Is it wrong to like Stephen King?

[Infernal Freak]

Yeah...he is deep, wordy, freaky, and his books are soooooooo chilling! Ooooh! I love it! He puts practically anything in there that'd keep your mind spinning! I think he is a phenomonal genius! Well...gotta get! Chat later!

-Heather

 

[HeatherJay]

If you feel it's not a sin to read it, Heather, then it must be okay.

 

[oldrooster]

If all you read is that one book, you will be as interesting as a doorknob to talk to. Expand your world a bit.....

 

[Infernal Freak]

Well...HeatherJay...I know you have good intentions and well, that's kewl. But, that particular book is different because it has witchcraft in it. I think creepy, mysterious books are different, unless of course it has witchcraft in it. [Also...just a thought: uh, Stephen King doesn't normally let a witch or wizard triumph as good...as does Harry Potter...] However, again, that wasn't exactly the point of this thread...

-Heather

PM for more questions...not on here pleeeeeeeeeeeez...

 

[Infernal Freak]

EVERYONE ATTENTION: This thread isn't about anything else BUT Stephen King and his books...

[for anything else PM me............................................................................]

 

[Infernal Freak]

You'll get a pm

 

[Glorianna]

I like him too. I think it's okay.

 

[Infernal Freak]

yup....he is such a genuis! It is amazing!

-Heather

 

[LoveTheLord,HeCares!]

Well, although I have never read any of his books I've been told their horror kind of stuff, sounds kinda dark to me lol! I'm not the sort of person who can handle REALLY absolute terrifying, twisted kind of stuff but I'm intrigued to know more! It sounds interesting the way you described it JesusFreak. Is it really dark stuff though?
Anyway, tell me more hehe! But I really don't see it a problem you reading something you enjoy. May not be some peoples cup of tea but you love it so read it! God wouldn't stop you if you enjoyed it -you're not breaking any laws! Well, enjoy your books

God Bless x x

" Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give peace to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. "

 

[but'n'ben]

It really depends on what book you read. he writes everything from horror, thriller to sentimental. Have you ever seen a film called Stand By Me starring river Phoenix? That's based on a Stephen King and it's about the loss being labeled because of your family...kind of a story of redemption but also loss of innocence of youth when we enter teens.

The Shawshank Redemption. A man wrongly accused of murder who is also a banking genius. processes his warden's illicit money untill he realises there is evidence which will free him. Things don't go that easily and Andy eventually escapes and uses his knowledge of the financial system to give himsefl a new identity-not even remotely scary/bloody. This short story was also made into one of the most critically acclaimed movies ever made.

The Green Mile: Again someone wrongly accused of murder. Only this man had extraordinary healing powers. The guard of death row knows John Coffey is innocent (check the initials....not all King's work ignores Jesus) but he has no choice but to execute him. (Christians will associate the initialls of the gentle healer conedmned to die to another more than familiar story!)

But then, a lot of King's work is quite dark and ocassionaly explores the depth of the human mind. Books like Misery, IT and The Shining have all been made into films and in my opinion are probably the most disturbing.

If you are looking for good films made from the books I recommend King's own version of the Shining (NOT Kubrick's version...his is so different from the book But King's one is very very long. Good though) The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption or Stand By Me. Stand by Me is probably the least extreme. Some swearing but that's about it.

Also if you want to delve right into reading king, Try Pet Semetary. Basically about vampires in a small town called Salem's Lot but it's quite mild. Needful Things is also a good read-how the devel can corrupt us by giving us the thing we most desire.

King's work is far deeper than just a horror story. I think the people who criticism him for being unoriginal haven't read enough of his work to realise just how diverse he really is.



Has anyone ever read any of King's book when he writes as Richard Bachman? I have the Bachman books but I can't believe people at the time didn't know it was King is disguise! his writing style and settings are identical to his other books.

 

[Infernal Freak]

Amen! You are absolutely right!

-Heather

 

[yusuke urameshi]

y would it be wrong to like stephen king?

 

[Infernal Freak]

Well...same question here.......
I heard it from several peeps...[Never knew why they said it...that's what I was finding out here...] You are welcome to comment!

-Heather

P.S YOU ROCK HOMIE!

 

[yusuke urameshi]

stephen king writes horror and suspense. good literature

 

[but'n'ben]

I imagine people don't like the general content and language. But people are dead set against Harry Potter. IMO I think Harry Potter's far milder that SK. But, SK is acceptable and HP isn't. Hmmm.....

I think it's just a conflict of bible and life. I mean, in the 50s, rock n roll was satanic. Then rock n roll was ok in the 60s and the beatles were satanic. Tne the beatles were acceptable and heavy metal is satanic.... you see the pattern? In 10 years time, people will laugh about thinking HP and SK are harmful, because something far, far worse will be popular.

 

[yusuke urameshi]

I imagine people don't like the general content and language. But people are dead set against Harry Potter. IMO I think Harry Potter's far milder that SK. But, SK is acceptable and HP isn't. Hmmm.....

I think it's just a conflict of bible and life. I mean, in the 50s, rock n roll was satanic. Then rock n roll was ok in the 60s and the beatles were satanic. Tne the beatles were acceptable and heavy metal is satanic.... you see the pattern? In 10 years time, people will laugh about thinking HP and SK are harmful, because something far, far worse will be popular.

lol right because harry Potter is the most evil unholy foulest thing on the planet. and it is corruptig the minds of all who read it. and like you say i'm m,ortified to think opf what could possibly worse than harry potter..... possibly a sequel to everybody poops?

lololololololololololololol riiiiiiiiiight because harry potter is soooooooooooo much more than a childrens book lol.

 

[but'n'ben]

You come from Japan! I'd LOVE to visit Japan. My karate federation got to go a few years ago because of the karate world cup. That would have been so cool!

 

[yusuke urameshi]

have you heard of akido?

 

[but'n'ben]

Of course-isn't that the one where you wear a lot of armour? I like a lot of martail arts but only study karate.

 

[yusuke urameshi]

the armor is kendo akido is alot of wrist twisting