I love to reread books

[towerchilde78]

People ask me why, and I ask why do they watch movies more than once. I have read all of Stephen King's books at least twice, except Pet Sematary. Can't do it. It's scary in the way a childhood nightmare or fear is scary, and I just can't enter that world a second time. Some fears you keep with you always, mine are open closets in the dark, and Pet Sematary.

[Spideyman]

Constant reader and constant re reader. Have taken the journey of the Dark Tower many times. Planning a re read of Sai King's newest book- FDNS this weekend. Feel the same about Pet Sematary. It left an impression for a lifetime, can't re read it either.

[Becks19]

Re-reading books is like saying hello to an old friend you haven't seen in a while....While it's familiar, there are little details that you have forgotten, that are a pleasant surprise all over again! Welcome to the board and happy posting!

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I completely agree with you, and I understand perfectly about Pet Semetary ('Darling', it said').

Like no other writer in history (IMO) Sai King's work (especially Dark Tower) benefits from re-reading, it's almost too complex to absorb on a first reading.

In fact, I'm already re-reading FDNS (finished '1922' last night - *shivers*)

Long days and pleasant nights

[gniknehpets]

I agree! I have read all of King's books several times. It seems like the first read is too fast, I'm so eager for the story to unroll so I zip through it and miss so much. You're not alone, I have to make sure all closets in the house are shut all the way, no cracks, before I can sleep.

[Vladimir]

Often read again "Shine," "Pet Sematary" and "Destiny of Jerusalem."

[GNTLGNT]

I knows how dat feels...some of the journey's and "re-visits" ARE painful, but I'm masochistic enough to just keep doin' it...

[Jojo87]

To re-read a book is great and especially if it's King book. I plan to re-read On Writing soon.

[writerRobH]

I have re-read few books before, but PET SEMETARY was definitely one of them! As well as STAND, ROADWORK, LONG WALKER, RUNNING MAN, SHINING and MISERY!

Rob h.

[blunthead]

Hi,

I completely agree with you, and I understand perfectly about Pet Semetary ('Darling', it said').

Like no other writer in history (IMO) Sai King's work (especially Dark Tower) benefits from re-reading, it's almost too complex to absorb on a first reading.

In fact, I'm already re-reading FDNS (finished '1922' last night - *shivers*)

Long days and pleasant nights

Thankee, Sai, for the insight. I haven't reread any sK yet, but I can tell first-reading that rereading would be at least as good.