Need help choosing a SK short story collection

[the_last_gunslinger]

I've only read three of King's collections, (Night Shift, Different Seasons and Just After Sunset) and I'll be honest, I haven't exactly been blown away. Night Shift was decent, I thought Different Seasons was horrible and Just After Sunset had some good moments, but was fairly unremarkable.

That being said, I'm planning on trying another one, but don't know which one to go with. I'm looking for one that's got some of his best "horror" stories, ones that are pretty disturbing and unsettling. I looked up Skeleton Crew and that looks like a good collection. Before I invested, I figured it would be best to consult with fellow readers. So...

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes, I'd recommend Skeleton Crew too.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Sundrop]

Skeleton Crew is an excellent collection of short stories. It was my first SK book, so it remains a personal favorite.

[Ubasti]

Skeleton Crew and Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

[Bryan James]

Some stories within each collection worked. Some didn't.

My favorite book of his shorts as a whole ("Shorts as a Hole") is 'Everything's Eventual."

Read 'em all, and let your subconscious sort 'em out.

BJS

[JRLauer]

Skeleton Crew and Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

Those are my two favorite short story books. That's what I would recommend.

[Watahoot]

Skeleton Crew and Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

I second this.

[Matthew.Degnan]

Out of the ones you said I'd go for Different Seasons, love the story 'The Body' in that, but over all I agree with these guys, Skeleton Crew and Nightmares and Dreamscapes.

[Neil W]

Seeing your comment on Different Seasons, I wonder if Stephen King is really the author for you?

[meessiep]

Skeleton Crew!! Still my favorite short story collection.
Plus, Four Past Midnight. Not really short stories; more novellas.
Some of Kings very best writing!

Siep