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The Shining by Stephen King. First time reading King. I'm not far along yet, but I'm already loving it.

 

You may want to read these:

 

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger

The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three

The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands

The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla

The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower

 

The Stand

 

The Talisman

Black House

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How is this?

 

It looks fascinating.

 

It is very interesting and well written. Right now I'm still in the ancient monster section and it talks a lot about where the ideas of the monsters may have come from, storytelling styles, and the philosophy behind the fear.

 

It is not the fastest read but is not difficult, either. So far, I'd recommend it if is a subject that interests you.

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Excellent toilet reading. Yeah, it's a bit lurid and voyeuristic, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good read. I like her writing style, too: very self-effacing and wry; perfect for somebody with her background. I am enjoying this more than I probably should.

I saw her stage show of that. She's great, obviously incredibly likeable, but her story is just so harrowing. And wow, does she look old in person...

 

 

Steve Martin's Born Standing Up - flew through this; he's so damn entertaining it reads like a monologue you don't want to end. I suppose growing up on his comedy records helps.

Yep, so very smart. Love the way he writes.

 

 

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Political melodrama is entertaining in any century!

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I read King's 'Bag of Bones' and 'Cell' recently. Was on a kick. Fun stuff.

 

I thought Cell was poor o be honest. Seemed like a clearing the decks sort of exercise. Lisey's Story, Duma Key and Under The Dome that came after are much, much better. As is the short story collection Just After Sunset.

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Well, I mean it was ok for what it was but for a fan I kind of thought it was a bit by the numbers compared to his best stuff. Sorry for sounding like a twat there.

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Not at all (and since when do you apologize for sounding like a twat! :D ) - I actually wondered as I was reading what I'd think of it if I was more familiar with his stuff (past say, The Dark Half, chronologically).

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