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I read the first handful back in the mid 90's. I can't recall where I left off. I liked them, didn't love them. I really liked the classics.. Pet Sematary, Cujo, Salem's Lot, IT, etc. I also really, really liked 11-22-63. That book was awesome.. highly recommended if you like history.static111 said:
Please read the Dark Tower series. It is so much better than the disaster of a moviemrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
*edit - oh yeah Dead Zone... great book.0 -
hehe - it's pretty cool if you have the night of your life and call it "OK" - hehe
I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
Animals were hiding behind the Coral
Except for little Turtle
I could swear he's trying to talk to me
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I would just start over and crush them. The first book is stylistic and incongruous, and none of them are perfect, but it's pretty awesome as a whole unit.mrussel1 said:
I read the first handful back in the mid 90's. I can't recall where I left off. I liked them, didn't love them. I really liked the classics.. Pet Sematary, Cujo, Salem's Lot, IT, etc. I also really, really liked 11-22-63. That book was awesome.. highly recommended if you like history.static111 said:
Please read the Dark Tower series. It is so much better than the disaster of a moviemrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
*edit - oh yeah Dead Zone... great book.
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I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone...1995 Milwaukee 1998 Alpine, Alpine 2003 Albany, Boston, Boston, Boston 2004 Boston, Boston 2006 Hartford, St. Paul (Petty), St. Paul (Petty) 2011 Alpine, Alpine 2013 Wrigley 2014 St. Paul 2016 Fenway, Fenway, Wrigley, Wrigley 2018 Missoula, Wrigley, Wrigley 2021 Asbury Park 2022 St Louis 2023 Austin, Austin 2024 Napa, Wrigley, Wrigley 2025 Nashville (II)0 -
Different Seasons is so great. Love Apt Pupil.. .loved it. It was friggin' disturbing and genius. Anthrax also wrote a song about that on Among the Living as well called Skeleton in the Closet. I'm not sure if I was into Anthrax first or Stephen King, but one led to the other.OnWis97 said:
I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone...
And @rgambs I think I will give them a go again. I'm looking for some new material anyway.0 -
Agreed it is definitely more about the entire work as a whole.rgambs said:
I would just start over and crush them. The first book is stylistic and incongruous, and none of them are perfect, but it's pretty awesome as a whole unit.mrussel1 said:
I read the first handful back in the mid 90's. I can't recall where I left off. I liked them, didn't love them. I really liked the classics.. Pet Sematary, Cujo, Salem's Lot, IT, etc. I also really, really liked 11-22-63. That book was awesome.. highly recommended if you like history.static111 said:
Please read the Dark Tower series. It is so much better than the disaster of a moviemrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
*edit - oh yeah Dead Zone... great book.Scio me nihil scire
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Pet Semetary (book, obviously) is pretty disturbing too...OnWis97 said:
I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone...Monkey Driven, Call this Living?0 -
The second movie is great. Better than the first.rgambs said:
Pet Semetary (book, obviously) is pretty disturbing too...OnWis97 said:
I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone..."Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"0 -
First time I dropped acid I was 16. We decided to dose and go see Pet Semetary in the theater. That was not a good decision.rgambs said:
Pet Semetary (book, obviously) is pretty disturbing too...OnWis97 said:
I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone...0 -
I ve never read one Stephen king book. Is the stand a good place to start?I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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No, it's a big read. I'd start with Different Seasons. It's four novellas that are classics, and you'll be familiar with two of the stories from the movies (Stand by Me and Shawnshank). After that, the Stand. And dont' worry that you know those two movies in and out.. you'll love every moment. And since you're a history guy, Apt Pupil will freak you the fuck out.mcgruff10 said:I ve never read one Stephen king book. Is the stand a good place to start?0 -
mrussel1 said:
First time I dropped acid I was 16. We decided to dose and go see Pet Semetary in the theater. That was not a good decision.rgambs said:
Pet Semetary (book, obviously) is pretty disturbing too...OnWis97 said:
I picked up different seasons wanting to read the "book" for Shawshak, having no idea that "the Body" was Stand By Me. The latter caused me to like the movie a bit less because the book (novella) was so terrific.mrussel1 said:
It's his best book, except maybe Different Seasons IMO.rgambs said:
I love King and I haven't read that one, really need to.mrussel1 said:
It's really one of the great American novels of the 20th century. I think it's a fantastic book.Ledbetterman10 said:
Believe it or not, King actually responded to comparisons to The Stand...mrussel1 said:
Disease... disease...spreading the disease.. with some help from Captain Tripps, bring the world down to its knees...static111 said:
Dr. Randall FlaggHughFreakingDillon said:
was this doctor actually Dean Koontz?mcgruff10 said:I was at the doctor's last week for a sinus infection and a nurse taking my vitals swears that he heard from another big wig government doctor that this virus was a man made weapon and somehow leaked out of the lab. The reason that it isn't killing children is because it was meant to take out the adult population.
Nice Stand reference..
But I gotta tell you, Apt Pupil is one of the most disturbing things I have ever read, heard, seen, etc. That is not for everyone...
First time I did mushrooms, we went to a movie. Don't remember which one, doesn't matter.
While we were in the movie, this happened 2 blocks away : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Bourbonnais,_Illinois,_train_crash
Both of the train's locomotives and eleven of the train's fourteen passenger cars derailed; the derailed cars struck freight cars on an adjacent siding. Thirteen people aboard the train were killed and another 121 were transported to nearby hospitals with serious injuries.
We walked out of the theater to the sound of EMS sirens coming from every nearby city/county that could provide support. Literally hundreds of EMS vehicles converging on our location from every possible direction. Terrifying.
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Going back a page... omg... I know who Gene Simmons is and I googled love gun and it's by KISS! I love it. I'm a kiss fan... now about that Kiss cruise lol... ok back to Coronavirus.
I'm sorry you're scared, Mr. SC. I'm glad your are minimizing your contact. We've been watching this blow up from day one. I feel that if I had a better timeline graph, I could understand it and have less fear. I suppose I'll have to check out that earlier subscription/link.
I've probably spent 50 hours on hold over the last couple of weeks to check out alternatives to next weeks cruise and maybe I can get my airline on board with an exception...
Time to go get the pipsqueak! Later PJ people.I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
Animals were hiding behind the Coral
Except for little Turtle
I could swear he's trying to talk to me
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Hey I read a captain underpants book to my six year old yesterday!mrussel1 said:
shawshank is one of my all time favorite movies. I had zero clue it was a king book.I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
mrussel1 said:
No, it's a big read. I'd start with Different Seasons. It's four novellas that are classics, and you'll be familiar with two of the stories from the movies (Stand by Me and Shawnshank). After that, the Stand. And dont' worry that you know those two movies in and out.. you'll love every moment. And since you're a history guy, Apt Pupil will freak you the fuck out.mcgruff10 said:I ve never read one Stephen king book. Is the stand a good place to start?
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"An all of America approach......" Yea, they're free. Because there's not enough to go around. Spend, spend, spend people.
President Trump secures no-cost virus testing for Americans
The Trump Administration is leading an “all-of-America” approach, as Vice President Mike Pence calls it, to protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak.
“Last week, at this table, the President met with pharmaceutical leaders, we met with nursing home leaders, leaders of commercial labs, airline industries,” Vice President Pence said. “We’re bringing all of the businesses of the country to bear to protect the health of the American people.”
Earlier today, President Trump and the Vice President met with executives from America’s largest health insurance companies, where they announced a major deal.
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OMG!!!! OMG!!!! The Donald must be a socialist!!!!Halifax2TheMax said:President Trump secures no-cost virus testing for Americans
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bahaha.... but it's okay, because he got the approval from the Health Insurance Lobbyjeffbr said:
OMG!!!! OMG!!!! The Donald must be a socialist!!!!Halifax2TheMax said:President Trump secures no-cost virus testing for Americans
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