The Colorado Kid Thoughts

[jcadams]

I liked that there was no ending, it gave my boys and me a chance to discuss it and come up with our own theories, and now that we have, SK should bring in the CSI's and tell us what really happened.

[Audaciousfox]

Hi all!

I just finished listening to The Colorado Kid on audiotape today. It's one of the few SK novels that doesn't receive much attention. So, I figured I'd listen to the audio in case it was not to my liking...

I have to say that I didn't enjoy it that much. It was really slow and the dialogue was a bit tedious. Although the entire reading was done in about 4 hours. I don't want to steer any Constant Readers away from it, I'm only offering my personal opinion and seeking other's thoughts.

So, for those of who have read TCK, what did you think? Did I just not get it, or is it one of SK's lesser works?

It isn't one of my favorites, but I don't think that makes it 'lesser'. It took me a long time to get to this one (I couldn't easily find it and heard nothing from King fans to give me cause to rush out and grab it), and I've only listened to it (my daughter found it on audi at the library). While I do plan on buying the book eventually, I've a strong feeling this one is better listened to than read...it seems it would give it a more authentic feel, considering the way in which it is written - two old fellas telling a tale. I enjoyed it very much. I liked the direction King took -- I always enjoy it when he breaks new ground. Very good story.

[mr.jingles120]

the book is great if you want my opinion
but the cover got me in an argument with the principle
but it got cleared up

[mr.jingles120]

i think was an ok book
i mean cut stephen some slack here im sure he worked hard on it

[Jack Roman]

I have to agree. I listened to the audio book, and I just didn't get it. The whole time I felt like I was listening to Elmer Fudd.

[Lobstrocities Looming]

I liked this book, although it is different from Stephen's other works. A nice change, and I liked the ending.