Cindy Michael 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.

Cindy Michael My favorite is THE STAND as well as 11/21/63..and IT would rank there too! I guess we all have our favorites and not-so-favorites..just a matter of pr…moreMy favorite is THE STAND as well as 11/21/63..and IT would rank there too! I guess we all have our favorites and not-so-favorites..just a matter of preference! King does characterizations so well, especially children..so lets add THE SHINING to the list as well. And if you enjoy The Shining, then you must pick up DOCTOR SLEEP, which is a sequel. The two novels you listed of Kings, although I liked, certainly weren't his strongest by any means!(less)

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