Human Evil

[michal]

I really liked Apt Pupil because to me Mr. King managed to show in this book that the monsters that live within human hearts - and not monstrous man, just simple, small and at times well-educated ones, can be much more frightening than any creature that resides under our beds or in our imagination.

[Cowboy]

I agree. The creatures under the bed make for good stories and if told well can be a bit scary. But it is the character that could be living next door to you that becomes the really frightening monster.

[Damaris]

It was among the first King stories I ever read and it still makes me uneasy. The part with the cat and the stove ... it still gives me chills. I think it was great to read such a story early on, to help get a feel for Mr. King's voice, but man it sure sticks with you.

[aptpupil]

"I really liked Apt Pupil"

Thanks. Most people find that I'm a nice guy when they take time to get to know me! :cool2:

[marew1]

My mother always told me to be afraid of the living and not the dead.

[morefutility]

Human evil is a constant theme in many of the Steven King novels I have read. That makes a good bit of sense considering that human evil is a constant theme in the life of too many. Its almost nice to see evil in a fictional setting, where it can be justly dealt with (the brothers Grimm knew their business also) as opposed to the helplessness often felt by its victims. Try reading The Kindly Ones for another fictional insight of a similar character.

[dsurrett]

I liked the book more than the movie. The movie had to water down several things.

[karend3]

I loved the book, the story was so enthralling I couldn't put it down. The movie however boring and badly directed.

[ME-He Har Har]

Apt Pupil?
This wasn't released in Australia.
Therefor I can't view it or comment on it.
Wasn't it about Nazi's?

[aneaglesangel]

I haven't read this one yet...but I agree with your mom mare! Be much more afraid of the living than the dead. When I'm out on investigation (if it happens to be outside, which isn't usually the case) I carry a weapon, and it's not for the dead, I assure you!

[jules17330]

This is one of King's stories I have only read once and can't pick up again. The animal torture is too much for me.

[EddieDean]

This story was banned from my school (when i was in school). Although i believe it stemmed from an english teacher at a different school making the kids in his/her class read it for an assignment

[JRLauer]

My mother always told me to be afraid of the living and not the dead.

She was right. It's sad to say but there are people who live among us that are evil to the core, and they will not hesitate to hurt or kill you if they think it will help them in what ever they're doing.

[tracie]

remember it's always the shy,good mannered,and very quite that you have to be afaid of because their the ones who you will never expect to do you or anyone harm.

[Albie]

It was among the first King stories I ever read and it still makes me uneasy. The part with the cat and the stove ... it still gives me chills. I think it was great to read such a story early on, to help get a feel for Mr. King's voice, but man it sure sticks with you.

This is one of 4 stories in Different Seasons. I suggest Stand By Me for King nonfiction.

[Albie]

This is one of King's stories I have only read once and can't pick up again. The animal torture is too much for me.

Agree. I also do not believe any of the characters had any redeeming qualities. Well written - my opinion - just the worst of the 4 stories in Different Seasons

[Damaris]

I wouldn't say it's the worst, just the ... darkest. The one most like a Bachman book. The one that sits up with you at night and unexpectedly lays cold hands on the back of your neck.