Tim 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.

Tim Really enjoying this (reading it now) glad it is a trilogy.

You should read The Shining and Doctor Sleep. Those are Fab. I've read everything (except …moreReally enjoying this (reading it now) glad it is a trilogy.

You should read The Shining and Doctor Sleep. Those are Fab. I've read everything (except for the Dark Tower...tried but can't get into them).

I'm fond of Dolores Claiborne (though the companion Gerald's Game is odd...it's kind of Cujo in a bedroom...not fond of Cujo).

His best is Dead Zone. But everyone has their favorites. Depends on what you like.(less)

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