I'm sad because of this story.....

[Mr. Jingles]

:sad:
I am reading the last 100 or so pages of this book. I have read the book before, but I had forgotton most of it. I almost cried when Mattie was killed. I wasn't expecting it, not exactly. I knew something bad was going to happen, but I didn't expect that. It left me feeling kinda crappy for a few days after I read it. Does anyone else get like this?

Also reading about how Mike was planning a suicide......:eek2:
Horrible!!! I'm glad he didn't do it.
So what do you guys think?

[Rhett]

I don't remember a lot of that book . . . its been a few years sinse I've read it. I do remember it really changed the way I looked at SK, though. It's a beautifully complex story - not only in it's plot and details, but in the wide and various emotions it put me through. (IT was similar, in that respect, but there was something about the writing wasn't as mature (?) or as masterful of the craft, though the story was probably better and more entertaining).
I had always loved SK, but after that story and a few after it, I've come to consider him the lastest in that line of truelly great storytellers in the tradition of Dickens and Twain. Sinse then I've never had a reservation about making an arguement for SK as America's greatest novel writer (yes, including stienbeck, hemmingway, ect.).

[JRM]

Yeah, this is one of the most moving books I've ever read for sure. :(

[scarywriter]

It didn't bother me so much when I read it, but when I listened to the audiobook(narrated by sai King) it realy hit home.

[fredo]

After what happened to Mattie, I put the book down, stormed around the house and cussed for a while before picking it up again. I think when a novel provokes that type of action from the readers (at least this reader), it is a success. Like you, I'm glad Mike reconsidered.

[Mr. Jingles]

It didn't bother me so much when I read it, but when I listened to the audiobook(narrated by sai King) it realy hit home.

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

[Mr. Jingles]

I agree with you Fredo.......It's good to know that I wasn't the only one that was deeply influenced by this book.
If a story can make you react that way, or in any way, whether it be sadness, anger or joy, then the writer has completed their task.

[scarywriter]

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

It is Stephen and he does a fantastic job of reading it. I listened to it in my jeep and found myself finding excuses to drive around and taking longer routes to get places just to listen.

[Kevrock]

After what happened to Mattie, I put the book down, stormed around the house and cussed for a while before picking it up again. I think when a novel provokes that type of action from the readers (at least this reader), it is a success. Like you, I'm glad Mike reconsidered.

I had a similar reaction when reading The Dark Tower when Eddie dies. It actually upset me.

Anyway, this was a very good book. I read it this year. :smile2:

[xMonicax]

I just read this one about a week ago. I found it to be really creepy in the beginning, then it just got really sad. I actually found myself thinking about the book as i was doing things at work, etc, and it kind of bothered my sleep pattern, lol.

[lovely1]

I remember reading Bag of Bones and I found it haunting and I wanted more.

[Red Sox Girl]

It IS Awesome! SK is the best story-teller, and his down-Maine accent will make the book worth the listen ☺

[Manxkitti]

I think one of the great signs of a great writer is that they get a reaction out you when you read it. I think SK writes beautiful ghost stories, (Bag of Bones, Duma Key). I was upset also about Mattie. And Kia knew too much for a child her age, which I found heartbreaking. But over all, Bag of Bones is one of my favorite SK stories.:love:

[charlie.m]

Yes!!! I got the same way after reading Bag of Bones,Cujo and Blaze. Wile after reading some S.K books i feel sad because i'm going to miss the characters so much, wile other books just seem to leave me sad,going over it agan and agan in my head trying to make sence of why it had to end that way.

[dancingqueen474]

But so often that is the way Stephen operates, he works hard to make you love the character and then kills them off at a most unexpected moment. I've been upset more times than I could mention because of this. But it shows how rich the writing is.

[bnearing]

I'm re-reading Bag of Bones after many years. I was fuzzy on the story except the scene in the trailer where Mike tells Mattie he'll come over that night, then she killed moments later, that scene was still fresh in my memory and reading it again made me feel as sad and empty as the first time I read it. Great writing indeed.

[Spideyman]

Bag of Bones is still one of my top three SK books. Glad you are enjoying the re read.

[Daniel Lee Severn]

Lol, I did the same thing with From A Buick 8, I didn't want to stop listening.

[mellie]

I'm rereading this at the mo. I know its been ages since I read it but I cant remember any of it. I know many people on here hold it in high regard so I'm looking forward to this read. Only 50 pages in but so far so good!

[xkittyx]

I just got done re-reading this (third time), and I have to agree and say this time I was left sad. The last times I read this book I was still in my teens, and I remember thinking it was unfair, but it didn't leave me thinking about it so much afterwards as this time through. I wanted Mike and Mattie to be together and happy with Kyra, even when I knew what was going to happen. But I did like the hopeful tone in the end where Mike's working to get custody of Ki. That cheered me up a little. :(

[HannesGM]

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

This is actually my favorite audio book, and SK really adds a lot of flair because he can really put a good job on reading the various dialects present here. He makes all the characters living on the TR (as well as Jo's relatives) really come alive, and gave me a lot of good laughs (well, among other feelings...). I really recommend listening to the audio book, even if you've read the story already.