Which King book (if any) made you cry? ***SPOILERS***

**Dragon of the Pants** · March 18th, 2009

Only 1 book (Stephen King or otherwise) has brought tears to my eyes.

The Dark Tower VII:

**Mr.Bobbo** · March 18th, 2009

Well, Really,

THE DEAD ZONE was the major work by any author that first did that to me...since, I'm not sure about King in that regard. As a teenager, I thought the closing coda of CUJO was quite heartbreaking (he really WAS a good dog), and I'm not joking about that. There are some modern short works ("All That You Love Will Be Carried Away" is a good example) that carry this sort of emotion; and, you know what? Going way, way back to when I was 15-16 years old, both IT and THE TALISMAN held moments like that for me. Both beautiful examinations of the transitions, changes and losses between childhood and this fine state of being All Growed Up...but that's just me.

I'll also agree with the previous poster who found that emotional tug in LISEY'S STORY; it is there, for sure. And, good Godamighty, what about BLAZE? My daughter and I have read this fine little novel six times between us, and it's a heartbreaker for sure. Don't you think? Selah.

Okay,
Bobbo

**foster** · March 18th, 2009

The talisman..so many times...

**babygirl1** · March 18th, 2009

I agree. I read The Green Mile when you had to buy six separate books. I cried three times while reading the last installment.

**cocomajo** · March 22nd, 2009

hearts in atlantis- just took me back to a turbulent time in my youth

**onlyewe** · March 23rd, 2009

Let's see... I cried at points in Duma Key, Carrie, The Shining (especially the conversation between Danny and his father just before the end), Lisey's Story, The Stand. I've choked up a tad in other books as well, usually over having to say goodbye to a character who feels like an old friend or when characters have to pick up their well worn burdens and soldier on when they really don't want to.

Jack Frost · March 24th, 2009

For me, I cried (and really had many strong emotional responses) while reading Pet Sematary. When Gage was killed, it just broke my heart, especially after my own son was born!

I remember also crying while reading the Green Mile.

While this asks for books, of note, I recently watched The Mist with my son. The "new" ending to the story absolutely tore my son up! He couldn't believe it and practically sobbed!