Korilian. You might want to read the story again. If you paid attention when you read it, you would notice that the husband and the wife love each other. What the guys in Quitters inc. were doing is much worse than damaging Dick's property. They were hurting someone he loves, which is why they knew it'll work. They will do anything it takes, regardless of any moral objection.
Posted By: Voice Of Reason - 05/25/2009 - 5:40 PM EST
Well, it looks as if someone is a little up-in-arms about this story. This FICTIONAL story. This STEPHEN KING, NEVER REALLY HAPPENED BECAUSE IT IS A PIECE OF FICTONAL LITERATURE MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY story. Seriously though, if you didn't like it, then why did you read it all? You seem to be Ms. Women's Rights herself, so I'm surprised that you didn't stop after the part about the treatments. Honestly, thats almost like getting mad at a wall, but hitting the wall with your car anyways and being mad at the wall for wrecking your car. It really makes no sence to me how some people can be so asinine about their behavior. If you want to complain, go to a chat room or blog about it. heck, write Mr. King and tell him about it. He might pull the story off the shelves just for you. Personally, I enjoyed the story immensely, it was very entertaining, and kept me reading throughout. I cannot wait to divulge more into the works of Stephen King
Posted By: Korilian - 05/10/2009 - 5:47 AM EST
This story pissed me the hell off. A lot of those old King stories seem to have leave it to Beaver family values (even when he's writing scifi; take a bow 'the jaunt'), but this one really took the cake. The guy singed the contract, not his wife, or his kid. Yet they are the ones who get punished for it. We're past the days when a woman was her husbands property. They can send someone to take away your TV. Not the little woman! And she's okay, even pleased about it! Give me a ****** break! Here's an idea for the Quitters treatment; How about you stop treating women like objects. If you can't we'll cut of your own damn finger!
Posted By: Edwards - 02/11/2009 - 7:37 PM EST
This is a very good short story. My teacher had us read it in school and, I was surprised they would promote Stephen King. The method they used seems to work very well to quit smoking. They should use it for other things as well
Posted By: Anonymous - 09/12/2008 - 7:23 PM EST
The best king short story ever!! I am a huge argentinian fan. Even though i don't recommend the method, it seems to be highly useful!
