@Ryanne_00 try your local public library if you still need to finish the story at least until you can purchase another copy, it is too good of a story to wait -- and remember the sign says OPEN -- of course
Posted By: Elmarilou - 10/18/2009 - 7:00 AM EST
i loved it
Posted By: John Lee - 10/17/2009 - 3:08 PM EST
loved this book my 3rd stephen king novel to read.
Posted By: Andrew - 09/10/2009 - 5:53 PM EST
*Spoilers ahead* This will always be my favourite Stephen King book, even if it isn't one of his most famous or well respected. The darkly comical look at the desires of humans makes for a great read and I was actually pleased at how the story ended. Leland Gaunt dying would have cheapened the story in a way and it was much better to know that, like Randell Flagg and Pennywise, Leland Gaunt is still on the prowl.
Posted By: Ryanne_00 - 08/04/2009 - 5:02 PM EST
Never Gonna Believe This..My Dog Chewed My Needful Things Up In My Last 100 Pages..So I Didnt Get To Finish..So Sad*Anybody Wanna Donate Their Used Copy To A HUGE Fan? Somebody? Anybody?
Posted By: Jamie - 08/01/2009 - 10:38 AM EST
This was the first Stephen King book I ever read and I have been hooked ever since. I read this book in 3 days once I started and it is not a short book. I have read many of Stephen King's books, but this is still up there as one of my favorites.
Posted By: Trizzle - 07/30/2009 - 7:50 PM EST
My Favorite Stephen King book and movie
Posted By: Shadow - 06/12/2009 - 9:27 PM EST
I'm reading this book right now and show far I love it. I'm sure i won't be disappointed because i love all of stephen king's books.
Posted By: Tate - 05/15/2009 - 12:06 PM EST
An excellent book - one of your best.It was a shame you put an end to Castle Rock but all good things come to an end.Also bringing up former Castle Rock resident Ace Merril was a good move.Long may you continue writing fantatic books !
Posted By: Eriny! - 04/06/2009 - 1:08 PM EST
this book was amazing! I was in shock when i turned each page to find out what happened. this book is big on the dramatic irony. i was literally talking to the book saying "NO don't do that" or "Stop! think about what you're doing!" really suspenseful. two thumbs up! ^_^
Posted By: CB1977 - 04/04/2009 - 6:33 AM EST
Makes you realize REAL QUICK the difference between WANT and NEED.
Posted By: Lizowa - 03/19/2009 - 12:17 PM EST
My grandmother gave me her Stephen King collection (a whole bookshelf!) over the summer. I read a lot of his short stories, and wanted to read a novel of his. I asked my g-ma which one to read first, and she said "Needful Things", and I'm so glad she did. This book started out a little slow, however, it immediately captured my attention and kept it thruogh the whole story. Amazing book!
Posted By: Lizzie - 03/12/2009 - 1:35 PM EST
Oh my goodness this book is amazing! Just like all the things that stephen king has written. Now that i have read this book i went out and bought everything that stephen king has written, even while writing under the name Richard Bachman.
Posted By: Funk - 02/09/2009 - 4:46 PM EST
Needful Things is the single best book that I have ever read. I have now read 12 Stephen Kings and they are all wonderful but this one is by far the most amazing one. I love the interplay between charecters, mostly the strugle between Alan and his past. This is the most climatic book that I have ever read and I will definitley read this book at least 2 more times.
Posted By: L3land Gaunt - 02/08/2009 - 11:06 PM EST
i just finished reading this book and it is by far my favirote one yet. I have to say i think mr.leland gaunt is one of my favroite evil characters in a book could job stephen keep it up
Posted By: Kate - 02/03/2009 - 9:07 AM EST
I am currently reading Needful Things and I must say it is one of Stephen Kings best works. a sit on the edge of your seat story if I've ever seen one!!
Posted By: Tuc Baldecchi - 12/30/2008 - 5:09 PM EST
I read Needful things a couple of weeks ago and it was a great book i love the leland gaunt Charter and it was my first King book and a good one so keep it coming king ok i am a huge fan thanks
Posted By: El Grogg - 11/20/2008 - 5:53 PM EST
just finished needful things, boshed it in 4 days, couldn't put it down until it was finished. utterly gripping and possibly the best non dark tower book by king that i have read. leland gaunt is one of the all time classic villains, wonderfully constructed and as appealing to the reader as he is to the doomed population of castle rock. i particularly loved the interplay between the characters, all of them so thoroughly relatable, and i couldn't help but feel a degree of empathy for each and everyone of them. for me, the most 'real' of all the characters in the book is that of nettie cobb. for me, the tragedy of nettie is the heart and soul of the book. needful things is an absolute masterclass in the art of plot and character construction and i would highly recommend it to all. bravo mr king
Posted By: Anonymous - 09/05/2008 - 12:29 PM EST
Clearly, one of my favorites. I remember reading this one, I remember the characters, the events and the whole plot... It's actually what you could call a successful novel because of these reasons... you remember it even after you reached its end. I almost read it twice.
Posted By: Frank Black - 08/23/2008 - 3:13 PM EST
The book is outstanding, Stephen...you are a genius.
Posted By: Anonymous - 08/11/2008 - 7:25 AM EST
i am currently reading this novel and am finding it a fast paced, terrorfying and am unable to put it down!!! i have recently been introduced to the works of stephen king and am enjoying familaring myself with his story telling format and have been thrilled with all i have read so far. this includes rose madder (amazing), from a buick 8 and the deadzone.
Posted By: El Greco - 08/07/2008 - 5:07 PM EST
An excellent read. I pushed myself to read more and more... Shows how people get obsessed with specific items...
Posted By: Anonymous - 07/24/2008 - 7:32 PM EST
An eerily realistic look at small town life in New England and the natural greed of man. Once again, a supremely literary event with as much life, love, and humanity as there is blood and gore. A whole slew of characters, each one portrayed with perfect and minute detail.
Posted By: Rjt65 - 07/24/2008 - 11:16 AM EST
Another great evil character and how he effects and feeds off of peoples sins. We all have our needful things, and this book explores what some will do to keep them!
