Apt Pupil

[char80]

I'm halfway through the book now and after reading everyones comments I can't wait to read the rest! I have to say that so far I am really impressed, especially with the way the story kicks in so quickly!!

[aptpupil]

Hi Char

I guess that I'm the logical person to respond to this, but to be honest, if I was introducing someone to Stephen King, then Apt Pupil would be a long way down my "recommended reading" list.

Not saying that there's anything intrinsically wrong with it, but it's just not one of my favourites. On the bright side, however, if you really like it, then there's a whole mountain of other SK stuff that you'll positively love. :cool2:

[Danivan]

LOL @ aptpupil. Aptpupil was one of my favorite short stories when I had favorites. That story stuck with me for a long time. When others had faded from my memory that one was still clear. Not sure what it was, the sheer potential for evil I think.
Glad you are enjoying it!

[Mary Strickland]

Hi Char, If you like this story, you will love the Dark Tower series.

[yog-sothoth]

I agree with Danivan. It's the one short story I go back to over and over.

[JRLauer]

It's been quite a few years since I read this story, but I do remember that I found it very intriguing.

[bsymom927]

Just adding my 2 cents! Liked the movie, loved the book! The book was much more interesting! I think the book got much deeper into both psyches.

[aSecretAgent]

the movie is good

[michal]

The story left a long lasting impression on me, and I recently reread it and found it better than ever. The film I liked so so, I though the casting wasn't bad, but it lacked some of the power the book had, as usually happens in cases like these.

[jordystams]

loved the story

[karend3]

The story was awesome but do not waste your money on the movie, even though it was with Ian McKillan it stank, they did an awful job with it.

[JayneH]

never seen the movie but loved the book !

[jlessl]

Absolutely loved the movie! I need to read the book. The book, as is the usual case, must be much better.

[Mark R]

I really enjoyed the book, thought that it was good read and the movie was pretty good too.

[Jake Featherston]

The story was awesome but do not waste your money on the movie, even though it was with Ian McKillan it stank, they did an awful job with it.

Very true. Great story; lousy movie. As an aside, the band "Anthrax" has a song which is about Apt Pupil.

[karend3]

The story was awesom but the movie was so disappointing.

[pimli prentiss]

Cant remember exactly what happened at the end of apt pupil all i can remember *SPOILER ALERT* is that the old man overdoses on sleeping pills and spends eternity with the nightmares. Can anyone fill in the blanks? Thanks.

[asg]

The boy loses it and shoots his guidance counseler and heads to the highway with the rifle. It takes 5 hours to take him down.

[karend3]

Loved the story, unfortunately the movie fell way short.

[Mookie]

I loved this movie! I sat down to watch it not knowing it was written by King. ( I thought I had read ALL of his works.. silly me) My husband had recorded it on the Dvr because he thought it was excellent and wanted to watch it again together. So, now I have got to get my hands on that book. I am compiling a list of must have books that I have missed and the list is growing daily. I have been a King fan forever and thought I hadn't missed much......oh how wrong. But it is going to be so much fun to remedy that!

[Spaceman Spiff]

Saw this movie a couple months for the first time, and enjoyed it very much.

(Tragic about what happened to the actor who played the lead role). (Brad Renfro).

Thanks,
John

[Manxkitti]

I'm going to have to read this one again. I haven't read it since high school, which seems like eons ago.

[Mary Strickland]

Saw this movie Saturday, Oct. 10 and thought it was exceptional. The acting and the story were much better than expected. Since I have not read this yet, I was surprised about the subject matter, though it was perfectly logical.

[Mr. Jingles]

Saw this movie a couple months for the first time, and enjoyed it very much.

(Tragic about what happened to the actor who played the lead role). (Brad Renfro).

Thanks,
John

I just read about him online, what a terrible tragedy!

[ibstella]

I just found out it is a movie too - will have to check it out sometime.
I read the story when I was a teenager. While I found it "interesting", it really wasn't my cup of tea.

[Albie]

The movie's ending did not follow the book either.

[Albie]

Absolutely loved the movie! I need to read the book. The book, as is the usual case, must be much better.

The book does a much better job of developing the story. The book ends quite a bit different from the movie.

[Albie]

Saw this movie Saturday, Oct. 10 and thought it was exceptional. The acting and the story were much better than expected. Since I have not read this yet, I was surprised about the subject matter, though it was perfectly logical.

The book develops the relationship between these two over many, many years. They develop an interdependency which is well done in the book. The movie, no movie, could do this justice unless it was much, much longer.

[Albie]

I just found out it is a movie too - will have to check it out sometime.
I read the story when I was a teenager. While I found it "interesting", it really wasn't my cup of tea.

I didn't like the Nouvella and the movie is a pale version of the book. It's shown on TV every now and again in the USA. If you are in the USA, you can go to Fancast.com, register and set it as a favorite and fancast will send you an email when it is on in your area.

That's how I caught this morning on local Fox channel.

[Wilkes]

This story looks very interesting. I saw the trailer and it seems like a movie which will bring strong emotions to you.

[Er0tic NeUr0t1c]

Hi Char, If you like this story, you will love the Dark Tower series.

but this story has absolutely nothing to do with the Dark Tower. This story is realistic as opposed to supernatural. i just think that was a bad reference to another sk book. sorry to be a dick.