Gerald's Game

**fairy76** · August 27th, 2009

As a King fan since the age of 12 (or was it 13?), it should go without saying that there are obviously things I "missed" on the first go 'round with some of his books. Not that I didn't "get" Gerald's Game, but I've only read it once (thanks to a neglectful "friend" that didn't return it) and its on my list of "Books to Buy--AGAIN". I'd love to revist this one as an adult.

**Jack Roman** · September 28th, 2009

Originally Posted by Victoria

Just finished this book a few weeks ago. I bought it when it first came out in March of 92(?) and it just got shuffled. (sorry Mr. King). I thought this book was amazing. The psychological aspect was truely amazing. I could definitely feel the fear and desperation. What do you think?

You had the book since 92? Well the important thing is that you read it. And yes I could feel Jessie's desperation and dismay. I loved the book!

**Manxkitti** · September 28th, 2009

I was in the middle of the road on this one. I want to re-read this one. Still sitting on my shelf.

**joyfulgirlh** · October 17th, 2010

I just watched "Secret Window" for only the second time since it first came out... It's been long enough that I didn't remember a lot about the movie, and I re-realized that I love this adaptation! I enjoyed the film so much! Seems off topic right?
Except while I was watching the special features on the "Secret Window" DVD, it occurred to me that David Koepp the guy who wrote and directed "Secret Window" would be a great choice to have a go at the film adaptation of "Gerald's Game".
I'd really love to see a screen adaptation of "Gerald's Game", I think it's past due, right about time and someone like David Koepp would be the right person to do it!
~goes off wondering if there's a female thriller film writer/director who'd be suitable for an adaptation of "Gerald's Game"... Hmm... A woman could be just the ticket...~

M-O-O-N that spells movie!
(guess what other movie I just watched recently...)

**Robert 'Bob' Gray** · October 25th, 2010

I totally agree. The scene where she gets free had me utterly cringing (in a good way

) while I was still desperate to read on. This is exactly the feeling I look for in a good horror! I also found the exploration of childhood trauma fascinating!

**Ering** · November 2nd, 2010

The part where she cut herself to get free was the most intense thing I've ever read. It made me like look away from the book. This is the first book of his that I read and now I'm reading The Stand.

**joyfulgirlh** · November 15th, 2010

There are definitely some moments in this book that would make for some good squirms on screen! Hmm... I think it's time for another re-read...

**Schmidty** · August 1st, 2011

Originally Posted by donna1982

I enjoyed this book very much.

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. It REALLY scared me. I know a lot of people don't like it, but I thought it was great, and it really delivered.

This was the only book that scared me and I thank Stephen King for it. I have been waiting years to be scared. But now Im okay. Had to run to the bathroom and run back into my room a couple of time but im okay.

**Lina** · October 1st, 2012

I finally finished reading Gerald's Game. In general, I can say I liked it, though it was going very slowly and very hard. Sure, the ending was unexpected. But I cannot say the book scared me...well, maybe only once when I was reading very late at night. But in general, I think the book was okay, though it will not be on the list of my favorites.

**RichardX** · January 15th, 2013

I finally re-read this one for the first time since it was released. It's a somewhat better book than I recalled. Some very grim and well-written parts. Hopefully no spoilers here, but the chapter that recounts the eclipse is fairly compelling and creep stuff. For good or ill the best written segment of the book. I found the crossovers to Dolores Claiborne a bit tiresome. It really didn't add much, and other than the timing of events wasn't clear on why there was any connection. And Jessie's attitude to her dead husband was downright weird. I think this was written during King's feminist phase, but her general lack of concern for her husband and focus on her own situation didn't make her a very likeable character. At least in my opinion. The ending was almost a seperate story and came off a bit hollow. Everything tied up in a neat bow when it might have been better to remain ambiguous. Overall, though, still a good read on a dark and stormy night.