Lisey's Story

[pennywise123]

Rose Madder is the only Stephen King book I haven't read. I bought the book as soon as it came out, but have not been able to read it. I know it will be a good book. I have read all of Mr. King's books, but somehow, this one, from the description scares, or maybe a better word is disturbs me. I think I have picked it up at least ten times, and put it down, vowing to read it next time I see it on my shelf. Sounds crazy, no????

[#1 Constant Reader]

Rose Madder is the only Stephen King book I haven't read. I bought the book as soon as it came out, but have not been able to read it. I know it will be a good book. I have read all of Mr. King's books, but somehow, this one, from the description scares, or maybe a better word is disturbs me. I think I have picked it up at least ten times, and put it down, vowing to read it next time I see it on my shelf. Sounds crazy, no????

You dont sound crazy at all. Books about abuse can be disturbing to some people, but I love how SK ultimately empowers the women . It is, however, a very good book. I hope that one day you can read it.

[lost.in.pdx]

Both my boyfriend and I read Lisey's Story and loved it, although we kept arguing over how to pronounce "Lisey"! Liked it so much that I'm setting up a birthday bool to give him his birthday gift... something only he and I will understand as not many of our friends are as avid of readers

[hilmir]

I've been reading SK books since I was 10 and I must say now that I'm a grown up, I really enjoy Lisey's Story. Not so much because it was an all out horror fest, which I would have loved as a kid, but because it really lets you enjoy the nuances of a relationship.

Even though SK got a bit of flack for using to much made up jargon, I actually really appreciated things like SOWISA, holler you home, Good Ma's African, because they exist in every relationship, my parents', my friends. Little jokes or call names that show that its aged cheekiness, a bit bittersweet but all genuine.

The first part of the book was a bit slow. But my own temperature dropped when Manda said Bool for the first time. And towards the end, when Lisey finally gained a position of power, I found the same feeling I got watching Ripley from Aliens strapping grenades, flamethrowers & launchers to get back what's hers.

It was a good read, scary to know that everyone goes to the pool, even the ones who don't deserve to, but all in all, a really touching story not just about love, but trust & secrets - a huge theme I found with the book.

[hilmir]

Both my boyfriend and I read Lisey's Story and loved it, although we kept arguing over how to pronounce "Lisey"! Liked it so much that I'm setting up a birthday bool to give him his birthday gift... something only he and I will understand as not many of our friends are as avid of readers

haha that is a really cute idea. a birthday bool, aww.
and everyone *ok, maybe a handful* knows that you only give bools to the ppl you love the most

[Raven4404]

It's hard for me to pick a favorite of any of Stephen King's writings but I haven't read one I don't like (maybe and ending but not a book.) Anway, Lisey's story was awesome! I loved every word of that book...

[ally61685]

absolutely loved this one...my personal fav...the images were crazy...felt like i was there with lisey the whole time

[henrythomasgirl]

Just wondering if anyone has read Lisey's Story? I reread it again and fell in love one more time. I love the fact that it isnt like most of SK's writings. It truly is a new age love story. I feel the love that Lisey's had for Scott. Dont want to say much more because I dont know how to do the whole Spoiler Alert thing......but just wanted to get anyone's elses feelings on it.

Loved Duma Key too.....any thoughts? While I love his old stuff.....his newer stuff rocks too!!!

Oh my gosh.... I ADORE, LOVE, and TREASURE this book!!!!! I'm on my second re-read- this time my hardback copy- and am just as blown away time number two as I was time number one. Scott and Lisey are my two favorite characters in the whole of Sai's multiverse .... for numerous reasons, one extremely personal, in fact. We have to do papers in English 1123 (Comp 2) this semester and I plan on doing a comprehensive analysis of Lisey. This book speaks so strongly to me..... Stephen ripped my heart to bits when he wrote it. But I'm so glad he did write it.

I better shut up..... I'm getting rather long-winded.

[bethmoorahpl]

I love Lisey's Story. And Duma Key. Even though they're new, they're probably in my top 5. I guess i just feel like the classics should be better, or more liked, but those two are amazing.

[Perse Jr.]

I finished Lisey's Story yesterday. I am so bummed to be finished; I wish it had been another 1,000 pages. What an incredible story; so different and surreal, yet realistic and heart-wrenching. Awesome. I've tried explaining the book to people and it's just impossible.

Anyway, I'm curious to know if anyone else expected Lisey and Scott to see each other one more time in Boo'Ya Moon. I kept waiting for him to speak (literally) to Lisey or walk out from behind the tree while she read "her" story.

I wish that had happened , but then it was still an incredible ending and sincerely incredible book. Now what though? This book will "stay" with me for a long time. I wonder what time of day it is in Boo'Ya Moon?