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Which Stephen King book should I read first

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Mellowyellow22 · 24/06/2011 11:37

I am feeling in need of a bit of horror, have not read any since the 'point horror' books when I was a teenager.
Am I right in thiking that Stephen King books are horror stories? Which would you reccomend for me to start with?

Thanks

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missdt · 24/06/2011 21:06

Dead Zone, Night shift, Skeleton crew.

MajorMajor · 24/06/2011 21:06

The Shining is brilliant as long as you are not constantly thinking about the Jack Nicholson character in the film

LadyWithNoManors · 24/06/2011 21:00

Ooo Firestarter, Thinner, Rose Madder.

mummynoseynora · 24/06/2011 20:59

hmmm I would say a lot aren't horror as such but more intense thrillers.... there were some mind which scared the bejesus out of me!

IT - couldn't leave the cover facing up Blush
oh god - I have nearly all of them (or had... had to give in and give some to charity shop to make space for more!)

his last few have been back to top form for him - all written since he nearly died!

black house which he wrote with peter straub is fab too...

in fact - if you pm me I can pick one and post it to you! Happy to start off a new kinger!
What sort of stories do you like and I can pick one out?

WidowWadman · 24/06/2011 20:57

Well, King does Horror, but not really well. I'd go for some Koontz instead.

wimpybar · 24/06/2011 20:56

short stories like night shift - so much better than the novels, straight to the point and scary as hell.

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Mellowyellow22 · 24/06/2011 20:54

Thanks for the recomendations.

I have just had a look on Amazon and all his books are £4.99 for the Kindle editions which is a bit much.

I will have a look for some of these next time I go to the library, I am looking forward to some spine tingling, knot in the stomach tension Grin

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fluffyliquorice · 24/06/2011 16:43

My favourites are 'Gerald's Game', 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon' and 'Rose Madder' (not one of his most popular but I love it). I also really enjoyed 'Full Dark, No Stars'.

monkeyslut · 24/06/2011 15:25

Save yourself the trouble and just watch the movies instead..usually ten times better.

KurriKurri · 24/06/2011 15:01

Sorry that should be 'lent' - Blush

KurriKurri · 24/06/2011 15:00

I've just started reading Stephen King, I really enjoyed The Green Mile, and I have It and Salem's Lot lined up to read (leant to me by my DS) have also read Carrie, which is good and pretty short if you want something quick to get you started Smile

DurhamDurham · 24/06/2011 11:50

I love Stephen King. Read 'Thinner' and then 'Misery' to get you started.

Then read 'The Stand' and 'Under the Dome', both are fantastic.

I don't like 'The Dark Tower' stuff, I just couldn't get into it.

chocolateyclur · 24/06/2011 11:42

I LOVE 'It'. It's a massive novel, but it's probably my favourite - real characterisation, depth of plot, and certainly gives shivers up the spine.

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