The Shining sequel (book)

[Neil]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24126819 Stephen King has admitted he is nervous about the reaction to his forthcoming sequel to his novel The Shining.

[rongravy]

I dunno. I used to like him when I was a kid and thought naughty words were cool, even in print. I still think It is pretty good to reread, but rereading some of the other earlier ones, like this and 'Salems Lot, are kind of lame. I really never kept up with him much after the 80's, though. I'd have to check this one out just to see if he's really grown like he claims...

[MoonSylver]

I dunno. I used to like him when I was a kid and thought naughty words were cool, even in print. I still think It is pretty good to reread, but rereading some of the other earlier ones, like this and 'Salems Lot, are kind of lame. I really never kept up with him much after the 80's, though. I'd have to check this one out just to see if he's really grown like he claims... Hm. Loved Kings work, especially his older stuff. Haven't kept up with some of his recent works. Don't read much in general any more. Always admired his style, use of language, & particularly dialog & vernacular. And his passion for the craft of writing in general.*Shrug* Heard he was comtemplating a Shining sequel. Didn't know if he would do it. Don't know if it's really a good idea. Didn't like the sound of it. Will still be interested though.

[krisvds]

I keep reading King. I always feel like this is some kind of guilty pleasure, and in a way it is, but every time I'm impressed by his 'craftsmanship.' As far as popular literature goes he's one of the best. Under the Dome, while sullied by a really crap finale, is a fun read IMO. Just don't expect anything 'literary.'

[ProfessorChaos]

I dunno. I used to like him when I was a kid and thought naughty words were cool, even in print. I still think It is pretty good to reread, but rereading some of the other earlier ones, like this and 'Salems Lot, are kind of lame. I really never kept up with him much after the 80's, though. I'd have to check this one out just to see if he's really grown like he claims... 11/22/63 was awesome, and i just started "joyland", which has me pretty much hooked. i, too, gave king a pass for a while, as some of his works were getting a bit re-hashed feeling, but those two books i mentioned have both been released in the last few years and were "vintage" king, if you will.

[rongravy]

Yeah, sorry if I was being a Negative Nancy. A friend said he's going to let me read it after him. I'll give 'er a twirl...

[JDFP]

I just finished "Dr. Sleep" a few days ago. It's definitely worth a one time read. If you're going into the book expecting the Stephen King of yore - i.e. the man who gave us "The Long Walk" and "The Stand" - you're going to be disappointed though. That guy is long gone, folks. He can still put out some entertaining work worth reading (11/22/63 as someone mentioned was enjoyable, and Under the Dome had some finer moments) but overall I think the success and lack of urgency (going from having to write to feed your family to writing so you can finish paying off the mortgage on your third vacation home in Florida, as an example) have really hindered him. Plus, I don't think the man has had an actual editor in about 15 years and he woefully needs one to cut out the filler (Duma Key, Under the Dome, and 11/22/63 could have all been about half of what they were). I'll still continue to read his work - and Dr. Sleep is well worth a one time read - but I don't think we'll ever have back the Stephen King we once had just as we'll never have back the George A. Romero of once upon a time. j.p.

[Publius]

Aside from The Stand, my favorite King has always been his short story anthologies.

[Neil]

Some of the Dark Tower books were epic. And I have a soft spot for The Long Walk and Road Work (under Bachman)

[Geordie9]

Some of the Dark Tower books were epic. And I have a soft spot for The Long Walk and Road Work (under Bachman) Agreed. I loved the Dark Tower series. The Stand & It , 11/22/63 to name a few of my favourites