I'm sad because of this story.....

**Mr. Jingles** · October 22nd, 2009

I am reading the last 100 or so pages of this book. I have read the book before, but I had forgotton most of it. I almost cried when

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. I wasn't expecting it, not exactly. I knew something bad was going to happen, but I didn't expect that. It left me feeling kinda crappy for a few days after I read it. Does anyone else get like this?

Also reading about how

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Horrible!!! I'm glad he didn't do it.
So what do you guys think?

**Rhett** · October 22nd, 2009

I don't remember a lot of that book . . . its been a few years sinse I've read it. I do remember it really changed the way I looked at SK, though. It's a beautifully complex story - not only in it's plot and details, but in the wide and various emotions it put me through. (IT was similar, in that respect, but there was something about the writing wasn't as mature (?) or as masterful of the craft, though the story was probably better and more entertaining).
I had always loved SK, but after that story and a few after it, I've come to consider him the lastest in that line of truelly great storytellers in the tradition of Dickens and Twain. Sinse then I've never had a reservation about making an arguement for SK as America's greatest novel writer (yes, including stienbeck, hemmingway, ect.).

**JRM** · October 22nd, 2009

Yeah, this is one of the most moving books I've ever read for sure.

**scarywriter** · October 22nd, 2009

It didn't bother me so much when I read it, but when I listened to the audiobook(narrated by sai King) it realy hit home.

**Mr. Jingles** · October 23rd, 2009

Originally Posted by scarywriter

It didn't bother me so much when I read it, but when I listened to the audiobook(narrated by sai King) it realy hit home.

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

**scarywriter** · October 26th, 2009

Originally Posted by Mr. Jingles

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

It is Stephen and he does a fantastic job of reading it. I listened to it in my jeep and found myself finding excuses to drive around and taking longer routes to get places just to listen.

**Daniel Lee Severn** · February 23rd, 2012

Lol, I did the same thing with From A Buick 8, I didn't want to stop listening.

**Red Sox Girl** · August 13th, 2010

It IS Awesome! SK is the best story-teller, and his down-Maine accent will make the book worth the listen ☺

**HannesGM** · December 18th, 2012

Originally Posted by Mr. Jingles

Is Stephen the one reading it? I bet that would be awesome to hear.

This is actually my favorite audio book, and SK really adds a lot of flair because he can really put a good job on reading the various dialects present here. He makes all the characters living on the TR (as well as Jo's relatives) really come alive, and gave me a lot of good laughs (well, among other feelings...). I really recommend listening to the audio book, even if you've read the story already.

**fredo** · October 23rd, 2009

After what happened

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I put the book down, stormed around the house and cussed for a while before picking it up again. I think when a novel provokes that type of action from the readers (at least this reader), it is a success. Like you, I'm glad Mike reconsidered.