Fantasy Buddy Read - Fairy Tale by Stephen King - Sept 6th, 2022

[Eden]

My copy should be coming by Friday. I can't wait to join you all! :)

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Nora wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Nora! I just bought the book yesterday and thanks so much for the invite, Kasia!! I’m super excited to join this buddy read:))"

Yay, thank you for joining us! :D <3 Always more fun to read with a group hehe.

[Nora]

Kasia wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Nora! I just bought the book yesterday and thanks so much for the invite, Kasia!! I’m super excited to join this buddy read:))"

Yay, thank you for joining us! :D <3 A..."

You are welcome, Kasia! :)) it’s definitely more fun to read with a group:))

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Nora wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Nora! I just bought the book yesterday and thanks so much for the invite, Kasia!! I’m super excited to join this buddy read:))"

Hi Nora! So glad to see you joined us! :-)

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Eden wrote: "My copy should be coming by Friday. I can't wait to join you all! :)"

And hi Eden! :-)

I can't express how much I'm loving this book. I open the pages and everything around me just disappears. Except laundry. That's something that never disappears!! Haha.

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

TheresaW wrote: "I can't express how much I'm loving this book. I open the pages and everything around me just disappears. Except laundry. That's something that never disappears!! Haha."

Same! I really want to take a shower as its already 12;40 lol but I can't stop myself from picking the book up, it's such a smooth read and you can't help but wonder what's going to happen next.

[LTJ]

@Kasia: LoL I know what you mean, between working, NFL Week 1, and about to hit 20% in Fairy Tale, this is shaping up to be incredible. I can already tell!

[Nora]

TheresaW wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Nora! I just bought the book yesterday and thanks so much for the invite, Kasia!! I’m super excited to join this buddy read:))"

Hi Nora! So glad to see you joined us!..."

Thanks so much, Theresa!

[Scott]

Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been waiting for since those books.

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Scott wrote: "Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been wait8ing for since those books."

Whoa high praise! I actually haven't read those two books yet, now I must.

[Ginger]

Scott wrote: "Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been wait8ing for since those books."

That's so awesome to hear Scott!!

[Ginger]

I just got to the beginning of Chapter 11 last night. I knew (view spoiler)[that Howard was going to die but when it still happened, I was sad to see that cranky old man pass away.

Woah, I didn't see him being that old!
So it looks like every time he goes down into the Well of the Worlds, he ages backwards. Same with Radar and know I want to know how old that dog really is! LOL

It will be interesting to see if Charlie takes Radar down again so she can live a bit longer.

And the break-in is very suspicious! I definitely don't think the homeless guy killed the jewelry/pawn shop owner. (hide spoiler)]

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

I'm on page 104 / Ch. 6 and the set up is so touching and heartfelt, so I'm curious how King (view spoiler)[ will blow all that to pieces! The dog bits are the best <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Nora]

I’m just about to start reading this book and I’m super excited to discuss it with all of you:))

[Dan]

Yeah, this is a solid one. Hoping to reach the halfway mark tonight.

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Dan wrote: "Yeah, this is a solid one. Hoping to reach the halfway mark tonight."

Nice Dan, I'm jelly to know what you know!

[Ruben]

Being 36% done and now knowing what Mr. Bowditch’s secret was I can’t help but wonder if Charlie will be able to make good use of it in Radar’s benefit. Also, what’s the danger he may face if adventuring himself into the unknown? I wish I had advanced way more with my reading, but considering the week and weekend I can’t complain. I look forward to discovering what’s yet to come.

[Ginger]

Ruben wrote: "Being 36% done and now knowing what Mr. Bowditch’s secret was I can’t help but wonder if Charlie will be able to make good use of it in Radar’s benefit. Also, what’s the danger he may face if adven..."

I feel the same Ruben. I’m about at the same spot as you, 36% read. I wanted to read a lot more this weekend and love where the plot of this book is going.
And the character of Charlie is just great. I love this kid!

[Scott]

Kasia wrote: "Scott wrote: "Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been wait8ing for since those books."

Whoa high p..."

If you are enjoying this I believe you will love "The Talisman' it does have a lot of parallels in the story with 'Fairy Tale'. (view spoiler)[ There is a long character set up before the protagonist goes on his quest, and the quest is basically the same where they are trying to save a loved one(view spoiler)[ it is a fantastic story though and have read it 3 times. (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Scott]

Kasia wrote: "Scott wrote: "Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been wait8ing for since those books."

Whoa high p..."

If you are enjoying this I believe you will love "The Talisman' it does have a lot of parallels in the story with 'Fairy Tale'. (view spoiler)[ There is a long character set up before the protagonist goes on his quest, and the quest is basically the same where they are trying to save a loved one(view spoiler)[ it is a fantastic story though and have read it 3 times. (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Scott wrote: "Little over 400 pages in, favorite King in years, being such a huge fan of 'The Talisman' and 'Eyes of the Dragon' this is what I've been waiting for since those books."

I agree wholeheartedly with this! I'm just past 300 pages now and I get such a vibe of his other fantasy books when reading it. He really can create such a magical setting.

[Jason]

Pg 372 and its very interesting

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

I love looking at the spoilers you guys are guessing at! I'm to a whole other spot with a few questions of my own. But I won't share them until I see some others have reached the place I'm at. My reading should slow down a bit this week now that I'm back to work. The people Charlie's met along his journey (we all know he must take one, this being a Hero's Journey type story, after all) are simply amazing! Every bit as fall-in-love-able as Mr Bowditch and Radar.

And at this point I think it's safe to say that the prize for my all-time most loved canine in any fictional story goes to ....... Radar, of course! ❤

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Scott wrote: "If you are enjoying this I believe you will love "The Talisman' it does have a lot of parallels in the story with 'Fairy Tale'."

Apparently The Talisman will be a show, the Duffer Brothers who did Stranger Things are going to work on it.

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Jason wrote: "Pg 372 and its very interesting"

Argh. I got to 349 on my lunch break and had to stop to get back to work! Right at a HUGE cliffhanger, which probably led up to whatever happens on Pg 372.

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Kasia wrote: "Scott wrote: "If you are enjoying this I believe you will love "The Talisman' it does have a lot of parallels in the story with 'Fairy Tale'."

Apparently The Talisman will be a show, the Duffer Br..."

Oh I hope this is really going to happen. I also see in an article from July they're supposed to be teaming up with Amblin Entertainment for this series. But I don't hold my breath on any King adaptations these days. Too many have fallen through the cracks. I'll just stay hopefully optimistic! 😊

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

I think they can pull it off as they started their own production company so maybe they will have more say and get it done :)


I'm loving Fairy Tale, it's one of those books that you don't want to end.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

My book arrived so I already started reading it earlier this afternoon. Just made it to Chapter 3. :)

Thoughts so far - loving this book already. Classic King to be able to pull the reader into his world. As always the smooth style of writing just slowly draws you into King's mind.

Now for spoiler stuff - lol.

(view spoiler)[Love the characters in this story. Love the dog Radar - I see what all the fuss is about on this thread - I love how Mr. Bowditch kept telling Charlie to not "snoop" and I feel that Charlie would really like to go on an adventure in the house.

I thought the Doomsday Pantry was a great name for a pantry filled with food! What I wouldn't give to have that?! lol (hide spoiler)]

I am so loving how the story is told - it just pulls you straight into the heart and mind of King - like stepping into a comfortable robe and sinking down into your favorite cozy chair.

Going to be taking my time reading this book so I can absorb it. :)

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Marie <3 <3 <3 welcome to the Fairy Tale party :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Kasia wrote: "Marie <3 <3 <3 welcome to the Fairy Tale party :)"

Yay! I love parties! What better one to come to than the one for the Master of Horror (Fantasy). :)

[Ginger]

Marie wrote: "My book arrived so I already started reading it earlier this afternoon. Just made it to Chapter 3. :)

Thoughts so far - loving this book already. Classic King to be able to pull the reader into hi..."

Welcome to the BR Marie! Glad your book arrived early so you can join us for this. :D

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Ginger wrote: "Welcome to the BR Marie! Glad your book arrived early so you can join us for this. :D ..."

Thank you so much, Ginger! This is going to be a blast! :)

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Yeah Ginger thank you again for suggesting this for a buddy read, it's been lovely so far <3

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Also one more thing:

Love the illustrations on the front page of each chapter! They are awesome! I find myself peering closely at them admiring the details of each drawing. :)

[Ginger]

Kasia wrote: "Yeah Ginger thank you again for suggesting this for a buddy read, it's been lovely so far <3"

No problem Kas and I’m so glad so many decided to join!

[Nora]

Hi everyone! I’m planning on starting this book tonight and I can’t hardly wait to discuss it with all of you:))

[Nora]

Marie wrote: "Also one more thing:

Love the illustrations on the front page of each chapter! They are awesome! I find myself peering closely at them admiring the details of each drawing. :)"

I really loved how highly detailed the illustrations are too, Marie!!

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I am having a hard time putting this book down! I tell myself to go slow and absorb then the next thing I know I have read another few pages.

The addiction is real people! lol

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

@Marie - seriously!! I was trying to read on my lunch break and someone started talking to me ... about work stuff! Sigh. I kept checking the time to see how many minutes I could have spent inside the pages of the book instead!

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

TheresaW wrote: "@Marie - seriously!! I was trying to read on my lunch break and someone started talking to me ... about work stuff! Sigh. I kept checking the time to see how many minutes I could have spent inside ..."

😂 🤣

I would have looked at that person and said this: "Do you not see I am trying to read here?!" LOL

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

Marie wrote: "TheresaW wrote: "@Marie - seriously!! I was trying to read on my lunch break and someone started talking to me ... about work stuff! Sigh. I kept checking the time to see how many minutes I could h..."

haha. I wanted to so badly. But she's helped me out a lot and she was asking me for help. I didn't want to be THAT person. Even though deep down, my dark twin really wanted to be! 😂😏

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

TheresaW wrote: "haha. I wanted to so badly. But she's helped me out a lot and she was asking me for help. I didn't want to be THAT person. Even though deep down, my dark twin really wanted to be! 😂😏..."

You dark twin wants to read King too! LOL

[Kasia, il Barbaro]

Page 139 (view spoiler)[ omg major creep factor going on (hide spoiler)]

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I will be happy when I can read the spoilers on here! lol

[Nora]

Hi everyone! I’m really, really enjoying this book so far even though I am only a few pages in:))

[Denis (deez_bookish_adventures)]

Marie wrote: "I will be happy when I can read the spoilers on here! lol"

I agree 100%, Marie. I am 30% in (still afraid to read spoilers in here) and things are finally starting to happen. :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Denis (deez_bookish_adventures) wrote: "Marie wrote: "I will be happy when I can read the spoilers on here! lol"

I agree 100%, Marie. I am 30% in (still afraid to read spoilers in here) and things are finally starting to happen. :)"

Well I am planning on gathering my thoughts together and add another spoiler in here later. lol One more for you to look at and wonder about. LOL

[Jason]

(view spoiler)[Loved the way book started showing us the life charlie had, and also fall an redemption of his dad, also the friendship with Mr Bowditch, the descent into the portal, meeting the people along the way, the story goes into quest mode, then some sort of gladiator story, morphs into a prison break, then the heroes comes to the fore, now i hope im comming to the big payoff, excellent book (hide spoiler)]

[Jason]

Pg 521 chp 30.....

[Theresa (mysteries.and.mayhem)]

I'm about to start Chapter 24 ...

(view spoiler)[I couldn't bring myself to start this chapter last night. I had to stop reading. I know we always lose characters we come to love in Stephen King's books. That's just how it is. But knowing that I was potentially going to see half of the prisoners be killed ... I couldn't take it. (hide spoiler)]

So I'll try to push on today! 😊