Michelle Tackabery answers “I read a couple of Stephen King novels a...”

Lea Ann Cornman asked this question about Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1):

I read a couple of Stephen King novels a few years back....Needful Things and Insomnia. I had a very hard time getting through these and frankly found them boring. I then heard great things about 11/22/63 and I read it earlier this Spring and LOVED, it. What is this one like? I have not read any older King either, Cujo, Firestarter....etc. I want to like King's novels, but I don't want to be disappointed either.

Michelle Tackabery Personally I found it to be a page-turner all the way. King has been challenging himself with different writing forms -- he has done graphic novels, e…morePersonally I found it to be a page-turner all the way. King has been challenging himself with different writing forms -- he has done graphic novels, ebook singles, and a pulp paperback -- and this is his try at the thriller / detective series. What else would he do but feature a retired detective and a budding serial killer? I think if you ever liked this kind of story -- like the DaVinci Code, or an Alex Cross movie -- this book will hook you right til the end.

As far as the books you've read from King, you've picked two of the worst introductions to King ever! Sorry about that. If you liked 11/22/63, I'd suggest trying IT -- the book not the TV series (ick) -- or perhaps The Shining. (less)

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