so-soThis was a surprise, and not a good one. This is King's worst collection thus far by a substantial margin. Fortunately, this mess of disjointed, mean-spirited, and unfun stories is made (surprisingly) enjoyable overall due to some absolute gems throughout. Standout stories that are this entry's saving grace include Mile 81, Batman and Robin Have an Altercation, Ur (always excellent), Blockade Billy, The Little Green God of Agony, and Obits. 3/5
The tagged book is the most recent King book that I read. Without a doubt my least favorite story collection that I have read so far by King, there were nonetheless a few gems that have stuck with me. One of these was, “Obits.“ A journalism student is offered writing for a site after he wrote a tasteless joke obituary on an actor who died of a drug OD. Being a horror story, it then goes in strange places. Being an obituary writer you could (CONT)
pickAs with most short story collections, there are some really good ones and some that are okay. I did like how SK gave the background of the stories. I wish they always did that!
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pickThis was a diverse group of short stories. I enjoyed most of them especially: Mile 81, Ur, Cookie Jar, and Summer Thunder.
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My ThriftBooks order just came in! Now I can start this for #LosersClub. I have a whole bookcase dedicated to SK so I can‘t imagine why I didn‘t have this one. 🤷♀️
This month‘s book is #TheBazaarOfBadDreams Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
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Just a reminder that September‘s #LosersClub read is #BazaarofBadDreams Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about September 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead
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Just a reminder that September‘s #LosersClub read is #BazaarofBadDreams Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about September 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
Goal for this month - finish the books I've started 👍
Looking forward to #LosersClub King book - I have not read this collection of short stories.
Hilderbrand is a new author to me - I know, I know!!
Gaffney is a memoir (horse trainer).
Tabitha King is also new to me (Candles Burning) .
So it will be a fun end of month exploring new authors and works.
Make a great day everyone - 🙂
Hey #losersclub I messed up! I left the Bazaar of Bad Dreams, which actually comes next, off of the list! So the question is, do we read that next, or continue as planned? I will gladly make a new graphic for the rest of the year to show the change!
pickI agree with other reviewers in that this collection of stories felt a lot like King having fun; playing with different genres. All stories had varying levels of classic King though.
I found all stories to be enjoyable. Some had more of a lasting impression than others; however, I think that‘s the case with short story collections.
More masterfully written tales from the King himself.
pickBINGO!! First time in forever. #bookspin and #doublespin done. The tagged was great, I wish every King short story was turned into a movie lol.
I had a DNF. I could not get into Cipher; I stopped about 80 pages short of finishing but I did skip to the end 😬 such an interesting story but I kept wanting it to end.
pickI‘m not usually a fan of short stories but these were great. The man can just write. Finished at work so hopefully there‘s another in my bag….
Morning reading with blueberry pancakes and coffee
This is actually my very FIRST #StephenKing #novel. I mean I‘ve seen the movies but never in my 30...(mumble mumble) years have I ever read/purchased one and I‘m even more surprised no one just handed me one and said “Here, just read this.” #BookVirgin #Litsy 📚📚📚
so-soWhile I generally enjoyed the stories in this collection, I don‘t think they‘ll have a lasting effect. I‘ve just finished and already can‘t really recall specifics.
I read this for ‘Ur‘ for its relationship to the Dark Tower and my #expandeddt journey.
Other SK collections have left a stronger impression, but this one was ok.
LOVING the warmer weather and finally getting to read outside again!!!
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Mr. King giving a shout out to his son's comic book.
pickAlthough he‘d been around for donkey‘s years when it came out this still seemed to me like King‘s ‘coming of age‘ book. It‘s what I‘d call ‘mature King‘, with all of the stories slow burns and the horror (mostly) understated, yet the whole package seems better for that. Made me feel pleased that I‘d stuck with him since nineteen seventy God-knows-when. I love these hardback editions, too. They feel good in the hand and not too heavy.
so-soSo-so. The stories were ok, some I really liked, but overall it felt unfinished. Instead of short stories these read like excerpts to me.
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Starting book 2 for #AuthorAMonth. I love King‘s short stories and I‘m excited to read these.
“Except... we‘ve known each other for a very long time, and I suspect you know that‘s not entirely true. Is it?”
My #bookspin #Doublespin is done and I‘m 9 hours into the 25 hour goal for the #Booklyreadathon #stayathomereadathon
She entertains herself well. And she‘s always in pj‘s. Lol staying in on this winters day and reading as much as I want!
The kid fell asleep early and I have a new library book and a kouign-amann weeeeee 🎉 #librarylove #mommyreads #booksandcoffee
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Have you read this? What did you think!
This is a great collection of Stephen King horror stories. I liked them all except for the very last which is more of a personal dislike of mine (dystopian) than a negative about the writing. The thing about King which is true about his writing, regardless of the length or genre, is that he manages to suck me in within the first couple of pages. The best thing about Mr. King is whenever I pick up a new book, I know I am in for a good time!
pickSince this is a collection of short stories, I thought I would set myself a challenge to “review” each story in one sentence, whether I liked the story or not. Some of them may be a bit spoilery as with many I am just giving a first impression of the story and making associations, but I‘m really not trying to ruin any of the stories for y‘all. I will mark my favorites thusly: 🤡....👇
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pickI enjoyed this collection. I am a bigger fan of King‘s full length books than his short stories. Sometimes I feel like they get disjointed. But this had a good variety of stories and some really good creepy ones!
“She had grown up knowing you cared for the one who had fallen and couldn‘t get up. She had also grown up knowing you ate no shit - not about your hosses, your size, your line of work, or your sexual preferences. Once you started eating shit, it had a way of becoming your regular diet.”
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A little #bookhaul. The prize was sooo small. 😄😅 And Mojo lobes the book, too. 😂 #catsoflitsy #horror
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