Shannon 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.

Shannon I read several of King's early novels, but stopped after the Tommyknockers. I recently listened to "Dr Sleep"and enjoyed it very much. Also recently r…moreI read several of King's early novels, but stopped after the Tommyknockers. I recently listened to "Dr Sleep"and enjoyed it very much. Also recently read "The Long Walk" a short story he wrote under the "Richard Bauchman"pseudonym. I also liked it as well. Currently I am listening to "Mr. Mercedes". I'm still in the early stages, but it is getting better. 11/22/63 is on my list to read! (less)

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