“Doctor Sleep” is a worthwhile, if overly long, follow-up to a King classic that speaks to the need for community and connection. Doctor Sleep …continue reading Reading the King: Doctor Sleep (2013)
One of King’s most harrowing novels, “Gerald’s Game” is a cerebral, contained thriller that’s absolutely devastating in its simplicity. Stephen King has had a …continue reading Reading the King: Gerald’s Game (1992)
Though problematic and overly long, Stephen King’s “IT” stands the test of time thanks to its compelling villain and powerful protagonists. The first time …continue reading Reading the King: IT
Filled with wonderful characters and brooding foreshadowing, “Salem’s Lot” still terrifies some forty-eight years after its first publication. Like any horror-obsessed young man growing …continue reading Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)
While the film adaptation may be a horror classic, King’s novel “The Shining” is even better — a masterclass about the nature of evil. The …continue reading Reading the King: The Shining
Let’s dive into Stephen King’s evocative first foray into dark fantasy, the first volume in the Dark Tower series, “The Gunslinger”. An oddity in …continue reading Reading the King: The Gunslinger (1982)
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