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What was your first Stephen King book?
Becky wrote: "Dérick wrote: "Infortunaly it was The Shining. It was ok, not his best altough everybody likes it, I didn't. "/Then, it came The Eyes Of The Dragon which is, in my opinion, boring and childish.
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I really thought SUPERnatural. I read it in Portuguese version (I'm Brazilian), but all the rest I read it was English version.
I mean, the bushes moving and trying to kill the boy (Danny, I think).
It wasn't so bad, it was boring at times but most of my "dislikeness" was because it was so much SUPERnatural and I didn't like it so much. The ending was normal but I didn't like it.
"/ it's pretty a shame to say so but I didn't.
But, I loved Bag of Bones, it was an amazing beautiful story. I loved, if you read it, let me know if you liked it or not.
=D
Tom wrote: "No surprise you found The Eyes of the Dragon childish, as King wrote it for his then young daughter. She wanted to read some of her dad's work; my understanding is most of what he'd wr..."Thanks.
Which one do you recommend me?
My first exposure to SK was reading Skeleton Crew when I was about 12 or 13. Monkey Shines was my favorite story from that book and I still can't look at one of those clapping monkey toys without cringing.
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I thought those things were creepy before I read the story. I think there was some cheesy 70s horror film with some in it that freaked me out.
Dérick wrote: "Thanks.Which one do you recommend me?
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Look in the thread you started; 'What Sk's book you recommend me?'
My first book was Salems lot as a teenager also. He got me hooked on reading. I remember reading It when we lived over seas and swearing i could sounds coming from my sink! Now that is a good book!
My first Stephen King book was Pet Semetary when I was about fourteen. I'd seen the movie a few times when I was younger and always wanted to read the book.
Kristina wrote: "My first Stephen King book was Pet Semetary when I was about fourteen. I'd seen the movie a few times when I was younger and always wanted to read the book."That's one of the few movies that still scares me. Especially the mother's sister, "I'm going to make you just like me!"
Yeah. I think that that is the only part of the movie that really still scares me.It's still a really good movie/book though. Even though it gave me nightmares.
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My first Stephen King book was Pet Semetary. I stole it from my mom's room when I was about 11 or 12 because I couldn't find anything else to read (even then I was an avid reader - of anything I could find). After reading, I was hooked on Stephen King and begged my mom to get me his other books.
My first Stephen King read was Carrie. I'm pretty sure this was the first book that he wrote that made him famous. I believe that it only came out in paperback at the time. It was summer and I was probably about 13 or 14 and I could not put it down. Since then, I have been a fan. A friend of mine was working on the set of Pet Cemetery and I mailed him a hardcover of The Shining and got a personal note and autograph from Stephen King himself. From what my friend told me, he is a very nice guy and was happy to sign my book for me.
I don't remember my first S.K. book, but I'm sure that it was soon after receiving my first public library card.I do remember sitting in the dark movie theater in the early eighties, heart pumping, hands sweating, and the smell of buttery popcorn swimming into my nose. Norma and I (junior high buddies) went to see Carrie that night in Odem, Texas, believing that we would be watching a fun teenage prom movie. Once the movie began, we forgot about the popcorn. We probably forgot that we could have freely walked out had we the desire. And afterward were terrified as we made our way home in the dark. The short cut through the alley was the most threatening and fueled our nervous sensitivity. Every bush became a possible hiding place for Carry White, every shadow seemed to move on its own. At times, we clung to each other, reassuring ourselves with "we're almost there, we're almost home" and if I had been an old woman I surely would have of heart failure. Although we tried to be calm, rational, brave... if I had been an old woman with a weak heart I would have keeled over before discovering it had been Carrietta herself squeezing my crippled heart until it had stopped beating. We scuffled down that alley and I just knew that at any moment, Carry's hand would burst out from the hard-packed ground and we would be pulled in.
Thanks for the memories, Mr. King! :)
Norma and I also watched Children of the Corn together but that time we were prepared. Sort of.
Emily! I can't believe you had the guts to do that. Bummer you didn't find anything though. Imagine if you'd found a folded newspaper boat? Ooh-ee!
Well the first book was Night Shift. I was in the 2nd grade and though the cover with the bandaged hand covered in eyes was creepy. I didn't realize that each chapter was a whole different short story (the book cover doesn't say short stories), so I thought King made no sense at all and I didn't like him :) It took me 11 years to even consider the idea of reading another of his books. I was talking with a friend and she mentioned her King book and I told my story and she's like 'Silly! That's because it was a short story collection!' so I agreed to try another of his books, The Green Mile. From there I've loved all of his books, even Night Shift when I finally went back and read it again.
So while Night Shift was technically my first King book, I would consider The Green Mile to be the actual King first book I read.
Berry, that's funny! I'd been a King reader for many years and did the same thing with Hearts In Atlantis! Don't feel bad. :) I read Atlantis twice, both times long ago - once as a "novel", which was awful. Then again after I realized they were semi-related novellas, and I need to give it another chance now that I've read the DT series, to see what pops out at me.
Hi I'm new here. It's good to see alot of people enjoying King's work at a great level.My first book was Misery then Gerald's Game right after. So godamn good. Hooked from that point.
My first was Cujo. I was 8. A little young, yes, but my dad believe in non-censorship and talking about things that were scary or you didnt understand. I will have to admit even though I didnt think it was real, I did have a hard time with my closet for awhile, had to make sure it was closed and slept with my back to it, just in case the ghost of Frank Dodd popped it open and made something glow.
My first one was "The Eyes of the Dragon". Not your typical first King read, but it hooked me all the same. "The Gunslinger" series was soon to follow and the rest is history...
Joe wrote: "Mine was Christine."
How much did you enjoy Christine??
I found certain pages of it dull, personally but then I was much younger at that time... I was even considering reading it again, like most of his other books
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How much did you enjoy Christine??
I found certain pages of it dull, personally but then I was much younger at that time... I was even considering reading it again, like most of his other books
:)
The Stand, complete and unabridged was my first King read. I think I was in the 5th grade and my mom wasnt sure I could finish the book in time to return it. I finished it in a week!
Mine was Firestarter, this month's read. I think I was 14 or 15, back in the early 80's, which must have been soon after it came out. Got it from our school library, and although I don't remember how I felt about it *turning red with embarrassment* I started reading all his books that I could find, so it must have made some impression on me :) The Talisman is the one that hit me hard, and I've reread it quite a few times. Read 51 of his books and short story collections, and always willing to read another.
Emily wrote: "Haha, Bonita, great story! ;D (I watched one of the parts of It on TV at a friend's house when I was about seven, and we proceeded to climb into the sewer behind her house the next day. We went i..."
Still to this day, as I watch that movie I find myself checking the drains to make sure that the clownthing doesnt come out...CREEPY!
My first Stephen King book was Christine.I think I was in the 7th grade when that came out and that book hooked me.I cant wait to read Under the Dome.Anyone elese read it?Let me know how it is.If its another Lisey's Story(long and boring)I dont want to waist my time.
Always wrote: "Joe wrote: "Mine was Christine."How much did you enjoy Christine??
I found certain pages of it dull, personally but then I was much younger at that time... I was even considering reading it again..."
Well I wouldent call Christine one of my alltime favorites but I did enjoy it.I think next I read Pet Setemery and I liked that one alot more.
My favorite was Misery... Now that I'm rereading his books,,, IDK
Awwww...Joe. I loved Lisesy's Story. The "longboy with the piebald side" is one of the scariest things he's ever described! Probably because it's left so vague. I also love the intimacy invloved with the telling of LS. That's something we all seemed to agree on when it was our group read.
I honestly can't remember which was my first novel I read of SK's possible Carrie as a friend I knew was reading it.
Joe wrote: "Always wrote: "Joe wrote: "Mine was Christine."
How much did you enjoy Christine??
I found certain pages of it dull, personally but then I was much younger at that time... I was even considerin..."
I have noticed that 'Christine' hasn't been brought up much in the discussions
How much did you enjoy Christine??
I found certain pages of it dull, personally but then I was much younger at that time... I was even considerin..."
I have noticed that 'Christine' hasn't been brought up much in the discussions
Hi everybody! I'm new to this group. I read Different Season - actually only Shawshank Redemption - about 10 years ago so I don't really count it as my first King. In October I read Misery which I loved. I'm in a few groups with a few people who are in this one (cough, Becky & Chris) who pushed King alot. Since then I've read Duma Key - awesome - and am working through the brick Under the Dome. So far Under the Dome is an alot more emotional read for me. I find myself very angry alot. ha ha. Hate Big Jim.
I was raised in a very conservative house and although my parents didn't openly forbid me to read certain books as a child they did push alot of fluffy childrens lit on me. I actually grew up thinking King was only horror books and thought that wouldn't be for me so I never even considered reading his work. Now I love it...so far and I've found that I love scary books in general. Its nice to get my heart pumping from a book.
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I have this mental picture of the movie Push, where we are using a telepathic nudge to make you read SK......
Ive read that alot of people liked Lisey's Story.Im just not one of them.Sorry.
Don't worry Joe, I love most of his books but started Lisey's Story and gave up after about 50 pages - it just didn't draw me in. Been planning to give it another go, but haven't got around to it yet. Its always up to your own taste and background, not everyone has to like the same thing, right?
After Carrie, i decided to never say anything slightly offensive to ANYONE ever again. BTW, i read it when i was 13.
I felt very awesome reading it at school, whilst the girl next to me read MY SISTERS A FULL STOP! -a 50 page book with large font and pictures. In year 8.
Nilofer.In my oppinion I wouldent give Liseys story another chance.Its boaring.
Joe,
You're not the only 1 that didn't like 'Lisey's Story' I knew a few that didn't like it & I have yet to read it because the summary reminded me too much of 'Bag of Bones'
You're not the only 1 that didn't like 'Lisey's Story' I knew a few that didn't like it & I have yet to read it because the summary reminded me too much of 'Bag of Bones'
Chris wrote:Push? Me? *gasp*....
Was that a deliberate reference to "Firestarter" - or just a happy accident, Chris? (The use of the word "push," I mean.
Oh, we use the word "push" about books on an almost daily basis. I wonder if we originally picked it up in Firestarter and then forgot where it came from. Hmmmm...
No... Push is Fiona's word. Pushing people to read a book is her specialty!
The first Stephen King book I read was Carrie, it was also the first book I read all the way through in one sitting.
Becky wrote: "No... Push is Fiona's word. Pushing people to read a book is her specialty!"That's right. I'm sure that IS where I first heard it used that way. She didn't read Firestarted and forget to post it did she? LOL
So it seems that the softer side of King is not your favorite, then Joe? You like the straightforward horror?
Or is it grief you don't like reading about? Both of those books have a recurring theme of grief as opposed to horror. We can't ALL like EVERY book, so...
I loved Diffrent Seasons all exept the last story that was the only one that was supernatural.So Stephen King can do dark drama.If you havent read Diffrent seasons I earge you too.Apt pupal was my favorite story.To bad the movie version wasent so good.
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Then, it came The Eyes Of The Dragon which is, in my opinion, boring and childish.
I really fell in ..."
What was it about The Shining that you didn't like? (I recommended this to you in your other thread, actually.) This one is a favorite of mine, and I recently read it again. I love Jack. He's among my top favorite characters ever.