I don’t know if anyone else basically casts real life actors in their minds while reading fiction but it was impossible for me to picture anyone else other than him while reading the entire story. It felt like the clearest I’ve ever been able to picture a character in a book because the two characters fit so well thematically
Didn’t think I’d ever be making this kinda post since I never really expected to read a Stephen King book that I would consider dropping early.
I’m about 15% of the way through the book now, early in chapter 3 where he’s talking about Frankenstein and I’m just not really feeling it so far. For those of you who have read this, did it get better for you as it went on or is this one I should maybe put on the back burner for now?
It doesn’t help that Different Seasons is next and I really am looking forward to checking it out.
I have watched many horror movies from the 70s that I love, but so far he is mostly discussing films and media I’m not very familiar with or have much attachment to from the 30s, 40s and 50s.
How do you guys feel about this book?
I’m probably most excited to read Different Seasons next but I was wondering if I should maybe check out Danse Macabre first since it technically released prior to Cujo. I was also considering going ahead and maybe reading Christine since it’s a longer novel and I would have Different Seasons to look forward to after I’m done, which may encourage me to read Christine faster(I’m honestly not super excited to read Christine since the idea of a haunted car turning someone corrupt doesn’t excite me much but I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised).
Kinda surprised many people don’t seem to like Roadwork as much. It was heartbreaking and hard to read but in a way where I felt like I could hardly put it down. Did anyone else picture Dawes looking like Michael Douglas from Falling Down while reading it?
I just finished The Running Man a few minutes ago and if anyone ever says “le King can’t write ending!” again I’m throwing that one in their face lmao. It was a super satisfying payoff and I can’t wait to check out the movie now(both of em)
My third favorite story would be The Long Walk. I sorta wish I hadn’t already watched the movie a while back but I still enjoyed reading the book. I can’t really think of much to say about this one that hasn’t already been said. I do like the extra backstory stuff that McVries got
Rage was my least favorite. I enjoyed the read but I certainly put this book on a pedestal in my mind thinking it would be some legendary gorey disturbing mindfuck and felt kinda letdown that it was more of a breakfast club therapy session type thing where none of the characters really seem to react to this situation as real people would. I can’t say any of the characters in this story really stuck with me very much. For those of you that don’t have this story included in your copy.. No great loss
What’s your favorite from The Bachman Books? I’m reading Different Seasons next! Yay!