sK You've Chosen Not to Read, and Why

[Jojo87]

I started to read Black House last summer. But never finished the book because it was to boring for me. Maybe I should try read the Talisman first.

[blunthead]

I started Black House, too, and put it back down (for the time being, thank you very much). I think it was simply that I'd just finished Ghost Story, and wanted something strictly sK.

[Jack Torrance]

I avoided The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I really like King's novels but get tired of the constant Boston Red Sox fandom that he enjoys. I do not have anything against the Red Sox but just get tired of hearing it. I think it's great that he is a big fan and enjoys them and all but it just puts me off somewhat. I don't really want to read about it. LOL!

After reading Christine I don't want to read about cars again. So, I have no interest in From a Buick 8 or Dolan's Cadillac. I guess it feels like I have been there and done that and don't want to go there yet again especially two more times.

[blunthead]

I avoided The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I really like King's novels but get tired of the constant Boston Red Sox fandom that he enjoys...I have no interest in From a Buick 8 or Dolan's Cadillac...

I haven't read Christine, assuming I wouldn't like it. Now that I think about it, and knowing how much I love to read sK, I may've been wrong all this time. Meanwhile, if Christine and Buick are half as good as Dolan's Cadillac, then they're must reads for me.

Tom Gordon simply doesn't contain enough baseball anything, Red Sox or otherwise, to avoid it for that reason. I'm just giving you a heads up, as I see it.

[wally wonder]

having read them all ('cept for that secret windows companion piece) at least once, and more than one of 'em multiple times, i figure i ought to choose one not to read so i could post on this thread. i'm reminded of huck finn, when he finds all those books laid out on the coffee table with the beautiful oilcloth, you know, the one with the red and blue spread-eagle painted on it, and a painted border all around?

huck had issues with pilgrim's progress, about a man that left his family. said the statements in it was interesting, but tough.

trying to come up with one. i'd really like to give the short stories another ride. there's a pile of 'em and many of 'em are short and sweet. there again, can't seem to come up with one i'd chose not to read. enjoyed 'em all, each and every one. sorry. not much help.

[smooth operator]

I have read all of them, except the last 4 DT novels. The only reason I did not read these is because I did not have them. I am pretty sure I have 1 & 2 and either 6 or 7, but I need to get the rest. I guess I will have to get out to the thrift stores and used book shops and get the whole collection together and start over with book 1. I am not really sure why I have not done this before now. Maybe it just seemed like a daunting task.
After reading these posts, I see some other books that I should read again, after I finish reading The Stand again.

[lilchick_20065]

For me there really isn't to many of Stephen King's books that I haven't read. I can say however I really tried to read Buick 8 and Lisey's Story and both books I found it hard to get past the first chapter. My sister ruined it for me for Buick 8 she when she told me it's about one long continuous day and as for Lisey's Story I am just not that drawn to the book. The book that I am reading now by SK is bag of bones and it really is a good book.

[JayneH]

I too couldnt finish Black House - I see it on the shelf but cant bring myself to pick it up again.

I read Pet Sematary once and will never again. Brilliantly written - (maybe too well written) I dont scare easily or get grossed out so dont know what it is about this book (and movie) that makes me .... I think uncomfortable would be the word. Dont know how to describe the feeling I get....

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

The Girl who Loved Tom Gordon, because I'm more into cricket (as that is what we play down here at the South Point of Africa) than baseball.

The Tommyknockers because it gets off to a slow start and all Sai King's other works are better and I still have a LOT to go.

Other than that The Talisman and Black House - because I want the final book, too. T3 must come soon.

Long days and pleasant nights

[finalfantasyVII]

Hello, I haven't been around for a few days. I read your msg. and I somewhat agree w/u about westerns...it took me a while to finally pick up the Gunslinger but somewhat enjoyed it...this series SK wrote seemed to be a little too strange for me but at the same time once I started it and/or anything else I've read by SK it always seemed to take a while to get into it...BUT then once I've understood it I've never been able to put down very easy. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon seemed especially that way but I enjoyed very much. One day I'll start to read the DT series again...most likely because I've forgotten much of the 1st book. The Talisman and then Blackhouse have been my most favorites. Check them out! My only problem seems that I've found SK's newer books better and I'm slowly reading backwords...Also The Storm of the Century just might be my more favorite over The Talisman...I read that (Storm) in only 2 days..then they made the movie..almost exactly according to his screenplay...MUST READ! Plus I can't wait for the graphic novel of the Talisman. Thanks Mark