sure hope there’s more tales from this club further down the line as it’s got plenty in the tank to be expanded upon. Would recommend this one.
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
I think we’ve saw a lot of prison breaks in literary form or on the big screen and there must be a demand for it if there are so many out there. On paper this is a standard great escape where good guy done dirty gets his redemption. However there’s more to it than that and it’s an excellent read. It’s like a modern, compressed version of the ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ (The King of Prison breaks) but it shouldn’t be seen as a cheap imitation either, don’t let this put you off dear reader. Whether you’ve watched the film of this adaptation 5000 times or not I’d still proper recommend this one!
April 9, 2023
i had read this years ago, could not get into it, was a better read now that i can take the time to enjoy it
February 8, 2017
Shawshank Redemption its been recommended to me by a friend and then I've read about it in an article. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it (I can't remember seeing the movie). I have ordered it on Amazon and had no ideea I've bought the book Different Seasons. I thought I'm reading Shawshank Redemption and the I realised there's 4 stories in this book. Towards the end of it I realised there's even more than 4. There's stories in stories, which I loved! Each and every little one. I'm aware of the fact not lots of people like Stephen King, I don't know why. Maybe because of the crude, horror style. If you're not into that you should skip it. For me was one of those books which you can't put down, but sometimes you just have to and you look back at it and think "I'll get back to you as soon as I can!!". I was happy to read something else than love stories for a change. And he's good enough to get you hooked right from the begining of the story and make sure you will come back over and over till you finish it. They can all finish in a thousand ways, it's hard to predict what's going to happen. And that is brilliant. To keep this short - I loved it!
January 15, 2023
The second short story in this book, The Apt Pupil, is quite the story. It was mentally and emotionally exhausting to read. In my opinion it was the best story in the book although they were all engaging.
The Apt Pupil is about a kid who is mentally a horrific
Person and his mutually manipulative relationship with a former Nazi leader. I spent the whole story slightly shocked and disgusted at what I had just read.
I originally bought this book to read Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. It wasn’t bad but was hard not to read in Morgan Freeman’s voice. The movie follows it pretty closely so no real surprises. The details expressed on paper surpass what can be shown in a movie and I appreciate that aspect.
The Body was a good read. I appreciated the extra detail and the small differences from the movie.
The final story, The breathing Method, was a decent read but there wasn’t much to the story.
The afterward was boring so I didn’t finish it.
The Apt Pupil is about a kid who is mentally a horrific
Person and his mutually manipulative relationship with a former Nazi leader. I spent the whole story slightly shocked and disgusted at what I had just read.
I originally bought this book to read Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. It wasn’t bad but was hard not to read in Morgan Freeman’s voice. The movie follows it pretty closely so no real surprises. The details expressed on paper surpass what can be shown in a movie and I appreciate that aspect.
The Body was a good read. I appreciated the extra detail and the small differences from the movie.
The final story, The breathing Method, was a decent read but there wasn’t much to the story.
The afterward was boring so I didn’t finish it.
March 6, 2019
Oh Gawd Gordie oh Gawd Gordie oh Gawd AWWWWWWWWWWWWW SHEEEEEEEYIIT"
The fright's electric horn suddenly spanked the air into a hundered pieces with one long loud blast,making everything you ever saw in a movie or a comic book or one of your own daydreams fly apart,letting you know what both of the heroes and the cowards heard when death flew at them :
WHHHHHHHHHHHONK!WHHHHOOOOONK!
Oh well. A few years later and I still do not regret reading it. It is a book I would sometimes pick and read again when tired and wanting to take a break.
The fright's electric horn suddenly spanked the air into a hundered pieces with one long loud blast,making everything you ever saw in a movie or a comic book or one of your own daydreams fly apart,letting you know what both of the heroes and the cowards heard when death flew at them :
WHHHHHHHHHHHONK!WHHHHOOOOONK!
Oh well. A few years later and I still do not regret reading it. It is a book I would sometimes pick and read again when tired and wanting to take a break.
September 21, 2025
Having loved The Shawshank Redemption movie for years, I finally went back to its source — Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption — and I can confidently say the book does complete justice to the masterpiece it inspired.
The narrative unfolds through Red’s voice, and King’s craftsmanship is evident in how smartly he lays out each episode. Every small detail that seemed cinematic brilliance in the movie — the escape tunnel, the library, Andy’s calm defiance — is actually rooted in King’s carefully plotted storytelling. You realize the brilliance of how the threads are pulled together long before the finale, yet the resolution still feels surprising and deeply satisfying.
What struck me most is how the novella already contained the spirit and essence of the film I love so much. The best lines — like “Hope is a beautiful thing” — were preserved word for word in the movie, and reading them in King’s prose felt like rediscovering them in a raw, unfiltered form. The themes of endurance, friendship, justice, and above all, hope, are just as powerful on the page as they are on screen.
For fans of the movie, this book is not just a companion — it’s the foundation that makes you admire the film even more. For readers new to the story, it stands on its own as one of King’s finest novellas, tightly written yet emotionally expansive.
A timeless story about resilience and redemption. Five stars, without question.
The narrative unfolds through Red’s voice, and King’s craftsmanship is evident in how smartly he lays out each episode. Every small detail that seemed cinematic brilliance in the movie — the escape tunnel, the library, Andy’s calm defiance — is actually rooted in King’s carefully plotted storytelling. You realize the brilliance of how the threads are pulled together long before the finale, yet the resolution still feels surprising and deeply satisfying.
What struck me most is how the novella already contained the spirit and essence of the film I love so much. The best lines — like “Hope is a beautiful thing” — were preserved word for word in the movie, and reading them in King’s prose felt like rediscovering them in a raw, unfiltered form. The themes of endurance, friendship, justice, and above all, hope, are just as powerful on the page as they are on screen.
For fans of the movie, this book is not just a companion — it’s the foundation that makes you admire the film even more. For readers new to the story, it stands on its own as one of King’s finest novellas, tightly written yet emotionally expansive.
A timeless story about resilience and redemption. Five stars, without question.
July 23, 2025
A truly excellent story, while I was listening I couldn't help but picture the movie in my mind and just how damn good it is. This is one of those rare moments where I think the movie is better than the book. It does a great job translating the story with the movie. I believe it's so good because you still keep the narration of Red throughout the movie and it still feels like his story.
Overall a wonderful story and I definitely recommend it to people. Especially if someone says they don't like Stephen King because he's a "horror writer". I'll simply direct them to this.
Overall a wonderful story and I definitely recommend it to people. Especially if someone says they don't like Stephen King because he's a "horror writer". I'll simply direct them to this.
September 5, 2024
I figured, it's a great movie so why not read the novella behind the acclaimed film? It is a bit crude of a prose, but as our narrator is in prison himself, it matches the story. Pretty sure I hallucinated and made it feel like Morgan Freeman was still narrating even though it was narrated by Frank Muller (that's a compliment to you Frank!). Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see what Stephen King is like without the horror or length.
August 27, 2023
Feels weird to give SK a 3-star, but this was honestly just “meh” for me
October 16, 2024
4.5 stars.
November 1, 2024
This was so great right off the bat, and I had to remind myself that well... Duh! Really loved this and have a new appreciation for the film as well. Stephen King you are another level my guy. 4.5.
April 30, 2025
Just as good as the movie
December 19, 2025
Frábær bók! Elska myndina og bókin var alveg jafn góð
February 5, 2022
This classic novella, to me, has a bit of a different feel to it than a lot of other King books. The pace, the impact, the calculation... really just all of it. There's a sense of patience and buildup that has a sort of satisfaction to it. For the most part, King delivers that suspenseful shock factor, that's different (often too wordy lol) and bold. However, in the Shawshank Redemption that shock factor isn't so much of a surprise as a reward. It's satisfying. I feel like you can end the book with a sigh and a smile, nod your head, maybe even have a glass of wine by your fireplace and offer up a toast to the thin air, naturally, as the MC practically disappeared into it.
I'm actually reading the whole Different Seasons set, so this review will be short and included in my overall review on the set.
Here's a few things I love about it: The first person narration is told by the MC's friend in prison. Which is awesome! King is a master wordsmith both in first and third person, but I tend to favor his first person writing style best. That said, this bite sized book is like the best of both worlds. You get to look into the life of prison escape artist Andy through the eyes of his friend so it offers an outside view, yet it's narrated in a personal and more emotionally impactful way.
Prison life obviously isn't easy in Shawshank, and the nastiness of it all isn't sugar coated at all. Yet, Andy has a quiet sort of grit to him. He's smart, patient and respectable. He makes a name for himself behind bars by helping the Warden and prison workers with their taxes and helping them with applications and other paperwork. He's a skilled paper-pusher that winds up finding a way to expand the prison library and to win a room all to himself. Because of his approach to life behind bars, his quiet respectable nature and lack of trouble making Andy has the time and knowhow he needs to achieve the seemingly impossible. Not only that, but he makes friends with Red - the narrator - who is the guy who can "get things".
Red has a cool way of observing the other inmates. They don't mess with him, for the most part, because he's their go-to guy for sneaking stuff into them. He's also friendly and understanding to Andy. They really are both awesome, unforgettable, and unique characters. I watched the movie several years ago, and even though its been such a long time I still remember the story well. I enjoyed the movie then, and I loved the book now! 5 stars :)
I'm actually reading the whole Different Seasons set, so this review will be short and included in my overall review on the set.
Here's a few things I love about it: The first person narration is told by the MC's friend in prison. Which is awesome! King is a master wordsmith both in first and third person, but I tend to favor his first person writing style best. That said, this bite sized book is like the best of both worlds. You get to look into the life of prison escape artist Andy through the eyes of his friend so it offers an outside view, yet it's narrated in a personal and more emotionally impactful way.
Prison life obviously isn't easy in Shawshank, and the nastiness of it all isn't sugar coated at all. Yet, Andy has a quiet sort of grit to him. He's smart, patient and respectable. He makes a name for himself behind bars by helping the Warden and prison workers with their taxes and helping them with applications and other paperwork. He's a skilled paper-pusher that winds up finding a way to expand the prison library and to win a room all to himself. Because of his approach to life behind bars, his quiet respectable nature and lack of trouble making Andy has the time and knowhow he needs to achieve the seemingly impossible. Not only that, but he makes friends with Red - the narrator - who is the guy who can "get things".
Red has a cool way of observing the other inmates. They don't mess with him, for the most part, because he's their go-to guy for sneaking stuff into them. He's also friendly and understanding to Andy. They really are both awesome, unforgettable, and unique characters. I watched the movie several years ago, and even though its been such a long time I still remember the story well. I enjoyed the movie then, and I loved the book now! 5 stars :)
October 12, 2022
Okay wow this was incredible! I can’t even describe it, it’s such an interesting book about prison relationships/ power dynamics, the justice system, everything! I will say the only reason it’s 4 stars and not 5 is because I’m super sensitive and Stephen King writes like he wants you to squirm, which I did. There were a lot of times I was not expecting to read what I did and I had to put the book down to calm down. Other than that, it was wonderful and I’m actually quite satisfied with the ending of the book :) ALSO THE PLOT TWIST? My dad and my brother are rock hounders so I laughed so hard.
March 27, 2023
کتاب درمورد یک بانکداره جوان هست که به ناحق به جرم قتل همسرش به زندان میوفته و ما در طول مدتی که در زندان محبوسه با جهان بینیش ، ارتباطش با بقیهء زندانیان و مسائلی مثل پولشویی رییس زندان و کلاهبرداری های اون آشنا میشیم فیلم بسیار معروفی هم با اقتباس از این رمان تو سال 1994 با بازی تیم رابینز و مورگان فریمن ساخته شده که نیازی به تعریف نداره
متنی رو توی اینترنت خوندم که به نظرم بهترین معرف این کتابه
چهل سال از حبس ابدش را بین دیوارهای بلند زندان، بدون هیچ تلاشی، «منفعل» و لبریز ترس، مشغولِ مردن بوده است... می گوید: «امید چیز خطرناکیه! گاهی یه مرد رو دیوونه میکنه!»... اما اندی در تمام این سالها از تلاش برای زندگی بهتر ناامید نشده است: چه ساختن مجسمههای سنگی کوچک، چه بازسازی کتابخانه، چه برنامهریزی برای یک نقشهی محال فرار!... یا باید به زندان عادت کنیم یا به قول مولانا: حفره کن زندان و خود را وا رهان
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متنی رو توی اینترنت خوندم که به نظرم بهترین معرف این کتابه
چهل سال از حبس ابدش را بین دیوارهای بلند زندان، بدون هیچ تلاشی، «منفعل» و لبریز ترس، مشغولِ مردن بوده است... می گوید: «امید چیز خطرناکیه! گاهی یه مرد رو دیوونه میکنه!»... اما اندی در تمام این سالها از تلاش برای زندگی بهتر ناامید نشده است: چه ساختن مجسمههای سنگی کوچک، چه بازسازی کتابخانه، چه برنامهریزی برای یک نقشهی محال فرار!... یا باید به زندان عادت کنیم یا به قول مولانا: حفره کن زندان و خود را وا رهان
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August 31, 2021
I have reviewed the Shawshank redemption movie a long time ago. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. This time, I can read the novel itself. The whole story is all about one word: freedom. Freedom should not only a right we have to enjoy at any time but also be a kind of basic idea we should always remember in our hurt and released at the right time, just like the main character in the Shawshank redemption.
January 29, 2023
So good! This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and Stephen King is one of my favorite authors… so I have no idea why it took me so long to read this. I loved how accurate the movie is. Novellas make good movies! You don’t have to cut as many details. Anyway, if you haven’t read this or seen the movie, do so asap. I just downloaded the rest of the novellas in the Different Seasons collection!
April 22, 2023
Rita Hayworth & The Shawshank Redemption
This took me longer to read than I originally thought it would but it was definitely worth it. This being the first Stephen King book I’ve read, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into it but - despite my almost month of reading this - as soon as I picked up the book I was immediately transported back to wherever I previously left off; the imagery of the setting made so clear in my mind. You see, weaved into this story of a long life behind bars and a daring, ingenious prison break - which is compelling as hell on its own - is a beautiful message, simply of hope, and choosing to live while the chance is there.
“Hope is a dangerous thing, my friend, it can kill a man..."
“Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things. And good things never die.”
“It always comes down to just two choices. Get busy living or get busy dying.”
This took me longer to read than I originally thought it would but it was definitely worth it. This being the first Stephen King book I’ve read, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into it but - despite my almost month of reading this - as soon as I picked up the book I was immediately transported back to wherever I previously left off; the imagery of the setting made so clear in my mind. You see, weaved into this story of a long life behind bars and a daring, ingenious prison break - which is compelling as hell on its own - is a beautiful message, simply of hope, and choosing to live while the chance is there.
“Hope is a dangerous thing, my friend, it can kill a man..."
“Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things. And good things never die.”
“It always comes down to just two choices. Get busy living or get busy dying.”
June 30, 2021
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: 5/5 I loved it, so similar to the movie and I love the movie so it was a great read
Apt Pupil: 5/5 my favorite of the four, so chilling and such a good story
The Body: 4/5 pretty good, but not as mind blowing as it has been hyped up to be
The Breathing Method: 3/5 good ending, but really frustrating framing device—too much left unsaid about the club
Apt Pupil: 5/5 my favorite of the four, so chilling and such a good story
The Body: 4/5 pretty good, but not as mind blowing as it has been hyped up to be
The Breathing Method: 3/5 good ending, but really frustrating framing device—too much left unsaid about the club
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