I just finished reading this book and i thought it was great, Mike Noonan is a great character that you can realte to, the book had good chills and thrills, but in the end had a lot of heart, this was the second stephen king book ive read (my first was "the shining") and i loved every bit of it, im now reading "under the dome" and loving it, Keep up the good work Stephen.
Posted By: Anonymous - 06/09/2010 - 1:17 PM EST
Bloody hell! This was quite the contrary, unrelated to the fact of how horrid this book simply was! I'm surprised Mr.King, for I am a vivid reader whom enjoys next to none of your novels yet I still read them and was I ever disappointed once more. Frankly, I am not even surprised because I am usually disappointed with your novels. But then again, this book was good. Mike Noonan was a sketchy character though and was hard to relate to, alleviating the fear effect.
Posted By: Boberto - 06/08/2010 - 1:02 AM EST
I'm not normally a SK reader, but Bag of Bones was utterly brilliant. It's appealing on multiple levels, from the high -- the prose is chock-full of enough literary allusions to keep the snobbiest English major entertained -- to the low -- the supernatural drama of Sara Teasdale is as suspenseful as anything King has written -- with an intimate portrait of a marriage in-between. The sweat-soaked summer setting was a welcome reprieve from the cold winter during which I read the novel, and by the time I finished it, its characters felt as real to me as old friends.
Posted By: Scared To Death While Readin - 05/12/2010 - 9:54 PM EST
i read this book when i was 17 and was amazed at how much detail Stephen King goes into to ensure that the reader gets a vivid picture of what is taking place throughout the book i look forward to reading every book he has ever written.
Posted By: Anonymous - 05/11/2010 - 11:46 AM EST
I am currently reading Bag Of Bones and I can say that it is one of the most amazing books I read I enjoy and love the way Mr. King lets use inside the mind of a writer. The first book I read from Stephen King was The Stand which is another great book I think thats what inspire me to keep reading more of his book. Hope you all enjoy his book.
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/27/2010 - 10:18 AM EST
Bag Of Bones became the selective novel for last decade - an even at this point, the darkness territory had convey my world with desperation and great works of him. The started until last full stop - became the entertaining read of myself.
Posted By: Cinnamongirl74 - 04/26/2010 - 9:22 PM EST
Just finished..I know..a lilltle slow out of the gate..gotta say it was awesome. love that the main character is a writer and gives us a peek into the wonderfully odd mind of a writer. ..loved the whole 'boys in the basement' idea..it was a book to get lost in, which is an beautiful thing...and it made me laugh out loud many times...if that makes me sick, don't call the doctor!! Thank you, Stephen.
Posted By: Sharmela McLaughlin - 04/23/2010 - 6:11 PM EST
The first time I read this book I was 19 and ever since then it's a personal favorite. I just love it and I can't count the number of times I've read it over the years. Bag of Bones is an absolutely amazing book.
Posted By: Hellsing - 04/14/2010 - 3:44 AM EST
the sara laugh once remind of the late of My uncles, the girl name sara had been once swirvel in my head. by the way, this novel, scared to me to death. Love this damn book
Posted By: Rosiebud285 - 04/09/2010 - 2:46 PM EST
I loved this book and have read it several times. im torn when it comes to it being made into a movie though. i have the whole book pictured in my head and im curious about the movie but scared to watch it all the same...
Posted By: Matt Brown - 03/19/2010 - 3:47 PM EST
I have read over a dozen King books. This is without a doubt the best one I have ever read. Mike Noonan is my favourite King character!
Posted By: Whitney - 03/12/2010 - 7:14 AM EST
I have been reading SK books since I was 12 yrs old. Bag of Bones is hands down my favorite book. The first time I read it I was 17 yrs old and living in the middle of gods country with my mom (which i might add made it creepier at times.) It was a wonderful read and I have come back to it time and time again over the years. I recommend this to anyone looking for a great read.
Posted By: Alysia - 03/11/2010 - 2:52 AM EST
I've had this book for many years, and find myself coming back to it time and time again. I love this book and so many others!! Keep it up SK!!
Posted By: Sheiladawn - 03/02/2010 - 8:40 PM EST
This book was amazing I read it when I was in 7th grade and it had to of been the best book of that whole year!
Posted By: Johnjohn The Destroyer - 02/25/2010 - 2:19 PM EST
Wonderful book. not gunna forget this one.
Posted By: Sherry - 02/12/2010 - 4:07 PM EST
i have read everything i can get my hands on from King for years. i cant wait tio read this one
Posted By: Andrew - 02/04/2010 - 3:59 PM EST
***SPOILERS***
This book was... incredible. I have run into quite a few people who have said that they can't remember it, and I really hope I can say that some day. This story wrapped itself so tightly around my mind; I can't get it out of me. I keep thinking about what they SHOULD have done, over what they did. I used to live in a town like TR-90, and I couldn't help but wonder. Probably not as mystic, no, but there was some history in the town I didn't understand as a 4 year old. Ive read quite a few other novels from this man, some of the more famous like Pet Semetery, The Shining, IT, and the like. However... none of those books stuck with me the same way this one has. They were just as well written, as expected, but this one just... it wont leave me alone. In my classes, this book comes up in my head about how it could have been handled better. I was upset when Mattie (actually Mary) died... and such a gruesome death as well! I keep trying to look for her faults but... its hard to do! Also, Ive been wondering how to pronounce Kyras name. Ive heard it pronounced ki-ruh and kee-ruh! Hopefully the movie they are working on comes out soon, I need to know! Also, why didnt you let him adopt her?
Posted By: Dana Hill - 01/14/2010 - 12:21 AM EST
***SPOILERS***
Bag of bones is great, and matties death was a bummer, mainly because she sounded so Hot! but it gave the book its class, and would be completely different if it were any other way.
Posted By: Pao - 01/01/2010 - 6:22 PM EST
Hi! my name is Paola I'm from Argentina, sorry if i don't make me understand! this is my favourite book, y read it a lot of times and I' confese that when i started to read for de fisrt time Icant stop to read it, so it s take me to me 2 days to finish it, it's has the power to imaganite each line of the story! SWEET!!! Stephen you are my favourite!!!
Posted By: Brady12 - 12/24/2009 - 11:03 AM EST
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Just got done with this one last night. This is my 10th S.K. novel that I have read. I am on a mission now, which is to find a Stephen King novel that sucks so far I havnt found one. But back to Bag of Bones, the only plot point that was a bummer was that Mattie was killed.
Posted By: T.w. Early - 12/13/2009 - 9:36 PM EST
This is my #1 favorite Stephen King book so far. Could not put this down. read it in 5 days. I've never loved a Stephen king like this one. even better than Misery. (which was great!)
Posted By: Patti - 11/21/2009 - 4:54 PM EST
I have been a huge fan for years....This is a great book I wish it would be made into a movie ....The story is so great I could not put this novel down....Stephen King you are the reason lots of people still pick up a book and read in the 20th century thanks..
Posted By: David Sky - 11/16/2009 - 10:39 PM EST
wow i am almost done with this book and so far all i can say is that it has been a wonderful story with twists and turns and i cant wait to finish it though i think i might have caught on to what is gonna happen but u never kno with Stephen King you could think one thing but something totally diffferent could happen.
Posted By: Marie - 11/09/2009 - 5:12 PM EST
I just finished the book! IT'S NOW MY FAVORITE!!!! I LOVED IT!!!! I'M GOING TO READ IT ONCE A YEAR... at least!
Posted By: Stacy And Cowboy - 11/07/2009 - 11:52 PM EST
Simply F**king Awesome!!!!
Posted By: Sarah - 11/03/2009 - 5:05 PM EST
I completely and totally adore this novel. It affected me more than anything I have ever read. I loved it. :)
Posted By: Nina-979797970 - 10/21/2009 - 10:08 PM EST
I've read this book and it is fantastic!!!!! I love the way Stephen King does these twists in these books!!!!! Where does he come up with these ideas?!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm working on a book right now....but of course there not as good as his :)
Posted By: Nick - 10/10/2009 - 9:09 PM EST
I'm only on page 200 or so of this book but I've written all my thoughts down and provided a detailed summary on website, the reading experience blog at blogpot. I guess you whatever "webmaster" reads this will delete but please take a look at my blog and maybe you can decide to let other King fans take a look.
Posted By: Dana - 09/30/2009 - 7:14 PM EST
Not going to lie...i have never read a whole book since "Holes" I'm 22...horrible i know. so generally i haven't read a book since that one. Bag of Bones is the first book i have read since freshmen year of highschool, and it is absolutely amazing. SK...your a great writer and i am looking forward to reading the rest of your incredible Library of works!
Posted By: Cfhaooligan - 09/22/2009 - 6:08 AM EST
I thought this was one of the more sad stories King has written. It was really emotional. It's one of my favorites. I am glad they are making this into a movie. Who will play Mike Noonan? I really hope they do this one justice. It was a good character piece.
Posted By: Billy - 09/16/2009 - 5:26 PM EST
uhm yea... this book was uhmmm uhhh yea..
Posted By: Sophie - 09/15/2009 - 4:36 PM EST
This book reminds me of nothing i've ever read. Laughed, screamed and cried my way through, and have done it about 4 times since. I can't quite describe the feeling, but Kings work does something to me that no other author have ever done. Thank you for enriching world litteratur again and again..
Posted By: Travis1028 - 09/11/2009 - 1:08 PM EST
This is by far my favorite king book. Absolutely breathtaking. Something just wouldn't let me put it down. Great job SK.
Posted By: Andrea - 09/10/2009 - 2:04 PM EST
I have read this book about once a year minimum since it came out. Great work. When are they making this one into a movie????
Posted By: Ilecion - 09/04/2009 - 7:43 AM EST
I read this one when I was in the army (i'm from Finland so i had to go there). Early december we we're in Lappland having this two week long training camp. They trained us to endure insomnia, so we slept approximately 1 hour/ two days. My head was a real mess, but I had this book with me and I read it there during those two weeks. Now, about six years later, all I remember from that nice lil' vacation is this scary and underrated (at least in Finland) masterpiece.
Posted By: Matt - 08/19/2009 - 9:49 PM EST
What an amazing novel. I just finished it 5 minutes ago. Extremely hard to put down, and there was never a dull moment. Although it was a tad bit scary there was a huge exciting story going on as well. The best book I've read by him so far, and I'm looking forward to my next SK novel. Thanks Stephen for the spooks, laughs, and great reads!!
Posted By: Ryan Stackhouse - 08/11/2009 - 3:08 PM EST
This one broke my heart and sent chills the size of Detroit down my spine. Rivals "Hearts in Atlantis" as the master work of the later years. Simply beautiful.
Posted By: JRM - 08/03/2009 - 3:31 AM EST
THIS is the book that got me into looking up more Stephen King. A classic. Hands-down my favorite novel of all time.
Posted By: Beana0479 - 07/27/2009 - 8:36 PM EST
One of the best. I have read this book over and over and it never loses its appeal. Whenever someone asks about a good book I always tell them of Bag of Bones.
Posted By: Sara - 07/23/2009 - 1:49 PM EST
I LOVE this book!!!! I cant say its my favorite because that would be like trying to pick a favorit child. I love all S.K. books!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Nancy - 07/07/2009 - 4:40 PM EST
Bag of Bones is one of your best works ever, and I enjoyed it so much. Just couldn't put it down, and my daughter is having the same great time with it. Thank you for all of your fabulous books!
Posted By: Natt - 06/16/2009 - 5:13 PM EST
at times i couldnt put this book down, very good, excelllent story line
Posted By: Dex - 06/09/2009 - 5:40 AM EST
one of my favorite novels....please read this book it will wow you
Posted By: Anonymous - 06/05/2009 - 11:04 AM EST
Bag of Bones has reinforced my status as a certified Stephen King fan. Disturbing yet riveting as well, I hardly had the heart to put the book down until I was able to finish the entire thing! Kudos!
Posted By: John - 05/15/2009 - 4:28 PM EST
Ome of Mr. King's best. A wonderfully written tale with a lot of heart. I have read several of the other books mentioned in "Bag of Bones" and would encourage others to do the same (I'm sure Mr. King would not mind.)
Posted By: Derick - 04/23/2009 - 9:19 PM EST
I just finished it today and I loved it! Amazing, I almost cried but I was fascinated by Kyra. I love her. She's so cute. Excellent book. It's a little slow at times but perfect!
Posted By: Anonymous - 04/14/2009 - 11:49 AM EST
At first I read Carrie which rather disappointed me and then Bag of bones was just my dust catcher (or trap, I'm not sure how you call "lapa prachu" - means Johanna's book in Mike's nightmare). A then it got me and I read it quite short time, I always was trying to spare some pages for next day. Surprisingly, it wasn't so great because of the plot (though I like it and I was glad that a writer has given me hope for happy end), but for that place. I could almost smell summer. I tried to imagine lake, forest and "Sara laughs". I even found out some photos of Maine and its lakes and imagined that I travel there. Unfortunately, It's too far from my home. But if I had a house like Sara, I would surely buy a moose head to have it over the fireplace. With a bell, of course :-)
Posted By: Crgraham1996 - 04/06/2009 - 2:00 PM EST
I absolutly love this book...my all time favorite...I would love to see this made into a movie!!!
Posted By: Smokesalot - 03/30/2009 - 4:19 AM EST
Can't wait to read this book. I'm a big Stephen King fan;The Stand being my all time favorite. Just read Lisey's Story and Duma Key. Both were excellent!
Posted By: Zhaochanghong - 03/25/2009 - 3:52 AM EST
Its anything is is not only a barn dances ....... it anything is is not only a circle dance ....... PS:Holds the Chinese readers who the Chinese and English dictionary reads the original works to salute to Mr.stephen king.
Posted By: Taylor.(: - 03/19/2009 - 7:54 PM EST
this was amazing.
Posted By: Anonymous - 03/01/2009 - 8:21 AM EST
quitelly humorous, enthusiasm and very optimistic!
Posted By: Cam - 02/23/2009 - 11:13 AM EST
I cant wait to read this book
Posted By: Vachon - 02/04/2009 - 6:56 PM EST
Leigh...in the book "Bag of Bones" on page 45. it says the saying "I felt like a bag of bones." If that helps you any(if you see this comment)
Posted By: Aby Helen - 01/18/2009 - 7:29 PM EST
Hehe, I'm against!! This book is one of my favorites, Bag of Bones is a interesting novel. I will want to watch a movie of this book, and if this exist, I will want to see it!!! Well, bye!!!
Posted By: Mikeysteena - 01/03/2009 - 2:59 PM EST
I love this book, its one that I always visit again and again
Posted By: Britt - 01/02/2009 - 4:53 PM EST
This was the very first book I have read of Mr. Kings. It is solely responsible for the start of my obsession of his great works, but does not come close to the stories I have read continuing it.
Posted By: Dreamcast - 12/20/2008 - 2:16 PM EST
I love this book! As always i can't think about how it will end still the book is over still the last page. Oh, lord Stephen King, really for me you're the king of suspense and terror
Posted By: Leigh - 12/06/2008 - 3:14 PM EST
Strange question: Can you tell on what page, or when in the book the phrase "bag of bones" is first mentioned?
Posted By: JohnDalglish - 11/23/2008 - 1:28 PM EST
Hi, We've just opened a Social Group on the Message Board to discuss Bag of Bones - All more than welcome!
Posted By: El Grogg - 11/20/2008 - 6:09 PM EST
one of my all time favourite king books. read it about 8 years ago and it still sits vividly in my memory. i will never forget the chill i felt as the letters on the fridge rearranged themselves. so wonderfully written throughout. to me 'bag of bones' and 'duma key' are twinners. if you love one then you are sure to love the other. both thought provoking and heart wrenching these two novels sit right at the summit of stephen's finest work. if you haven't read them yet then get on it right away
Posted By: Beamishlyme - 11/18/2008 - 7:48 PM EST
Another way cool book. I can remember seeing in the bookstore and had to have it. Just like the rest,Iloved the ride of the read.
Posted By: Kelly - 11/11/2008 - 8:39 PM EST
Bag of Bones is the best of the best. My favorite book from my favorite author! I've read it three times and each time its a different, horrifyingly exciting experience. I'm still hoping to see this one made into a movie!
Posted By: Anna - 11/10/2008 - 12:51 PM EST
I bought the book in '99 and didn't get around to reading it 'til now. I just finished it and I cannot BELIEVE I waited so long! My favorite so far. Didn't want it to end. Incredible story.
Posted By: Tessasorensen - 11/06/2008 - 7:20 PM EST
This was the first Stephen King book I ever read all the way through. I thought it was very good.
Posted By: Stef - 11/04/2008 - 8:43 AM EST
I just finished "on writing" I have never enjoyed a book more, it is so honest and real, you keep no secrets and write like a best friend, I truly value the information, and the humor combined, makes for wonderful reading and learning but so do all your book have a "flavor of you" which I just have loved all my life. I feel we all have stories in us and this was just plain amazing, I cried when you were being airlifted after the awful accident and I love anytime you mention Tabitha, you can really feel all the love and strength of relationship. thank you for all of yourself in all of the books. very best wishes, stephanie soriano
Posted By: Jo - 11/01/2008 - 2:37 PM EST
I haven't finished the book yet, but still it's amazing! I truly love it!... King is an awesome writer. I can't wait to see the movie. Hope it's as good as the novel.
Posted By: Tata0427 - 11/01/2008 - 12:04 PM EST
words cannot describe how FANTASTIC this book is. it is just one of the books you cannot put down! i have read this book every other year for the past 8 years and every time it draws me back into it differently, yet so as originally amazing!
Posted By: Melanie - 10/31/2008 - 12:53 PM EST
This is the best book I think I have EVER read.I have read the majority of Kings work but this is the book I just didn't want to end.I cried and laughed,I bonded with the characters and worried about them...It was just awesome to say the least.
Posted By: Melanie - 10/31/2008 - 12:52 PM EST
This is the best book I think I have EVER read.I have read the majority of Kings work but this is the book I just didn't want to end.I cried and laughed,I bonded with the characters and worried about them...I was just awesome to say the least.
Posted By: Monty - 10/21/2008 - 9:16 PM EST
Absolutely awesome. I read this 99 and really liked it. Read it again just this last week, and it is the best King work I have ever read, and I have read most of them. I agree, would be a great onscreen story.
Posted By: Justin - 10/06/2008 - 8:33 PM EST
I have just finished this book today, it was AMAZING. The title really corresponds while the book is in play and at the ending, i would recommend this book to all my friends and family, and to you too. Make sure to pick up a copy of this book!
Posted By: Ash - 10/06/2008 - 10:52 AM EST
I've read this book dozens of times (the poor cover is barely even recognizable!). I just adore it. The characters were so easy to become attatched to, and Mike Noonan's narration is facinating. I found this to be one of King's most beautifully written books...and quite possibly the first to bring a tear to my eye! Bag of Bones certainly plays on the reader's emotions...a sure sign of a great read.
Posted By: Mike Doyle - 09/29/2008 - 2:57 PM EST
This novel is truly my favorite by, in my humble opinion, the greatest novelist of our time. Something about the way this book was written - and the way Stephen reads it in the audio book version - acted as the key that opened the door to my own creativity. I am nearing the completion of my first novel and I owe great deal of thanks to Stephen - unbeknownst to him. Thanks again for a wonderful read and for helping me realize my own potential.
Posted By: Dilley Sue Bar - 09/16/2008 - 8:22 PM EST
I never get tired of this one. I don't think I ever will.
Posted By: Gregaman - 08/25/2008 - 10:30 PM EST
Just finished reading bag of bones and let me tell you that it was something that I could not put down. I read all 700 pages in less than a week. I wish it would have put an ending a couple years in the future so I could know what would have happened to Mike and Kyra. Maybe it could become a movie with an ending after M. Noonan v. State of Maine for custody. Write more>>>>
Posted By: El Greco - 08/07/2008 - 5:25 PM EST
I remember reading parts of the book and feeling afraid since it was so alive and described in a way that made you 'live' in it. King has a gift as a storyteller. can make you feel part of the story, a watcher... I remember reading a part of the book and feeling sad, another one making me happy... Only a few writers have the gift of making you feel these emotions while reading... King is indeed the King!
Posted By: Warren Piece - 08/01/2008 - 6:55 PM EST
The best part of any Stephen King novel is not the story. It isn't the characters. And, no, it isn't that it gives you the "willies." No, the most compelling reason to read King (and continue to read King) is his undeniably enjoyable narration. While Mike Noonan, King's protagonist in the story, is a funny, witty, sad and interesting character, it is King's voice that keeps the story interesting. For example, when Noonan tells antagonist, Max Devore, "I don't know where you got my phone number, but I know where you can stick it," it gets a good laugh, but it is the Narrator's, I can't believe I just said that, reaction that makes the scene work. Just to clear things up, the story is told in first person and the narrator in question is supposed to be Mike Noonan, afore mentioned protagonist, but, it isn't Noonan's voice. Bag of Bones' narrator is instantly recognizable to those familiar with King's other novels. I'm sure it helps that the lead in about every King novel is an established novelist who finds himself in a precarious situation, nevertheless, King's narration has all the traits of a well drawn out character. He (the narrator) is smart, funny, descriptive, romantic, and tough. He directs the reader's emotions effortlessly and tells the story in an entertaining, perfectly paced tempo (a necessity for any work of popular fiction). Although Bag of Bones is not one of King's most memorable works, it is definitely an enjoyable read and an easy recommendation to make to anyone looking for a fun, spooky novel about memories, loss, love and, of course, ghoulies.
Posted By: Doc - 07/23/2008 - 1:29 AM EST
This is probably the best King's written, along with The Dead Zone, Salem's Lot, The Stand, and Misery. The Shining and The Dark Half are great too, only because I love when King writes about writers and the craft of writing. Bag of Bones will scare you as well as rip your heart out. King just has that way of pulling you in and stabbing you in the heart. I guess it's what we all love about him. This book is better than Lisey's story, but his last three books out of the gate have been brilliant. He just seems to get better and wiser with each book.
