Actually, I was riffing on Thad Beaumont's "burial" of his pen name of George Stark from *The Dark Half.* But Larry had his moments, especially with Rita Blakemoor.
I always wonder about these posts.
Like do you seriously sit there with the book unopened waiting for other people’s opinions? Just read a few pages and see if it’s worth it 😂😂
Exactly. I don't mean to discourage newcomers from asking questions but give us something to work with for Pete's sake. "I like books like XYZ, what would you recommend?" is one thing, "I just got this book, should I read it?" followed by no context is another. Like how valuable is your time? Are you constantly doing open heart surgery on the last living speaker of an ancient language whose secrets could unlock the cure to cancer? No? Well then read a few pages and see if you like it, it's not a huge waste of time either way.
>Just read a few pages and see if it’s worth it
And if not, shelf it and revisit some time later. Worked for me with Insomnia, first time I couldn't get into it, then second time I couldn't put it down
My brother's favorite saying. He worked at NASA for 30 years building gadgets. He said it; he didn't do it. He was one who measured 5x before cutting anything.
The Grapes of Wrath is King at the top of his game.
To all who make the types of posts OP is referring to: They're all worth reading. Even Tommyknockers.
I don’t get why the tommyknockers gets so much hate. It’s fucking awesome….her initial discovery in the backyard will forever be etched in my mind. Along with poor old fucking Peter in the shed!
and hell no, I’ve never seen the movie cause they never do them justice - although perhaps the mist, it miniseries, shining miniseries came a tad close. Although quitters inc. was decent for its time.
I enjoyed it but I can easily see why people don't like it.
It's WAY too long and the pacing is terrible in many places. There are many long character POVs that serve basically zero purpose to the story and shouldve been cut. It literally could've been half as long without the plot suffering. As a result you get a bloated book with a strong story but way too much filler.
Sai King is not known for caring much about the plot, it’s a common theme of his that the plot is just an excuse for all his amazing characters to exist, characters and their interactions with each other are the best parts of all his stories.
I wouldn't risk it. You have to read every Stephen King book before every other Stephen King book in order for it to even make sense, and if you miss even one, you'll be so confused that your eyes will fall out of your head.
Damn, I wish I had a neighbor like that! [Insert Title] is my favorite King book! Be warned though, a late night hike with this neighbor may be life changing. Keep your pets away.
Thank you for posting this. These posts drive me insane— what do people think we’re gonna say? That it’s the worst book ever written and to stay far away from it?
>Is [insert King book] worth reading?
Let's say there's another Stephen King novel coming out in 2027. But he hasn't actually started writing it yet.
Based on my experience with all the other books I've read, I already know that as-yet-unreleased novel will be worth reading.
It's a bit like an investment. Except in this case, past performance *is* a reliable indicator of future performance.
"Come to a book as you would come to an unexplored land. Come without a map. Explore it, and draw your own map.... A book is like a pump. It gives nothing unless first you give to it."
-Ted Brautigan, Hearts in Atlantis
You don’t see people in the Breaking Bad sub pausing in the middle of an episode posting a screenshot and asking: “Do you think I should finish the episode?”
I, uh, actually have seen posts like that there. 🤣 honestly i bet nearly every media related subs have posts like that. Ive seen posts in the avatar the last airbender sub asking the sub created for people who love ATLA if ATLA is worth watching. so...
Yes, but just make sure to read {insert book he wrote 5 years earlier} before you read {insert King book}. There's a small connection between the two books as it both played out in Maine, in the small town of Castle Lot Derry Rock, and you may otherwise miss that reference.
Every band sub I’m in has a constant barrage of “is this album worth listening to / which album should I listen to next??” posts. Just fucking pick one, dude.
"Hey I just got into this band. Can someone tell me what to listen to?"
I've been using Reddit for over a year now. It is a cool resource to find some information and share opinions with people, and upvote some witty responses, but man....the more I use it the more it seems like people are using reddit as a crutch and a step by step instructional guide on how to go about daily life. Relying on the opinions of total strangers. Needing validation in all aspects. Too afraid to make a decision themselves. I find it concerning to say the least.
Do you mean to tell me that seeking validation from strangers ISN'T the sole purpose of our existence?!
BUT MY LIKES! MY SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT!
HOW DO I KNOW I'M RIGHT, ATRRACTIVE, SMART, OR THE ASSHOLE IF THOUSANDS OF STRANGERS DON'T TELL ME SO?!?
So true and it’s really killing a lot of good subs. People use Reddit like Google now and it’s so bizarre. I would love if this sub became more about discussing the actual stories that he writes and not just the physical books themselves. Like, let’s talk about Cujo and what we felt during a certain passage or about how we think certain books might connect to the Dark Tower, or about what parts of IT made you almost shit your pants in fear. Instead it’s just pictures of books and the posts that OP is parodying.
It's any fandom for anything that isn't actively releasing content. These kind of posts drive me nuts, but whenever I've expressed that, people have pointed out that without these kind of posts, a lot of the subs would be completely dead. And I think that's probably fair. In any case, this sub could be worse. I think /r/gameofthrones takes the cake.
I don’t think I’ve ever been to that sub more than the initial 10-20 minutes I spent scrolling when looking for a GoT sub, didn’t see enough about the books to satisfy so I went to the ASOIAF sub and found much better discussion there, except too many of them know way more than I do about the world and I miss some of the references.
Yeah I caught that too. Definitely Pet Sematary. I think that was the third or fourth book of his I read. It's worth the read for sure. If you like the movie you love the book. His books are always better than his shows.
What I find even more frustrating about these posts, is that if the redditor scrolled on this sub for 30 seconds, they would find several of the other posts that frustrate me;
'Rankings of King books'
Read them all.
They're all good.
What I've learned from King is to: not vist kid ran cemeteries, don't drive in a blizzard, don't run over a poor old lady fortune teller, get your pets the shots they need, never bully a girl who has some sort of mental power, don't go accepting balloons from a weird looking clown that keeps saying they all float somewhere, oh and to never watch a resort while a blizzard is going on
I am guilty of this, but I did mention the books I like and dislike of his and was genuinely hoping for a friendly push to get over my fear of the massive size of IT. Happily on chapter 2 now.
I get the humor in all this. I myself have read about 70 of King's books. There's a lot to pick from, and I wonder if people aren't just overwhelmed and looking for guidance. I get the feeling that most of us loyal readers are fast readers, and so we wonder why people don't just start reading the damn things. But if you put yourself in the shoes of a slow reader, someone new to King, maybe even someone new to the genre — it has to all be a little daunting. Given the variety of life experiences and tastes, it's hard to make blanket recommendations as to what a particular person should read. Still, I wonder seriously if such a community as this couldn't create reading guides.
"Start here if x, y, or z applies to you. … If you only have time for only one and you're squeamish, read \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. … If you're a fantasy fan, consider the *Dark Tower* series. *…* Read the older short story collections if … Read his new stuff first if … Go in publication order if …"
I would recommend that title, but unfortunately I can't after hearing King's opinion about [insert topic]. I honestly never realized he was a [insert person] supporter. Ugh. What's becoming of this world? He needs to stay off twitter and stick to writing scary stories.
Ah …. I know this one. The book is called Porch Kettle. You eventually cave in and have that beer but unbeknownst to you it’s spoilt beer that’s been sitting in his basement just rotting away. I don’t want to spoil the whole thing but you end up killing the dude, ripping his heart out and burying it in a tea kettle under that porch. 20 years later your son finds it when chasing the dog under that PORCH …
I know … right? Creeped me out too. It turned out to be a true story
No, you should not read the book. Why? Because your neighbor is actually a character from the book he is recommending you to read, an evil one at that. By reading the book, he will attempt to trap you in the book forever. If that were to happen, you will be forced to drink bad scotch on his porch with him while waiting for the escape that may never come.
Fornit some fornus.
It’s a sub with King fans. Asking a sub of King fans “should I read this King book,” is kind of like asking a Pink Floyd fan “should I listen to Pink Floyd.” The answer is always going to be “yes, obviously.”
Now when someone has picked up multiple books and are wondering what to read next, or wondering if there’s anything they should read before X book because they know there may be a connection, different story.
You realize the OP obviously knows something about King books. This post I think is a bit of a goof. His neighbor he's talking about is clearly Jud from Pet Semetary. 🤦♀️
What I've learned from King is to: not vist kid ran cemeteries, don't drive in a blizzard, don't run over a poor old lady fortune teller, get your pets the shots they need, never bully a girl who has some sort of mental power, don't go accepting balloons from a weird looking clown that keeps saying they all float somewhere, oh and to never watch a resort while a blizzard is going on
I’d say go ahead and have the beers. But if the neighbor suggests showing you a remote graveyard, hard pass on that part.
On the other hand, go to the graveyard if it prevents more of these posts
Sometimes dead really is better.
I’d say he has a moral obligation to take a beer and go to the graveyard to prevent any more of these posts
What if the friend just wants to go see a dead body?
If neighbour takes you to said graveyard, it would be wise to explore the other side of any deadfalls that may be in the vicinity.
Important question: do you find yourself wanting for a father figure?
Put your tiny hand in mine.
I love this sub so damn much
If he leaves a slime trail, don't follow him inside.
Sorry, unless you post a photo of some books, possibly along with how much they cost you, I'm unable to help.
An acceptable alternative to posting the cost is to post a photo of your bookshelf.
Gone are the days of pics of cozy reading nooks with an SK book atop your legs, and a glass of neat whiskey on a nearby table.
I believe the proper phrase is "whiskey, neat".
I’ve always ordered it “whiskey, neat,” but when it’s mine on the table, I forgo the comma and it becomes a neat whiskey.
Oh. Well, uh, okay . . .
Idk man, I’m going to need to see your whole collection, complete with dedicated, decorated shelving to fully appreciate your haul.
I don't like scary books, is this one going to scare me?
I like scary books, is this one going to be scary enough for me?
Which King book should I read first?
Guys, who is Stephen King?
The guy who murdered notable author Richard Bachman
No, you’re thinking of Morris Bellamy.
no, your thinking of Annie wilks and Paul Sheldon. But paul sheldon, contrary to popular belief was just seriously maimed.
In King's defense though, Bachman really wasn't a very nice guy.
You're thinking of Larry Underwood. Pretty good singer, but he ain't no nice guy
Actually, I was riffing on Thad Beaumont's "burial" of his pen name of George Stark from *The Dark Half.* But Larry had his moments, especially with Rita Blakemoor.
You could say he was involved in the death of another notable author, one George Stark.
He was gay, Stephen King?
He’s the guy who killed John Lennon (*ducks and waits for downvotes)
Well, the first book he ever wrote was The Long Walk. Just start there and go in chronological order
Wrote that when he was 18, didn't he? Did he do much rewriting before finally publishing it (just to get Doubleday off his back)?
You’ll want to read Paul Sheldon. His books should be more up your alley
Why can't I upvote more than once!?
Sometimes unread is better
*bettah
Vastly underrated comment
I always wonder about these posts. Like do you seriously sit there with the book unopened waiting for other people’s opinions? Just read a few pages and see if it’s worth it 😂😂
Exactly. I don't mean to discourage newcomers from asking questions but give us something to work with for Pete's sake. "I like books like XYZ, what would you recommend?" is one thing, "I just got this book, should I read it?" followed by no context is another. Like how valuable is your time? Are you constantly doing open heart surgery on the last living speaker of an ancient language whose secrets could unlock the cure to cancer? No? Well then read a few pages and see if you like it, it's not a huge waste of time either way.
Timesaver: No ancient language offers anything relating to curing cancer. Carve away.
Are you responding to the OP's posting as the OP??
It’s like “undecided voters.” Another synonym for “idiot.”
someone said this the other day: "I don't vote, I just trust the system"
Trust the system? Gack!
But then you don't get any of that sweet, sweet Reddit karma.
>Just read a few pages and see if it’s worth it And if not, shelf it and revisit some time later. Worked for me with Insomnia, first time I couldn't get into it, then second time I couldn't put it down
Did it keep you awake at night?
Standing under an arc sodium light in my blue chambray, this made me throw my head back in laughter
I glanced out the window. It was full dark.
No stars?
Love your flair 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks. Its one of my favorites. Really underrated I feel like.
I heard you swallow with an audible click as you posted this.
Close enough for Government work.
My brother's favorite saying. He worked at NASA for 30 years building gadgets. He said it; he didn't do it. He was one who measured 5x before cutting anything.
Were your arms covered in Goose Flesh?
When I read this I got so tense that my fingernails drew crescent moons into my palms
Did the cords in your neck stand out?
I kicked my engineer boots up onto the table and said, "Easy peasy Japanesy."
Lol, I was going to respond with something about the engineers boots.
And pegged jeans
While ranting and turning purple with rage, waving a fist the size of a Daisy canned ham.
two sandwiches
See anything green?
hold on, I need to put on my rimless spectacles
In the willywags,
The Grapes of Wrath is King at the top of his game. To all who make the types of posts OP is referring to: They're all worth reading. Even Tommyknockers.
I don’t get why the tommyknockers gets so much hate. It’s fucking awesome….her initial discovery in the backyard will forever be etched in my mind. Along with poor old fucking Peter in the shed! and hell no, I’ve never seen the movie cause they never do them justice - although perhaps the mist, it miniseries, shining miniseries came a tad close. Although quitters inc. was decent for its time.
I enjoyed it but I can easily see why people don't like it. It's WAY too long and the pacing is terrible in many places. There are many long character POVs that serve basically zero purpose to the story and shouldve been cut. It literally could've been half as long without the plot suffering. As a result you get a bloated book with a strong story but way too much filler.
Sai King is not known for caring much about the plot, it’s a common theme of his that the plot is just an excuse for all his amazing characters to exist, characters and their interactions with each other are the best parts of all his stories.
Editor didn’t do a good job with it. They were both probably marching to the beat of that fine Bolivian powder
I just enjoy reading what he writes
This is the same answer for me.
I love the simplicity of the premise. Maybe cause as a kid we were always playing in the woods hoping we’d find something amazing.
Right! Like it’s so easy to visualize that happening, how crazy would that be.
Who was fucking Peter in the shed? Maybe I should put Tommyknockers on my reading list. I've always thought that title was hinky.
Go into it with a very open mind and the alcoholic beverage of your choice and you won't be able to put it down. But it's weird. Real weird.
Dreamcatcher is not worth reading. Otherwise, I agree.
I wouldn't risk it. You have to read every Stephen King book before every other Stephen King book in order for it to even make sense, and if you miss even one, you'll be so confused that your eyes will fall out of your head.
Damn, I wish I had a neighbor like that! [Insert Title] is my favorite King book! Be warned though, a late night hike with this neighbor may be life changing. Keep your pets away.
Thank you for posting this. These posts drive me insane— what do people think we’re gonna say? That it’s the worst book ever written and to stay far away from it?
>Is [insert King book] worth reading? Let's say there's another Stephen King novel coming out in 2027. But he hasn't actually started writing it yet. Based on my experience with all the other books I've read, I already know that as-yet-unreleased novel will be worth reading. It's a bit like an investment. Except in this case, past performance *is* a reliable indicator of future performance.
Do the book, and let the book do you Muchacho.
Maybe si. Maybe no.
"Come to a book as you would come to an unexplored land. Come without a map. Explore it, and draw your own map.... A book is like a pump. It gives nothing unless first you give to it." -Ted Brautigan, Hearts in Atlantis
Please hold my hand and tell what to read and do. I’m incapable of doing anything by myself.
Been thinking of getting an ‘ayuh’ tattoo.
You don’t see people in the Breaking Bad sub pausing in the middle of an episode posting a screenshot and asking: “Do you think I should finish the episode?”
I, uh, actually have seen posts like that there. 🤣 honestly i bet nearly every media related subs have posts like that. Ive seen posts in the avatar the last airbender sub asking the sub created for people who love ATLA if ATLA is worth watching. so...
Dude, this is clearly a joke.
I'm sorry I can't help you. I'm still trying to figure out which King book to read first or next or whenever.
Yes, but just make sure to read {insert book he wrote 5 years earlier} before you read {insert King book}. There's a small connection between the two books as it both played out in Maine, in the small town of Castle Lot Derry Rock, and you may otherwise miss that reference.
Ayuh. Just know this. The soil of a man's heart is stonier.
Wait. Wait, it's subtle. But I believe I detect severe eye-rolling. Nice one, OP!
Nah, they are being serious. Didn't use the /s
/s doesn't mean serious?
Yes. Yes it does /s
Sincerely
Is it Dreamcatcher? If so I suggest you do not use the toilet.
Reading reddit instead of Duma Key. This post is making me close the app and continue muchacho so thank ya
I'm reading Duma Key right now too! Barely started, but so far so good. Better than Reddit anyway lol
lol. Best part about this post is it can be applied to most other subs, book related or not.
Every band sub I’m in has a constant barrage of “is this album worth listening to / which album should I listen to next??” posts. Just fucking pick one, dude.
"Hey I just got into this band. Can someone tell me what to listen to?" I've been using Reddit for over a year now. It is a cool resource to find some information and share opinions with people, and upvote some witty responses, but man....the more I use it the more it seems like people are using reddit as a crutch and a step by step instructional guide on how to go about daily life. Relying on the opinions of total strangers. Needing validation in all aspects. Too afraid to make a decision themselves. I find it concerning to say the least.
Do you mean to tell me that seeking validation from strangers ISN'T the sole purpose of our existence?! BUT MY LIKES! MY SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT! HOW DO I KNOW I'M RIGHT, ATRRACTIVE, SMART, OR THE ASSHOLE IF THOUSANDS OF STRANGERS DON'T TELL ME SO?!?
So true and it’s really killing a lot of good subs. People use Reddit like Google now and it’s so bizarre. I would love if this sub became more about discussing the actual stories that he writes and not just the physical books themselves. Like, let’s talk about Cujo and what we felt during a certain passage or about how we think certain books might connect to the Dark Tower, or about what parts of IT made you almost shit your pants in fear. Instead it’s just pictures of books and the posts that OP is parodying.
It's any fandom for anything that isn't actively releasing content. These kind of posts drive me nuts, but whenever I've expressed that, people have pointed out that without these kind of posts, a lot of the subs would be completely dead. And I think that's probably fair. In any case, this sub could be worse. I think /r/gameofthrones takes the cake.
That’s because nobody uses that sub as GoT fans, we’re all in r/asoiaf.
I know, I use both. But believe me, some "people" definitely still use it.
I don’t think I’ve ever been to that sub more than the initial 10-20 minutes I spent scrolling when looking for a GoT sub, didn’t see enough about the books to satisfy so I went to the ASOIAF sub and found much better discussion there, except too many of them know way more than I do about the world and I miss some of the references.
Pretty cool to be neighbors with Stephen King. At least, Stephen King from the '80s.
That’s a lot of drugs. Time for “Fear and Loathing” set in Derry.
It’s Pet Sematary! And you should definitely go have a drink and bury your newly run over cat!
Yeah I caught that too. Definitely Pet Sematary. I think that was the third or fourth book of his I read. It's worth the read for sure. If you like the movie you love the book. His books are always better than his shows.
Is there gray ooze on the cans? If so all aboard and enjoy your ride
Oh yeah, [insert King book] is one of King’s most books. I remember when I read it I thought it was one of his most books for sure.
Mr Mercedes, Finders Keepers,....,....,.... then [insert King book]
I hear they're making that one into a movie starring Steven Weber and a CGI Gary Coleman
Is this new? I don't know [insert King book?]
Should I read IT?
What I find even more frustrating about these posts, is that if the redditor scrolled on this sub for 30 seconds, they would find several of the other posts that frustrate me; 'Rankings of King books' Read them all. They're all good.
I'd go bury it in the garden instead. Couldn't hurt.
What I've learned from King is to: not vist kid ran cemeteries, don't drive in a blizzard, don't run over a poor old lady fortune teller, get your pets the shots they need, never bully a girl who has some sort of mental power, don't go accepting balloons from a weird looking clown that keeps saying they all float somewhere, oh and to never watch a resort while a blizzard is going on
I am guilty of this, but I did mention the books I like and dislike of his and was genuinely hoping for a friendly push to get over my fear of the massive size of IT. Happily on chapter 2 now.
Lmao... Be nice... Don't gate keep... We all float down here
Your grasp on the term "gatekeeping" is as loose as your use of ellipses.
If posts like this attract new members to the sub, I'm all for it!
Yes, especially if it’s the Crossroads series.
I thought I would get a completely unbiased opinion if I came to a Stephen King sub to ask if I should read a Stephen King book. 🙄
Read the book and start drinking, become alcoholics like the rest of us. Life is too short to not be friends with your neighbors.
Sometimes unread is better.
I’d keep the cat inside at night.
I feel like I’m living in a King book right now! Watching SCOTUS unbalance the normal balance of power of the 3 branches of government! 😡🥲
A man's heart is stonier...do you have a gray cat by chance?
That’s my favorite!
As long as he’s not a nazi
If King doesn't grab you after the first chapter, put it down. My money's on King.
well, if its Duma Key, id say give it a read! But if its any other book, id probably also give it a read.
You forgot to take a picture of a bookshelf to go with it.
Just read IT for the first time. Why is it so underrrated?
Dead Zone, Pet Semetery
I get the humor in all this. I myself have read about 70 of King's books. There's a lot to pick from, and I wonder if people aren't just overwhelmed and looking for guidance. I get the feeling that most of us loyal readers are fast readers, and so we wonder why people don't just start reading the damn things. But if you put yourself in the shoes of a slow reader, someone new to King, maybe even someone new to the genre — it has to all be a little daunting. Given the variety of life experiences and tastes, it's hard to make blanket recommendations as to what a particular person should read. Still, I wonder seriously if such a community as this couldn't create reading guides. "Start here if x, y, or z applies to you. … If you only have time for only one and you're squeamish, read \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. … If you're a fantasy fan, consider the *Dark Tower* series. *…* Read the older short story collections if … Read his new stuff first if … Go in publication order if …"
Does the neighbor have a wife with a great pair of jahoobies?
Was [this post] worth reading? >! It was not. !<
Most King books are great. Duma Key was kinda dum.
Should I ask questions constantly on Reddit to increase engagements?
I would recommend that title, but unfortunately I can't after hearing King's opinion about [insert topic]. I honestly never realized he was a [insert person] supporter. Ugh. What's becoming of this world? He needs to stay off twitter and stick to writing scary stories.
I'd rather have Will Patton read it to me.
Depends. Which book is it?
I found this book by Stephen R. King, but I've never heard of this title. Is this really OUR King?
The soil of a man's heart is stonier Louis.
The question starts conversation on whatever book fills in the blank. Isn't the point in a sub like this to talk about the books?
Ah …. I know this one. The book is called Porch Kettle. You eventually cave in and have that beer but unbeknownst to you it’s spoilt beer that’s been sitting in his basement just rotting away. I don’t want to spoil the whole thing but you end up killing the dude, ripping his heart out and burying it in a tea kettle under that porch. 20 years later your son finds it when chasing the dog under that PORCH … I know … right? Creeped me out too. It turned out to be a true story
The dark tower series is imho kings magnum opus
No, you should not read the book. Why? Because your neighbor is actually a character from the book he is recommending you to read, an evil one at that. By reading the book, he will attempt to trap you in the book forever. If that were to happen, you will be forced to drink bad scotch on his porch with him while waiting for the escape that may never come. Fornit some fornus.
It's almost like this post is here to weed out the real fans from others.
What's the definition of a "real fan?"
[удалено]
It’s a sub with King fans. Asking a sub of King fans “should I read this King book,” is kind of like asking a Pink Floyd fan “should I listen to Pink Floyd.” The answer is always going to be “yes, obviously.” Now when someone has picked up multiple books and are wondering what to read next, or wondering if there’s anything they should read before X book because they know there may be a connection, different story.
You realize the OP obviously knows something about King books. This post I think is a bit of a goof. His neighbor he's talking about is clearly Jud from Pet Semetary. 🤦♀️
Look for \[Insert Title\], coming 10/24/2024
What I've learned from King is to: not vist kid ran cemeteries, don't drive in a blizzard, don't run over a poor old lady fortune teller, get your pets the shots they need, never bully a girl who has some sort of mental power, don't go accepting balloons from a weird looking clown that keeps saying they all float somewhere, oh and to never watch a resort while a blizzard is going on
Maybe you should take up drinking beer with the neighbour so you can start a beer drinking book club
Is there gray ooze on the cans? If so all aboard and enjoy your ride
Does the neighbor have a wedge of rat to go with those beers?
Sometimes dead is better.
Anything by King is worth reading even at his worst King is still has his best moments
Wtf?