Lisey's Story

[liseylandon]

Just wondering if anyone has read Lisey's Story? I reread it again and fell in love one more time. I love the fact that it isnt like most of SK's writings. It truly is a new age love story. I feel the love that Lisey's had for Scott. Dont want to say much more because I dont know how to do the whole Spoiler Alert thing......but just wanted to get anyone's elses feelings on it.

Loved Duma Key too.....any thoughts? While I love his old stuff.....his newer stuff rocks too!!!

[Reence]

I enjoyed this book. I hadn't read a Stephen King novel in 5 years, but always used to enjoy them. This one reminded me of that. It was a juicy story. Couldn't put it down for hours.
Reence

[liseylandon]

I loved this book. It is a great read. I truly felt the love that Scott had for Lisey and vice versey!!

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

It became my favourite Sai King novel on reading, replacing The Stand after almost thirty years. I recently re-read it and, as usual, got even more out of it the second time.

Although Dark Tower is my favourite work.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

Recently reread Lisey's Story & enjoyed it even more than the 1st time. A juicy story, indeed.

[evil78angel]

LOVED Lisey's Story!! One of my fave SK books!!:smile2:

[deltadog32]

I was able to enjoy this story on audio book and absolutely loved it. Can't say that it's my favorite but it ranks up there.

[Drawn to Ka-tet]

I have co-workers who had a terrible time getting through Lisey's Story and I couldn't understand their troubles. I felt pulled along by the story. It was compelling and I couldn't put it down till the end.

I just kept encouraging them to stick with it. Once they got to Booya Moon, they were all set..It was the bad gunky that slowed them down.
Long days and pleasant nights.

[smooth operator]

I loved this book, too. I even loved the cover.

[GarratyVStebbins]

I just started this one and i'm wondering is the whole thing about her remembering Scott or does it actually get interesting and have a story to it.

I just read The Dark Half which obviously has a much different feel to it, so i'm looking for some blood!! haha. I just want a point to the story.

You all seem to like it so what's the pull?

[swiftdog01]

Eh, read it. Couldn't really get in to it. Not my cup of tea..........

[waterlilyjaguar]

I enjoyed this book. I hadn't read a Stephen King novel in 5 years, but always used to enjoy them. This one reminded me of that. It was a juicy story. Couldn't put it down for hours.
Reence

Glad you liked it Reence, this is one of my favorites of Sk. Great plot,
characters and story line.:grinning:

[waterlilyjaguar]

Stay with it Garraty, it does get better. It is more on the line of Bag of Bones
and has that romantic connection to it and delves into their relationship and loss.
Don't give up on it now, it is a great novel.

[marew1]

:smile2: I liked Lisey's Story. It was a different type of story for SK. Read Duma Key, you'll enjoy that one too.

[GarratyVStebbins]

Stay with it Garraty, it does get better. It is more on the line of Bag of Bones
and has that romantic connection to it and delves into their relationship and loss.
Don't give up on it now, it is a great novel.

ok :)

[Luli]

Lisey's story is a great book!:smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yup, I loved Lisey's Story and Duma Key too.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Loved Lisey's Story. Second time around was even better. Have you tried Bag of Bones?

Duma Key was awesome.

[Speedygi81]

First ever SK book I ever read, and at that time I didn't have anyone point out to me about what's so different about it compared to his other works. I guess that helped alot as I enjoyed it immensely. I could put myself in Lisey's shoes even though I'm a guy and that is quite something. That was when I started buying more and more SK books.

[#1 Constant Reader]

I really enjoyed Lisey's Story but then again I only read SK and I enjoy ALL his books!! When he cut her breast I cringed Duma Key is also great. Its very different than other stories IMO. Also if you liked LS I suggest you read Rose Madder if you have not already!! Its really good too!

[Kim L.]

Loved Lisey's Story, even more so the 2nd time I read it.

[EBK357]

i dont think anybody has read lisey's story.....j/k
i liked it very good read

[waterlilyjaguar]

I also loved Lisey's Story and have to re-read it. A great love story and could really
relate to her loss.
I like that SK has moved into different ways of relating horror and still keeping the
read on a human level. Duma Key did this to me too.
Now can't wait for the new short story book to become available.

[donna1982]

Lisey's Story started as a Very Slow read for me. However, about halfway through I really got into it, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[StandFanLC]

I really enjoyed Lisey's Story. It was a Stephen King love story, it had the love coupled with King's imagination for the extreme left-center. I didn't understand some parts of it, but overall I thought it was great.

I just started Duma Key, I plan on finishing it when I go out of town next week. So far, I like it, I have just read the first several pages and I'm already looking forward to where he's going to take my imagination!

"Go places only your imagination can take you, there you find the truth and beauty of what you can do."

[lowlypaperclip]

I particularly loved Lisey's Story. Yes, it's not your typical King masterpiece, but it just goes to show that King is not just a master of horror, but he can also deliver eerily romantic stories. Kudos!:biggrin2:

[LOTUS]

I am looking forward to rereading it.I liked it,but I have to do it one more time and pay attention to the details and really get into the story.Good books should be read at least twice.:biggrin2:

[pennywise123]

I really should be used to it by now, but I am still amazed how well Stephen King writes women..Gerald's Game,Dolores Claiborne, and now, precious Lisey. This book disturbed me because it was so real..It was hard to step back from it because it brought up such powerful emotions. Every time i swear Mr. King can't possibly get any better, he does. Then, there is the audiobook cd!!! Mare Winningham became Lisey. If this novel is ever made into a movie, she is the actress to play her. So, anyone reading this...open your heart to this beautiful,sad,glorious story of unconditional love..you won't be sorry:smile2:

[liseylandon]

Hello all....sorry I havent been on in a while to answer anyone. I work days alot and it is useless for me to get on during the weekend because I get frustrated that no one can talk to me!! LOL

Anyways....going to have to read Rose Madder. And I totally agree with the way SK writes women. And the way he can describe any situation. Sometimes it makes you feel like he wrote the store just for you.

I picked up Duma Key the day it came out. I am originally from Florida and my family still lives down there. Siesta Key is our favorite beach and Davis Island is where my sister had her wedding reception......so I felt like I was going home!! It was fabulous!

Keep it up!!

[JohnDalglish]

I really should be used to it by now, but I am still amazed how well Stephen King writes women..Gerald's Game,Dolores Claiborne, and now, precious Lisey. This book disturbed me because it was so real..It was hard to step back from it because it brought up such powerful emotions. Every time i swear Mr. King can't possibly get any better, he does. Then, there is the audiobook cd!!! Mare Winningham became Lisey. If this novel is ever made into a movie, she is the actress to play her. So, anyone reading this...open your heart to this beautiful,sad,glorious story of unconditional love..you won't be sorry:smile2:

Hi,

Completely agree.

Have you read Rose Madder yet? Or Bag of Bones or Insomnia?

Long days and pleasant nights

[pennywise123]

Rose Madder is the only Stephen King book I haven't read. I bought the book as soon as it came out, but have not been able to read it. I know it will be a good book. I have read all of Mr. King's books, but somehow, this one, from the description scares, or maybe a better word is disturbs me. I think I have picked it up at least ten times, and put it down, vowing to read it next time I see it on my shelf. Sounds crazy, no????

[#1 Constant Reader]

Rose Madder is the only Stephen King book I haven't read. I bought the book as soon as it came out, but have not been able to read it. I know it will be a good book. I have read all of Mr. King's books, but somehow, this one, from the description scares, or maybe a better word is disturbs me. I think I have picked it up at least ten times, and put it down, vowing to read it next time I see it on my shelf. Sounds crazy, no????

You dont sound crazy at all. Books about abuse can be disturbing to some people, but I love how SK ultimately empowers the women. It is, however, a very good book. I hope that one day you can read it.;)

[lost.in.pdx]

Both my boyfriend and I read Lisey's Story and loved it, although we kept arguing over how to pronounce "Lisey"! Liked it so much that I'm setting up a birthday bool to give him his birthday gift... something only he and I will understand as not many of our friends are as avid of readers :biggrin2:

[hilmir]

I've been reading SK books since I was 10 and I must say now that I'm a grown up, I really enjoy Lisey's Story. Not so much because it was an all out horror fest, which I would have loved as a kid, but because it really lets you enjoy the nuances of a relationship.

Even though SK got a bit of flack for using to much made up jargon, I actually really appreciated things like SOWISA, holler you home, Good Ma's African, because they exist in every relationship, my parents', my friends. Little jokes or call names that show that its aged cheekiness, a bit bittersweet but all genuine.

The first part of the book was a bit slow. But my own temperature dropped when Manda said Bool for the first time. And towards the end, when Lisey finally gained a position of power, I found the same feeling I got watching Ripley from Aliens strapping grenades, flamethrowers & launchers to get back what's hers.

It was a good read, scary to know that everyone goes to the pool, even the ones who don't deserve to, but all in all, a really touching story not just about love, but trust & secrets - a huge theme I found with the book.

[hilmir]

Both my boyfriend and I read Lisey's Story and loved it, although we kept arguing over how to pronounce "Lisey"! Liked it so much that I'm setting up a birthday bool to give him his birthday gift... something only he and I will understand as not many of our friends are as avid of readers :biggrin2:

haha that is a really cute idea. a birthday bool, aww.
and everyone *ok, maybe a handful* knows that you only give bools to the ppl you love the most :)

[Raven4404]

It's hard for me to pick a favorite of any of Stephen King's writings but I haven't read one I don't like (maybe and ending but not a book.) Anway, Lisey's story was awesome! I loved every word of that book...

[ally61685]

absolutely loved this one...my personal fav...the images were crazy...felt like i was there with lisey the whole time

[henrythomasgirl]

Just wondering if anyone has read Lisey's Story? I reread it again and fell in love one more time. I love the fact that it isnt like most of SK's writings. It truly is a new age love story. I feel the love that Lisey's had for Scott. Dont want to say much more because I dont know how to do the whole Spoiler Alert thing......but just wanted to get anyone's elses feelings on it.

Loved Duma Key too.....any thoughts? While I love his old stuff.....his newer stuff rocks too!!!

Oh my gosh.... I ADORE, LOVE, and TREASURE this book!!!!! I'm on my second re-read- this time my hardback copy- and am just as blown away time number two as I was time number one. Scott and Lisey are my two favorite characters in the whole of Sai's multiverse :love:.... for numerous reasons, one extremely personal, in fact. We have to do papers in English 1123 (Comp 2) this semester and I plan on doing a comprehensive analysis of Lisey. This book speaks so strongly to me..... Stephen ripped my heart to bits when he wrote it. But I'm so glad he did write it.

I better shut up..... I'm getting rather long-winded. :biggrin2:

[bethmoorahpl]

I love Lisey's Story. And Duma Key. Even though they're new, they're probably in my top 5. I guess i just feel like the classics should be better, or more liked, but those two are amazing.

[Perse Jr.]

I finished Lisey's Story yesterday. I am so bummed to be finished; I wish it had been another 1,000 pages. What an incredible story; so different and surreal, yet realistic and heart-wrenching. Awesome. I've tried explaining the book to people and it's just impossible.

Anyway, I'm curious to know if anyone else expected Lisey and Scott to see each other one more time in Boo'Ya Moon. I kept waiting for him to speak (literally) to Lisey or walk out from behind the tree while she read "her" story.

I wish that had happened, but then it was still an incredible ending and sincerely incredible book. Now what though? This book will "stay" with me for a long time. I wonder what time of day it is in Boo'Ya Moon? :smile2:

[michal]

Don't get me wrong - I've bought it and enjoyed it, but unlike other Mr. King's books like Salem's Lot, It, Different Seasons, The Stand, Wolves of the Calla, Everything eventual and even the somewhat socking Bags of Bones - all of which and many others I've read not once or twice, but dosens of times, with Lissi's Story once was all I needed.

[JohnDalglish]

Don't get me wrong - I've bought it and enjoyed it, but unlike other Mr. King's books like Salem's Lot, It, Different Seasons, The Stand, Wolves of the Calla, Everything eventual and even the somewhat socking Bags of Bones - all of which and many others I've read not once or twice, but dosens of times, with Lissi's Story once was all I needed.

Hi,

With absolutely no intention of sounding patronising, read it again in twenty years IMO.

Long days and pleasant nights

[JRLauer]

I had a really hard time with this book, and that doesn't happen often. I struggled through the first 200 pages before it got to the point where I could read it.

[liseylandon]

Wow....I posted this one FOREVER ago. But I totally agree with so many other posters. That there are so many little things that we all have in our daily lives...Ma's African and SOWISA for example that makes US--like Lisey and Scott--so personal. I have said it before and I will say it again...the love that I have for my husband reminds me of the love that Lisey had for Scott....sometimes hard to explain in daily life but we all know it is there. I too wish this book went on a little longer....a piece of me was wishing that Lisey would see Scott one more time in Boo'ya.

[dumakeykate]

Beautiful book, a real page turner for me. I really experienced "little hairs standing up" moments too with her not so nice friend's attention and heartache! Loved it!

[vivazebool]

Lisey's Story is a masterpiece.

[the_last_gunslinger]

To be honest, I really didn't like this book. It got to the point where I was just pushing myself to get through so I could start something else.

The first 200 pages or so were plain murder for me. Nothing really happened, and when something did happen, it was only through flashbacks, which made it very confusing. I've never been a big fan of flashbacks in stories, and this was worse, because there were flashbacks within flashbacks. It happened so often that I sometimes forgot what the original point was.


I also wasn't thrilled with the baby talk that was used throughout. I know people have certain habit, but they were over used here, I thought.

On the positive side, I liked the basic idea of Boo'ya Moon. And the shroud people were creepy an mysterious.

I'm following this up with The Langoliers and I'm already thoroughly enjoying it. Lisey's Story was just too boring for me, I guess.

[Taz]

Hi,

It became my favourite Sai King novel on reading, replacing The Stand after almost thirty years. I recently re-read it and, as usual, got even more out of it the second time.

Although Dark Tower is my favourite work.

Long days and pleasant nights

Liseys story is actually one of my least favourite novels, although I loved the Duma Key, I'm afraid The Stand still stands as my favourite (forgive me for the pun, but I can not think of another way of wording it :blush:) I must agree with you on the Dark Tower though, that had myself and the rest of my family itching for the next novel.

[Jax]

One of my favorite King books. While reading it, I couldn't help but wish there really was a Booya Moon that I could escape to from time to time. How I would like that!:cool2:

[sgmonje]

I absoloutely LOVE Lisey's story. I seem to like the ones that aren't like the others. I also LOVE Eyes of the Dragon too because they just have a different aura about them. I was so confused when I first read it trying disparately to figure out what the hell a "bool" was....lol

[char80]

It was the first SK book I read (a few months ago) and have since collected a further 31 of his books which I am enjoying at about one a week lol!!! I think that says it all - it was brilliant!

[ClintBrynner]

Just finished this book, and Wow!
I started it when it came out, but couldn't get into it for some reason. Picked it back up after finding this site and reading how much some of you liked it so much. I'm very happy I did, man, what a scary story!

When Lisey is listening to the message, and tells it to smuck off, and he's behind her and talks to her, my heart gave a little jump, great that I can still get that feeling!!

[MacAreee_M_No1]

I am reading it right now, I am at page 441 (paperback). So far I am loving it, I think it's one of King's best.

[yog-sothoth]

This is one of my favorite SK's stories. Boo'ya Moon and the Longboy with the Endless Piebald Side was very familiar to me.

[redheadfsa]

I'm half-way thru Lisey's story. I had trouble getting into it 2 other times. Now I really like the story, even tho I feel it jumps around a lot. But that's also what maeks SK's books interesting - the method of writing.

[Perse Jr.]

I loved how the different tenses kept alternating. It was almost as if I was ready and wanting the particular era or time, right when SK went back to it. Lisey's Story is still with me; it's one of those books that you think of all the time, even when you've finished reading it ages ago...

[Mark R]

This is one book that I really did have trouble getting into and put it down for another. I will be going back to it very soon and hope that I find it as enjoyable as most of the posts suggest on here.

This will not beat me though as I am determined to get through it.

[ksjammin]

As is posted below...I'm struggling to decide if I liked Lisey's Story even more that The Stand. I would have never thought that possible.

[Sms231]

I just finished Lisey's Story about two weeks ago. I've been reading through King's work ever since I got my Kindle. I've read a lot of his stuff (including the DT series) and I have to say that I think this is the first King story that I disliked. The characters were interesting, but overall, it just did not hold my attention at all. I had to force myself to finish it -- I hate leaving books unfinished, even if I don't like them (only exception ever was when I tried to read Twilight LOL. Never made it past the first 3 pages). First SK book I didn't like after reading 18 of his books -- not too shabby :-)

[Perse Jr.]

I just finished Lisey's Story about two weeks ago. I've been reading through King's work ever since I got my Kindle. I've read a lot of his stuff (including the DT series) and I have to say that I think this is the first King story that I disliked. The characters were interesting, but overall, it just did not hold my attention at all. I had to force myself to finish it -- I hate leaving books unfinished, even if I don't like them (only exception ever was when I tried to read Twilight LOL. Never made it past the first 3 pages). First SK book I didn't like after reading 18 of his books -- not too shabby :-)

Are you sure you were reading LISEY'S STORY, by Stephen King? Seriously, to each their own. I'm just teasing because I've read all but a few of SK's books and Lisey's is one of my absolute favorites. Sorry you didn't like it...was it hardcover...could it be a different book inside? LOL.

[The Outsider]

I really loved this story. His newer stuff is definitely different from the old stuff, but in a way, I like it more. Duma Key and Lisey's Story are two of my favorites (so far!).

What i really enjoyed was the Boo'ya Moon aspect of the story. It was just a really cool (if not random) idea to throw in their. And the whole duel nature of this place just fascinated me. And I just read Misery, so the whole Dooley thing was a bit of deja vu to me :laugh:

All in all, a good, thrilling read, and imo definitely one of his best.

[gchrest]

I found Lisey's Story to have many similarities to Bag O Bones. It wasn't particularly entertaining to me. They are both about trying to get over the loss of a loved one through "cleaning up and out" the stuff left behind, whether finished or unfinished. The main characters are a writer whose wife died and a wife whose writer died. Both main characters 'hear' the voice of the dead spouse talking to them, giving advice. They both have a stalker who is wanting to kill. They both take place at a lakehouse in the middle of nowhere where both main characters swallow and taste the lake water, which has some special meaning/power. They both have shroud covered visions/corpses. I believe that someone should have caught these similarities and not published Lisey's Story, if he wasn't getting the ideas from himself, I would have called it plagiarism; or at the very least he's running out of ideas. I am an ardent King fan. I have almost all his writings. Not happy with Lisey's Story.:eek2::sad:

[Bad Bear]

I found Lisey's Story to be almost an alternative to Rose Madder, the latter of which I thought was the better book, despite the Dark Tower eleents which I wasn't aware of at the time. The only problem I have with characters being able to jump into parallel universes is that it makes for a convenient means of allowing virtually anything to occur, and then not having to have a logical or particularly clever means of concluding a story.

[wally wonder]

lisey's story, more so than others, really brings out the hyenas. nessy pa? and i wonder about the long boy and how it relates to the imagination, how it relates to what is or should be. if booya moon is a place of the imagination, what does the long boy signify? i think folk will be talking about lisey's story long after we are all just dust in the wind.

[jlessl]

This is my next book to read. Starting tonight or tomorrow morning. Have had it for awhile and don't know why I haven't picked it up to read. Other books got in the way, I guess, some loaned by my daughter (wanted to get them back to her quickly) and some from the library (that I needed to return ... those dang library due dates).

Anyway, from skimming the first page of this post, it appears I am in for a good read. Some folks talk about reading it twice! I have a hard time doing that with any book, since there are so many new ones I want to read and the list keeps growing.

I have this "Wish List" on Amazon which allows me to add books that I want to read after reading the reviews in various publications. I must say, the NYT's book review can be a valuable source, but sometimes it's a bit uppity and ignores certain books. Believe it or not, Entertainment Weekly has steered me to quite a few, although it has reduced its book section considerably. And of course, SK often gives his recommendations in EW.

[Yenny]

This story is beautiful, I really enjoyed it, especially Boo'ya Moon

[ckrone121]

I love Lisey's Story. I've read it twice and plan on reading it again. I got my copy when he came to Portland Oregon to promote the book. King's writing has never disappointed me although I never would have guessed he's write a "love story". :)

[Doc Wilson]

I don't think any of King's works have spawned such a divided reaction as LS.

To follow up on Mr. Daiglish's comment, I wonder if those of us who loved it do so because we either are or have been in very long term (let's say more than a decade) relationship and so get what its about in ways that others don't?

I loved it, its one of my top 5.

[aliphil]

Just wondering if anyone has read Lisey's Story? I reread it again and fell in love one more time. I love the fact that it isnt like most of SK's writings. It truly is a new age love story. I feel the love that Lisey's had for Scott. Dont want to say much more because I dont know how to do the whole Spoiler Alert thing......but just wanted to get anyone's elses feelings on it.

Loved Duma Key too.....any thoughts? While I love his old stuff.....his newer stuff rocks too!!!

i havent read lisey's story yet but have it on the selve to read. but i am in the middle of the duma key. my lovely caring hubby took it home from tesco and said look babe stephen king has rote a book about lost......so i sat down thinking it was going to be all about a plane crash and an island with polar bears on it that can jump back and fore in time lol well was i not suprised plesently mind you but surprised all the same. cant wait to read the rest....

[ComeUntoSweetDeath]

I recently re-read it... i liked it much better the second time :)

[Duma D]

I just started Lisey's Story too, I have never felt such a pull in any of SK's other stories. Damned if I know where that strong undertow comes from. Can't put it down, even though I don't hardly know what I'm reading about yet. Maybe it's Lisey's voice, so strong and clear and certain--in this uncertain world.....maybe the reader can sense the love that is buried in this tale from the start, from that inviting picture of the shovel in the snow on the cover?

[Sammy-Baby]

I cried through the entire second half of this book I believe. And I hardly ever cry. Except when Nick dies... It's one of my favorite SKs, and I've read a lot of them, including The Stand and (as of yesterday) the Dark Tower series.

[Travisisdead]

Bad gunky. I use that phrase with my 14 year old son.
I read my first Stephen King book when I was about 15. It was Pet Semetary.
I plan to force my son to read it. He'll be 15 in May. Then, I'l force him to
read many others. Including Lisey's Story. These are my 2 favorites so far.
Things do get more amazing and wonderful as the story goes on. Don't give up!

[Perse Jr.]

I cried through the entire second half of this book I believe. And I hardly ever cry. Except when Nick dies... It's one of my favorite SKs, and I've read a lot of them, including The Stand and (as of yesterday) the Dark Tower series.

My intention is not to be rude here, but who is Nick? I cannot remember a character by that name from Lisey's Story. Do you mean when Paul or Scott dies?

[davidracz]

I can't wait to have this book. It's gonna be my birthday present from my sister. Unfortunately, I have to wait 'til tomorrow to get it...

[Roou*]

ah i love Lisey's Story :D! and i agree, i can feel the love for Scott :P
it's just crazy but beautiful, i love it :P

[thewordisnineteen]

I purchased this book the day it was released. At first, for the first fifty pages, I didn't think it would be much. Boy, was I wrong. Lisey's Story is one of King's more sentimental and "relatable" books. I absolutely thrive in its use of literature ("I was hot, so hot, and you gave me ice!), Scott's twisted lingo ("SOWISA, babyluv!") and its slow revelation of an imperfect, yet beautiful marriage. I was in tears when Scott's death was recalled in one late chapter and immediately started reading my favorite parts all over again when I'm finished.

[liseylandon]

I am still loving this book! And I think some are right....maybe you truly have to have that one love in your life that you make your own little world with them. You use those little nicknames that no one would understand but you....you almost have your own language. The books that SK write that involve a true love story just captivate me and yet rip my heart out because I could not imagine having to go through what these characters have gone through with losing their one true love.

[clownshooter]

I too thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I "discovered" it at a local bookstore and coffee shop a couple of weeks ago. I don't know how Lisey's Story slipped under my radar. Mr. King never ceases to amaze me how he keeps his craft fresh yet all (or mostly all) his works are tied together. Sometimes his works are bound by a threefold cord and others it's by merely a thread but it's there like a hillbilly cousin.