Best ending of any Stephen King Book!

[saocao]

Like most readers on this page, I am sure I am not alone when stating I have read almost every Stephen King written and anxiously await the next when the one I am working on is done. I just have to say, 11/22/63, is by far, the best ending to a Stephen King book that I have ever read. Poignant, touching and a ending that brings a long story all together in a way the all great books can for the reader. This is Stephen King at his finest.
Thank you Mr. King. I truly enjoyed this one.

[Srbo]

Hi and welcome to the board.
Yes, I liked the ending, it is very good indeed.
Right up there with the ending of IT and (*ducks* ) the DT series, which are my favorites so far.

[J.T. Adams]

No stone's being thrown here, Srbo, the way the DT series is my all time favorite ending of SK's.

Maybe i'm in the minority here, but I generally have enjoyed most of his endings.

[GNTLGNT]

Hell, it's just heartening to see someone say something positive about the book-rather than flaming on a minor discrepancy!!!!

[Ben.]

You really have to wonder if any of the numerous error/discrepancy pointer-outer-ers have written novels of their own. They sure act as though they have. On a more positive note, I loved 11/22/63. Both the ending at the part where Sadie dies made me shed a few tears. The ending reminds me of another ending of another book (or possibly a film) but I can't seem to remember it. Also, it's interesting to note that in US edition, the title has forward slashes between the dates, whereas in the UK/Australian edition the title has full stops separating the dates. I wonder why this is?

[momone53]

No stone's being thrown here, Srbo, the way the DT series is my all time favorite ending of SK's
Mine too, I thought the DT ending was great. Of course, that was after I got over the shock of it all.

[hossenpepper]

Great ending, great book, great story. Just awesome! Couldn't have been more happy or impressed with this one. SK could hang it up (please don't!!) now and call it good for all time with this one. Just great!

[danyboy]

Having read every SK books except for Tommynockers (read about a third and decided it wasn't worth to be read), I've always thought that his major flaw is he sometimes doesn't seem to know how to end his novels, and the longer the novel (or the saga), the more difficult it seemed. After reading Under The Dome and 11/22/63, I presume he finally got through this problem.

[Patricia A]

What a wonderful story 11/22/63 is.
I loved it from the beginning and all the way through. Flawless.
There are things that sometimes I think I'd like to change about history but this book reminds us that all things probably happen as they should, and maybe even for a reason.
Three cheers for Stephen King and his little Zelda too!

I am also happy that now that I'm done I can read these threads without worrying about spoilers.
I accidentally saw a post in which someone said something about George/Jake and I panicked for a second thinking I'd seen a Dark Tower tie in spoiler... that is until I realized that the George/Jake reference was indeed referring to Mr Epperson/Amberson LOL.

And in closing I'd like to say Beep Beep Richie!

[parfinder]

Like most readers on this page, I am sure I am not alone when stating I have read almost every Stephen King written and anxiously await the next when the one I am working on is done. I just have to say, 11/22/63, is by far, the best ending to a Stephen King book that I have ever read. Poignant, touching and a ending that brings a long story all together in a way the all great books can for the reader. This is Stephen King at his finest.
Thank you Mr. King. I truly enjoyed this one.

Loved the ending - held on wanting more found it better than Hearts in Atlantis ""For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are those 'It might have been.'"
- John Greenleaf Whittier

[Patricia A]

Loved the ending - held on wanting more found it better than Hearts in Atlantis ""For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are those 'It might have been.'"
- John Greenleaf Whittier

I'd like to add a phrase to the end of that quote, it being, "and the end."
This was one of those books that almost hurt to put down. I didn't want it to end.
This book has re-read and or get the audio book written all over it in big bold letters.

[CCAL]

I'm just stumped over that 'spoiler'....that wasnt MY recollection....:umm: I recall them as dancing...old woman /youngish man. comparatively speaking...or was that an alternative reality thingie??? now I'm confused:down:

[ghost19]

No stone's being thrown here, Srbo, the way the DT series is my all time favorite ending of SK's.

Maybe i'm in the minority here, but I generally have enjoyed most of his endings.

The ending of the DT series is my favorite ending of ANY book, ever. A perfect ending to a perfect series, I say thank ya Mr. King.

[JellybeanJay]

I have just started on 11/22/63 and am only about 200 pages in so I can't comment on the ending but I will say so far I am completely captivated and am absolutely devouring this one.

[champ1966]

You really have to wonder if any of the numerous error/discrepancy pointer-outer-ers have written novels of their own. They sure act as though they have. On a more positive note, I loved 11/22/63. Both the ending at the part where Sadie dies made me shed a few tears. The ending reminds me of another ending of another book (or possibly a film) but I can't seem to remember it. Also, it's interesting to note that in US edition, the title has forward slashes between the dates, whereas in the UK/Australian edition the title has full stops separating the dates. I wonder why this is?

Time travelers wife by Audrey Neffenegger has a very similar ending

[Ben.]

I'm just stumped over that 'spoiler'....that wasnt MY recollection....:umm: I recall them as dancing...old woman /youngish man. comparatively speaking...or was that an alternative reality thingie??? now I'm confused:down:

If you're talking about my post, it was supposed to read 'both the ending AND the part where Sadie dies' instead of 'both the ending at the part where Sadie dies' - the mistake makes it seems like that's the ending, which it's not. Sorry about the confusion! :/

[Ben.]

Haven't seen/read The Time Traveller's Wife so that can't be it champ1966. Hmm... I'm still wondering what it is that I'm reminded of.

[robertcathey]

I loved this book sooo much. In my opinion, it's his best novel, but it ties with the fourth Dark Tower "Wizard and Glass"
The ending was great for me. I thought it was really sad that Sadie (and it kept bugging me) that she trusted in Jake so much that she thought she was really out for a great cause, and saving the world and such. And she was just such a sweet person, in the way, she was brave and motivated to save the president, and died for it. And it was all just to ruin the world. I wondered what she would have thought, if she had made it to the rabbit-hole with Jake, anticipating the laser surgery for her face.
I don't know if I could have shown Jake's restraint in not going back to get her, risking the fabric of reality. The biggest thing that would have made me doubtful was the fact that I was going to many years older than I was when I met her before, and I would worry that I couldn't get her again. So, I wouldn't want to risk reality for a small chance of getting her. But, she was an amazing woman, and Stephen King did such a great job of making her lovable. That's SK's greatest talent, giving character's very unique and specific personalities that are well defined and enjoyable.

[Momstang]

Amen!

[Momstang]

This was one of those wonderful books that made me simultaneously conflicted between thinking, " I can't wait to see how this ends" and " I don't want this to end !"

[Momstang]

I love it! I thought the same thing. Those presumptuous wanna-be twerps! I wish I had a fraction of Mr. King's creative genius.

[dregj]

i liked the ending to cell
im on my own i know

as for tommy knockers it has to take a distant 3rd place in the WTF endings to the stand
as my mother said "what the bloody hell was all that for?"
and under the dome in at number 2
threw that big ol tomb across the room after i finished it
still saving to fix the whole in my wall
though secret window had a bit of a lame-o ending aswell

[Doc Wilson]

I agree, 11/22/63 had the best ending, DT would be second. IT was one of my favorite king books, but if we're talking strictly about the endings, I wouldn't put it in the top ten, even.

[Smooth]

I'm with all of you here who loved the ending to 11/22/63. This seemed like such a different kind of book for King, and while he seemed to me to deviate from his usual stories, he nailed this one, dead nuts. I was completely fascinated from the first paragraph to the last. I spent 3 days devouring this one. I couldn't put it down. I would wake up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep until I'd read more. Like all his other work, the worst part was that it had to end. As I got closer and closer to the end, I would set it aside to make it last just a bit longer.


i liked the ending to cell
im on my own i know


Why would you think you're on your own here? I really enjoyed the entire book, including the ending!

[ghost19]

I've stated this many times, but I still firmly believe it, The Dark Tower ending is the best written ending I've ever read. It was perfectly done.

[Bryan James]

I've always enjoyed the ass end part of his books that have Afterwords/Epilogues...that place and date signoff.

A very strong message.

"I've put this down and have moved on. So should you, for you are running behind schedule. Catch me."

[Lus28]

Newbie here..
Just finished the book yesterday, great ending and yes I cried.. I just moved to the Fort Worth area from NH last October, so I can totally resonate with the story, well with the New Englander moving to Texas part. Makes me want to head over to the school book depository to check it out again.. I've also done a few searches for Mercedes St, but I think I'll pass on actually going down there...

I'm also suffering from withdrawal... This was my first Stephen King novel, although I have seen a few movies (Green Mile, Shawshank, and IT-never again)

Big question: now what? I'm not into horror at all, even remembering the IT references from this novel gave me the willies.. I was wondering if anyone knew a good book to transition into?

[Bryan James]

To: Lus28

Re: "now what? I'm not into horror at all...I was wondering if anyone knew a good book to transition into?"

If you might like a Tolkeinesque "High Fantasy soap opera" story without all the wordburden that comes along with it (and it is a zip of a read) try : "The Eyes of the Dragon."

It might get you interested in the majesty of the Tower, which is Bound to serve you well.

[tom32]

Big question: now what? I'm not into horror at all, even remembering the IT references from this novel gave me the willies.. I was wondering if anyone knew a good book to transition into?

Under the Dome is a brilliant book and is not 'scary' in the traditional sense. It's quite different from the supernatural storylines of say IT or The Shining....You will enjoy UTD. :)

[Lady Of Shadows]

Hi, and welcome to the SKMB!
The novel 'IT' was soooo much better than the mini-series imo, but it is a scary one. You could probably just pick a Stephen King book at random and be enthralled with it. I would suggest starting on the Dark Tower journey, or perhaps reading The Stand first. There are many creepy/scary SK novels but I personally love them. Duma Key really gave me the willies, same for Salem's Lot. I think they are all worth reading. I've heard from many people who weren't generally fans of the genre, become 'constant readers' themselves. Stephen is such a master of his craft that one does tend to become addicted to his works.

[tenngolfer]

Under the Dome is a brilliant book and is not 'scary' in the traditional sense. It's quite different from the supernatural storylines of say IT or The Shining....You will enjoy UTD. :)

To Lus28

I started Under The Dome this weekend after recommendations from others on this board, after reading 11 22 63. I agree with the recommendations. It's a good story, told well, and the horror part is the monster that may lurk in anyone of us. Enjoy.

[dregj]

To Lus28

I started Under The Dome this weekend after recommendations from others on this board, after reading 11 22 63. I agree with the recommendations. It's a good story, told well, and the horror part is the monster that may lurk in anyone of us. Enjoy.

i hope you find it better than i did

[Banjo Kazooie]

It was a very bittersweet ending. I actually enjoyed it, because Jake didn't marry Sadie, but he saved her from Oswald.

[AchtungBaby]

I don't think it's the best ending to a Stephen King book (I gotta go with IT, Pet Sematary or Hearts in Atlantis on that one), but it does rank right up there.

[they all float down here]

Thank you. I do agree 11/22/63 is the best

[The Bishop]

I cant wait to try 11/22/63 after i finish Bag of Bones. By any chance, do you know if Bag of Bones has a great ending? Thanks... -Bishop

[dregj]

i may have to try dark tower soon,i was instantly put off by the mention of cowboys in the book.are there alot of cowboys or just one.ow many do i have to put up with?