Favorite Stephen King Book?

[rambling man]

The best is the unabridged version of the Stand..creepy when you see the Jim Morrison image. Although the way the movie starts is cool, with "Don't Fear the Reaper"

I also like the Tommyknockers a lot

Stephen King is like Herman Melville, 2/3 written for fun and profit, the rest written to say something poignant.....the best writer of our time

 

[PolythenePam]

For me, it's The Stand, The Green Mile--just cried my way thru the movie for the third time recently, Tha Gunslinger series, and Carrie--I'll never forget reading that when I was 13--scared the living daylights outta me!!
Actually, I've read all his stuff--I'm a King junkie.....I guess there are worse addictions tho.....

 

[Sigil]

The Dark Tower

Waiting anxiously for the next installment!

I've always liked his short stories, as well.

 

[nasty]

I agree with RM

When I first heard "Don't Fear The Reaper" on "The Stand" I HAD to find that song. I also liked the "Dark Tower" series. I recently just got done with "The Gunslinger" again. My favorite of his short stories was "Strawberry Spring" from "Night Shift."

 

[Ticklish Girl]

Re: I may be in the minority...

... But I liked The Talisman, as well as the new one Dream Catcher.

All time faves: The Stand (Unabridged; the original left too much out), 'Salem's Lot (Scared the shit out of me), and Cujo (Ditto)

I almost forgot about The Talisman. Yes, that was pretty good too. And Peter Straub, who co-wrote it, is a terrific writer as well. I'm curious about Black House, the sequel that's coming out in September. It'll be interesting to see how they pick up the story.

 

[spacekowboy]

It......clowns freak me out ever scince!
the stand .....watch out for those summer colds!
thew shining was good , but for some reason i prefer the movie . i'm a huge Kubrick fan , and Nicholson is flawless as Jack Torrance

 

[willfulbrat]

When I saw your quote, I thought for sure you're favorite must be Gerald's Game. I can't listen to that song without getting creeped out now.

 

[nasty]

Spacekowboy

I prefer the movie to the book, as well. ESPECIALLY the ending. I mean, the hotel blows up and the hedge animals chase after Danny, Mrs. Torrance, and Hollaran. I MUCH perfer the chase in the maze with Jack and Danny. I mean, at any moment Danny coulda made a wrong turn and run into Jack. CREEPY!!!!!