It's very rare to like (or love) all the short stories or novellas in one book. But I loved each story in this collection (ok, there were only 4 but sIt's very rare to like (or love) all the short stories or novellas in one book. But I loved each story in this collection (ok, there were only 4 but still...). Mr. Harrigan's Phone and Rat gave me a chilly scare, The Life of Chuck was captivating, and If It Bleeds brought back one of my favorite recent King characters - Holly Gibney. 5 big stars for this book! I love you, Mr. King. ...more
I was pulled into this book, held on and didn't want to let go. I love you, Mr. King!I was pulled into this book, held on and didn't want to let go. I love you, Mr. King!...more
A good horror story about 4 Indians haunted, 10 years later, by an elk that they killed as teenagers. Not for the faint of heart since some of the sceA good horror story about 4 Indians haunted, 10 years later, by an elk that they killed as teenagers. Not for the faint of heart since some of the scenes are very graphic. Shaun Taylor-Corbett does an excellent job narrating. ...more
Definitely not my favorite Stephen King book. I loved that one of the main characters is one of the characters from Rose Madder (wow, has King put thiDefinitely not my favorite Stephen King book. I loved that one of the main characters is one of the characters from Rose Madder (wow, has King put this character through the mill!) and the references to the Tommyknockers but the religion factor was too much. I love you, Mr. King (just not this novel)....more
I really enjoyed this collection of short (horror, thriller) stories. My favorites are "Late Returns", "Twittering from the Circus of the Dead" and "TI really enjoyed this collection of short (horror, thriller) stories. My favorites are "Late Returns", "Twittering from the Circus of the Dead" and "Throttle". The latter title he wrote with his dad.. and we all know who that is! Recommend!!...more
What a chunk of book! It's almost impossible to love every short story in a collection this big - and of course, I didn't. But I did like most of themWhat a chunk of book! It's almost impossible to love every short story in a collection this big - and of course, I didn't. But I did like most of them! The Moving Finger definitely gave me the chills, as well as Chattery Teeth, Crouch End and The House on Maple Street. As always, I love you, Mr. King....more
Wow, if you're looking for a good scary read - or audio - look no further! I would also highly recommend the movie version - The Haunting - the originWow, if you're looking for a good scary read - or audio - look no further! I would also highly recommend the movie version - The Haunting - the original 1963 version, starring Julie Harris and Claire Bloom. You'll need the lights on....more
This very scary novel is a fictional story of how Bram Stoker came to write Dracula. This really did scare me. If they do a movie I will watch it withThis very scary novel is a fictional story of how Bram Stoker came to write Dracula. This really did scare me. If they do a movie I will watch it with the lights on, which is how I recommend you read this book - with the lights on, during the day. Maybe with a crucifix and wooden stake by your side. Highly recommend for horror fans....more
This is the best horror book I've read so far this season - and I doubt the ability of any I have on my list yet to surpass it. A small town in the loThis is the best horror book I've read so far this season - and I doubt the ability of any I have on my list yet to surpass it. A small town in the lower Hudson Valley is haunted and held captive by a 17th century witch with her eyes sewn shut and her arms held against her body with chains. Oh, you can leave the town for short periods but you must come back. And once you move there you can never move away. HEX was originally set in the Netherlands and, according to the author, the Dutch version has a different ending. Part of my enjoyment of this novel might be that I live and work in this area of the Hudson Valley. West Point, Newburgh, Highland Falls and Cornwall figure prominently, but I don't think so. It's a fantastic horror story. Horror story fans - put down any other books and read this NOW....more
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