Connections, Connections!

[Sundrop]

I've been reading lots of posts lately from foloks who notice connections of DT to almost every other Sk book.....
Now, I'm not knocking that at all. I like reading about the obvious connections as well as the theories.
But I wonder......am I the only person who just reads without looking for these connections? Is there something wrong with my brain because I'm reading story after story, and not stopping and having an "Ah-Ha! moment" or even thinking about whether the story intertwines with DT or not?
Am I alone in thinking that Uncle Stevie didn't actually set out to connect everything he's ever written to DT?

[~Ally~]

Nope, yer not alone chickee, I feel the same way.

Some of the connections people post are the most tenuous of possible links that it makes me wee noggin hurt just contemplating how they manage to stretch from one tiny "thing" to something DT related. :umm:

[PatInTheHat]

Ya know it never even occurred to me until I joined here, well you know, outside of the obvious.
Reckon I just thought I'd come across the occasional hidden high quality sweet & dreamy chocolate Easter egg on Christmas kinda thing, ~whoooosh~~~~ no connections...hmm, like reminders maybe, or satisfying synapses o' subconscious Stevo serendipitousnesses's:oo:...somethin like that:rolleyes:.
But then for whom I think is a pretty fair to midland observant minded kinda fella, me can be unbelievably ~whoooosh~~~ obtuse, sometimes:blush:.

[Spideyman]

I don't intentionally look for DT connections, they just sort of pop up off the page and give me a light bulb moment/ a reflexion back to something I read in a DT book.

[Lily Sawyer]

Sunny, you're not the only one who tramples over all the connections while reading. I become too engrossed in the story to pay attention, and it's only when I do a re-read, usually a year or two later, that I pick up on any connections. (Unless it's an in-your-face connection like the one Jake has with the It kids in Derry. You can't not get that if you've read It.)

[Chuggs]

I've been reading lots of posts lately from foloks who notice connections of DT to almost every other Sk book.....
Now, I'm not knocking that at all. I like reading about the obvious connections as well as the theories.
But I wonder......am I the only person who just reads without looking for these connections? Is there something wrong with my brain because I'm reading story after story, and not stopping and having an "Ah-Ha! moment" or even thinking about whether the story intertwines with DT or not?
Am I alone in thinking that Uncle Stevie didn't actually set out to connect everything he's ever written to DT?

I wonder about certain things from time to time, but I wouldn't say that I "look" for any connections. And I think that sometimes Sai King doesn't mean for stories to be connected, but that the stroies themselves go there. In so many ways, a story writes itself. Other times, though, I'm sure he connects on purpose.

[unclelouie]

I've been reading lots of posts lately from foloks who notice connections of DT to almost every other Sk book.....
Now, I'm not knocking that at all. I like reading about the obvious connections as well as the theories.
But I wonder......am I the only person who just reads without looking for these connections? Is there something wrong with my brain because I'm reading story after story, and not stopping and having an "Ah-Ha! moment" or even thinking about whether the story intertwines with DT or not?
Am I alone in thinking that Uncle Stevie didn't actually set out to connect everything he's ever written to DT?

If you don't enjoy finding connections, then no one is forcing you to find them. I am certain King's books are just as enjoyable without the connection finding. However, on a personal level... I enjoy finding connections, because the Dark Tower series basically explains how the enitre SK multiverse is CONNECTED.

The Dark Tower cannonizes SK's work. All of his work is part of the same multiverse... just like DC or Marvel comics... Star Wars... Star Trek... etc.

I agree some people go a bit far in finding connections... but there are obvious connections, and I think they are fascinating. If you dont', then fine.

[unclelouie]

I don't intentionally look for DT connections, they just sort of pop up off the page and give me a light bulb moment/ a reflexion back to something I read in a DT book.

I agree with this. Most connections jump off the page at me as well. I don't have to go searching extensively for them. They usually are fairly obvious, and do cause you to experience those light bulb moments.

I do admit though... anytime I see a number in a King novel (phone number, date, birthday, interstate sign), I always see if I can add it up to 19. That's just me tho!

[bryras]

Yes, Sundrop.

You are the only one. Weirdo!

:laugh:

Just playing! I feel the same way. After reading I sometimes relate things back to the Dark Tower, but rarely during the read.

[carrie's younger brother]

I've been reading SK since he first published Carrie in paperback and like to think I am a pretty dedicated constant reader. But unless the connections are very obvious, I never see them. And I don't think it has made my reading experiences any less because of it. In fact, I find it rather freeing not to have to analyze every line looking for a connection. I just enjoy each book for what it is.

[Evil Queen]

I don't get any connections unless there's actual names and even then, I might not catch it unless it's a reread. I just like to read the story for itself.

[Chuggs]

I don't get any connections unless there's actual names and even then, I might not catch it unless it's a reread. I just like to read the story for itself.
I'm that way too. A lot of times I don't even see the connection, even with a name. Unless of course its a major character.

[GNTLGNT]

...I'm probably not the best one to ask Sunny...since I just put two and two together, and figured out that all the people here are fans of some writer feller...and that he's published real By Gorry books!!!....

[Sundrop]

Yes, Sundrop.

You are the only one. Weirdo!

:laugh:

Just playing! I feel the same way. After reading I sometimes relate things back to the Dark Tower, but rarely during the read.

So I guess I wasn't doing such a good job of hiding it....:laugh:

[Sundrop]

...I'm probably not the best one to ask Sunny...since I just put two and two together, and figured out that all the people here are fans of some writer feller...and that he's published real By Gorry books!!!....

Dang it, Can't you just make up something to make me feel good? :tongue:

[Lily Sawyer]

I'm that way too. A lot of times I don't even see the connection, even with a name. Unless of course its a major character.

I am SO glad there are others (smart others I might add) who are as oblivious as I am when I read a King book. I just don't go looking for connections, I guess. I know they've been obvious in the past, and they've been fun to discover, sort of like Easter eggs on a DVD. :-)

I love the connections between The Dark Half, The Sun Dog, and Needful Things. That Castle Rock trilogy is great.

[Neesy]

I've been reading lots of posts lately from foloks who notice connections of DT to almost every other Sk book.....
Now, I'm not knocking that at all. I like reading about the obvious connections as well as the theories.
But I wonder......am I the only person who just reads without looking for these connections? Is there something wrong with my brain because I'm reading story after story, and not stopping and having an "Ah-Ha! moment" or even thinking about whether the story intertwines with DT or not?
Am I alone in thinking that Uncle Stevie didn't actually set out to connect everything he's ever written to DT?

Having not yet read Dark Tower or the series (I did get The Wind Through the Keyhole but only read a bit and then had to take it back to the library) then my answer to you is No - you are not the only one. One of these days I should pick up the first in the series as many people seem somewhat obsessed with it. It's probably a good read (understatement of the day!) :rolleyes:

[Samantha_]

I do see connections. However, believe many books (not in a series) are worth a read and fabulous, on their merit, alone.

[blunthead]

When I became a Constant Reader I'd heard very little about sK including no mention of connections, so my first exposure to one was at first a bit confusing then very interesting. I'd read Desperation and had heard that The Regulators was a good followup, so I read that. Here was Collie Entragian again, what's going on? I thought This Stephen King is more and more interesting...

I don't look for connections, yet. I'm still getting caught up, during which time I'm certain to continue noticing them. For instance, when I eventually read 'Salem's Lot I'll notice at least one character from DT. However, when I am able to start treating myself to rereads finally, I suspect connecting connections will become a new hobby.

[fushingfeef]

I'm not as obsessed with the connections as I used to be. Now I just read them and smile and move on.

[Daniel Lee Severn]

It's not so much that I look for connections, most of them just pop out if you've read enough King to recognize where a connection comes into play. The fact that the story arc of The Dark Tower takes place on several different planes of existence gives one reason to ponder whether all of his stories take place on different planes connected to the Tower, I'm not saying that it is a certainty, just that it is justifiable to think such a thing. As you read and re-read more King, I'm sure you'll begin to notice these possible connections, it's just part of the fun, lol.

[unclelouie]

Speaking of connections...

I am on my first read of The Stand (yep, mid 30s, and JUST NOW reading The Stand). Anyhow, other than the obvious Randall Flagg connection, did anyone else notice that when Lloyd Henreid is in jail, and Flagg comes to free him, that Flagg had a black stone in his hand with a red eye on it. And he gave Lloyd the stone. Just sayin.... Black Thirteeen, mayhap? Nah...

[GNTLGNT]

Speaking of connections...

I am on my first read of The Stand (yep, mid 30s, and JUST NOW reading The Stand). Anyhow, other than the obvious Randall Flagg connection, did anyone else notice that when Lloyd Henreid is in jail, and Flagg comes to free him, that Flagg had a black stone in his hand with a red eye on it. And he gave Lloyd the stone. Just sayin.... Black Thirteeen, mayhap? Nah...

...nah, it was a sigul of you know who.....

[~Ally~]

...nah, it was a sigul of you know who.....

He who shall not be named?? :eek2:

Lord Voldermort!! :oh:

[Sundrop]

He who shall not be named?? :eek2:

Lord Voldermort!! :oh:

:rofl:

[GNTLGNT]

He who shall not be named?? :eek2:

Lord Voldermort!! :oh:

...kissin' cousins at least...

[gypsycrow]

He who shall not be named?? :eek2:

Lord Voldermort!! :oh:

Well Stephen King had Sneeches (sp) in the Wolves of Calla....right?

[roland123]

is this thread still alive? i have some coincidences you guys might be interested to hear

[GNTLGNT]

is this thread still alive? i have some coincidences you guys might be interested to hear

...it hasn't "coded" if that's what you mean...:wink2:

[homer_sapien]

I don't actively search for connection between books (DT related or not) when I'm reading a book, but I do notice some stuff if its obvious like the "Christine" style Plymouth Fury in 11/22/63. The more in depth links I don't always notice though.

The links are actually part of how I found this forum. I recently finished adding the books from "The Dresden Files" on my nook and after I finished reading through them I decided to start adding some SK stuff. I found the forum while looking for a site where I could check the connections in a book before I added it to the nook and read it. Particularly for the books I'd originally read long before I started the Gunslinger.

[blunthead]

is this thread still alive? i have some coincidences you guys might be interested to hear
Too late. Just kidding. What the hell are they?

[blunthead]

I don't actively search for connection between books (DT related or not) when I'm reading a book, but I do notice some stuff if its obvious like the "Christine" style Plymouth Fury in 11/22/63. The more in depth links I don't always notice though.

The links are actually part of how I found this forum. I recently finished adding the books from "The Dresden Files" on my nook and after I finished reading through them I decided to start adding some SK stuff. I found the forum while looking for a site where I could check the connections in a book before I added it to the nook and read it. Particularly for the books I'd originally read long before I started the Gunslinger.
Welcome, homer sapien! Love the username! Keep posting!

[GNTLGNT]

...Homer Sapien...

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[homer_sapien]

I've been using the name for over 10 years. I didn't even see that for the first time until a few years later. I even used it as my desktop wallpaper for a while.

[Lily Sawyer]

December saw me prowling antique malls in middle Tennessee and northern Alabama for interesting Christmas presents.
One of the places I went into was a one-room affair. I can't remember the locale name, so we'll go with Booniesburg for now.

Among the displays of maple syrup, fishing lures, and assorted Authentic Maine Paraphernalia was a large sign that read "Ask me about my connection with Stephen King!"
So I did.
- His response was that he'd gone to the gubernatorial inauguration party for Angus King, back when he won the election in Maine in 1995. Apparently you-know-who was present as well. And the store owner, a native of Maine who transplanted himself to Sticksville, TN because he loved the area so much, was very proud that he'd had an evening's worth of conversation with The Man.

Connections, connections. I'd never have guessed a Maine-iac would have *chosen* to move to the rural South, let alone one who was as proud of his contact with The Man as anyone here who's met him in person. He was THRILLED to share the memory with me. :-)

[Moderator]

I'd never have guessed a Maine-iac would have *chosen* to move to the rural South

Winters here will do that. :smile2: In addition to the FL snow birds, the past few years there I've noticed a trend with people in this area moving to North Carolina to live year-round.

[Neesy]

Winters here will do that. :smile2: In addition to the FL snow birds, the past few years there I've noticed a trend with people in this area moving to North Carolina to live year-round.
Just how bad ARE the winters?
http://www.huntmaineblackbear.com/images/snowdeer/SnowDeer.jpgWith snow that high in Maine it must make the huntin' rather easy (that is if you want to shoot Bambi's Mom) hehehe

[Sundrop]

Winters here will do that. :smile2: In addition to the FL snow birds, the past few years there I've noticed a trend with people in this area moving to North Carolina to live year-round.

Well, I make some great iced tea.......just sayin'.......you know, in case you or Uncle Steve decide to move in next door or something ♥

[Bev Vincent]

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[Moderator]

Just how bad ARE the winters?
With snow that high in Maine it must make the huntin' rather easy (that is if you want to shoot Bambi's Mom) hehehe

This hasn't been that bad of a year with snow but we've had a couple of these cold snaps. Was minus 5 (20 below with the windchill) this morning when I got to work and still hasn't reach zero yet. What I find to be the worst part about our winters is that they are so long. The cold weather begins in October and warm spring temps don't really happen until mid-May most years. It is not common, but also not unusual to have snow storms in April with significant accumulation. The snow doesn't stick around for long and will melt off in a few days but it can have quite an effect on moods. After years, or a lifetime of that, it just gets to be too much to put up with anymore.

Fortunately for the deer, hunting season ends in November--usually before the deep snow hits. :smile2: My partner has been putting out food for the deer this year. We've had 5 in the yard at a time and there may be others that are coming as we don't have a good way of telling them apart especially now that the bucks don't have antlers. Hopefully he won't be regretting that this summer when we plant our garden. :smile2:

[blunthead]

...the worst part about our winters is that they are so long. The cold weather begins in October and warm spring temps don't really happen until mid-May most years. It is not common, but also not unusual to have snow storms in April with significant accumulation. The snow doesn't stick around for long and will melt off in a few days but it can have quite an effect on moods. After years, or a lifetime of that, it just gets to be too much to put up with anymore...That's what it was like for me in Michigan. I lived there for 13 years. The winters were simply way too long for me. I don't know if or how much in my case my having grown up in the south was a factor in my eventual cabin fever and need to move away, but I remember once in mid-May looking out of the living room windows and watching it snowing and I started saying, "Don't you people see what's happening here?! This is wrong!". There were no people which is maybe a good thing and beside the point. It was depressing after 13 years. Because it's just wrong.

[Neesy]

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Meanwhile_aadbe9_1433870.jpg
I know, I know! This is why I am unable to leave my house today (that plus a light case of the Montezuma's revenge following our Mexican wedding trip, oh vey...)

[GNTLGNT]

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