tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post5368280321803948332..comments2023-04-06T01:35:17.921-07:00Comments on Conversations with Self: A Night with MiseryLen Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-10851734613973362542010-10-31T01:25:56.370-07:002010-10-31T01:25:56.370-07:00My first Stephen King novel that I vowed to read a...My first Stephen King novel that I vowed to read and actually did read, after I had read his On Writing, was the Shining. There is so much more going on in that book than in the movie! Although I'm a lover of Stanley Kubrick's films, I thought a lot more scenes went into this book that made it more chilling than the movie. However, compared to the film's, I didn't like the book's ending too much because it ended too happily ever after for it being a horror novel. But the Shining is one of King's classics! <br /><br />Oh, yeah. How did I find out about your blog? Through Theresa Milstein's, and so I came to participate in the Halloween Haunting, and therefore came to haunt your blog, as she put it. So <br /><br />BOO! LOL<br /><br />Have a Happy Halloween!Steven Arellano Rose Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03874980314982333471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-64494268685848579022010-10-25T20:06:34.674-07:002010-10-25T20:06:34.674-07:00I grew up reading Stephen King, Koontz, Edgar Alla...I grew up reading Stephen King, Koontz, Edgar Allan Poe...<br />I was pretty morbid as a kid.<br />Needful Things is also one of my favorites. And his short stories can be awesome. It's where most of his movies have come from, Stand By Me and Shawshank Redemption being a few of my favorites.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-36229233497786629012010-10-20T21:50:56.013-07:002010-10-20T21:50:56.013-07:00Count me as another one who avoids horror. :o) But...Count me as another one who avoids horror. :o) But I loved what you had to say about Annie Wilkes. So very compelling.<br /><br />I just finished Megan Whalen Turner's Conspiracy of Kings and adore how she can take a character, make them unreliable while all the while showing what they are really like. Love that in this one and loved that in the first of the series, The Thief.<br /><br />Have a great day, Len! :o)Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-66680299666135380532010-10-18T06:03:04.607-07:002010-10-18T06:03:04.607-07:00Misery was one of the first Stephen King books I e...Misery was one of the first Stephen King books I ever read, too, way back in the day when I was in my early teens. I really enjoyed it. But, I still need to read On Writing!Jessica Ann Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131293013101275074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-88339416102809610112010-10-17T16:50:09.674-07:002010-10-17T16:50:09.674-07:00@Katie - thanks for the award! That's so sweet...@Katie - thanks for the award! That's so sweet of you! <br /><br />@Nicole - 'On Writing' is one of the best memoirs so far that I've read and also a lot to learn about the craft! I highly recommend it! :)<br /><br />@Subservient Husband - thanks for the visit :) I went over to visit your site as well.<br /><br />@Writingnut - Haha! Yes, you are quite right, that's what happened to me right after finishing 'On writing.' Not sure though if I could read another Stephen King, LOL.<br /><br />@Betchai - It's nice to be outdoors, too! I get to join my husband when he goes birdwatching :) But when I'm home, I read and write a lot :)Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-4364425914203661722010-10-17T13:53:01.725-07:002010-10-17T13:53:01.725-07:00oh Len, used to read a lot when I was younger, and...oh Len, used to read a lot when I was younger, and loved Stephen books too. There were still too much time then, but these days, whatever free time I have left, I always choose to spend it out of the doors, I feel totally depress, weak and feel sickly if I can not exercise, go hiking, spend a lot of time with nature and enjoy its therapeutic and revitalizing power after a long, busy and tiring work week. These days, frankly, I have no time even to watch TV nor movies when I was a "movie critic sort of :)" during my younger days :)betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-15639891049489291042010-10-17T10:41:53.090-07:002010-10-17T10:41:53.090-07:00I know exactly what you mean! I read On Writing, ...I know exactly what you mean! I read On Writing, and I suddenly wanted to read all of his books. This book sounded especially interesting.<br /><br />I'm not a fan of horror, though I do think I remember trying to get through a couple of King books when I was younger, but never could. I've seen many of the movies though ;)<br /><br />I'm going to check this one out!WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-60703984828315503792010-10-17T04:16:38.958-07:002010-10-17T04:16:38.958-07:00I just finished reading "The Erskan Trilogy&q...I just finished reading "The Erskan Trilogy" It was my second time.<br /><br />Also, I am finishing up re-reading The Wheel of Time series, getting ready for the next book due next month.<br /><br />Both I immensely enjoy. <br /><br />Glad you found SK of enjoyment.Walter H. Schulze IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137440229102629342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-57945624655853640642010-10-16T22:12:27.656-07:002010-10-16T22:12:27.656-07:00Oh I soo want to read On Writing, I'm gonna ha...Oh I soo want to read On Writing, I'm gonna have to order it in :) And you're brave - I hate horrors they give me nightmares (yes even at 28..)<br />Thanks for popping by my blog - I love your background pic it's very pretty :)<br /><br />www.damselinadirtydress.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-52608654270044429222010-10-16T16:59:27.680-07:002010-10-16T16:59:27.680-07:00Hello lovelies! Thanks for your comments :) I did ...Hello lovelies! Thanks for your comments :) I did see a DVD of Misery a week ago but did not get it as I wanted to read the book first! Then I went back to the shop this afternoon to get it, it was no longer there! There was only one DVD left when I saw it!!! Ugh.Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-74293630719905664372010-10-16T08:58:11.447-07:002010-10-16T08:58:11.447-07:00I've seen the film but not read the book, but ...I've seen the film but not read the book, but Stephen King's writing really scares me. It's like it gets me by the throat and I can't put it down, and then when I'm finished, I'm terrified! <br /><br />I've been reading a lot of nonfiction these days and really enjoying the change of pace.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-13848806598786176942010-10-16T04:45:58.040-07:002010-10-16T04:45:58.040-07:00Carrie and Misery are the two I have read.
I am ...Carrie and Misery are the two I have read. <br /><br />I am reading Sister by Rosamund Lupton. It is written as if the POV is talking in a letter to her sister. It is sad and moving. A brilliant psychological suspense.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-30072021756054458632010-10-16T04:36:39.078-07:002010-10-16T04:36:39.078-07:00I haven't read anything by Stephen King; I see...I haven't read anything by Stephen King; I see him all over the place though, so I should probably pick up one of his books. Maybe even <i>Misery</i>.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-32862597378072751002010-10-15T19:13:45.254-07:002010-10-15T19:13:45.254-07:00I love Stephen King!!! I'm so happy to hear so...I love Stephen King!!! I'm so happy to hear someone else enjoyed his writing. Misery isn't one of my favorites, I recommend you read some of his others :-)<br /><br />I have an award for you: <br /><br />http://justahappyhousewife.blogspot.com/2010/10/because-youre-sweetest.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-54581076796297869672010-10-15T18:39:12.509-07:002010-10-15T18:39:12.509-07:00I am currently between book and also (gasp) have n...I am currently between book and also (gasp) have never read a King novel as in general I stay away from horror/suspense stuff. Okay, that's not quite true, I read his book On Writing, but that was nonfiction. I did see the movie Misery and it was absolutely terrifying!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-41666078637428693832010-10-15T18:02:16.679-07:002010-10-15T18:02:16.679-07:00I liked Misery too. Very suspenseful. I, uh, *duck...I liked Misery too. Very suspenseful. I, uh, *ducks* haven't read the book, but the movie was full of tension.<br /><br />Thanks for the shout out!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-48902486322465122442010-10-15T16:21:38.010-07:002010-10-15T16:21:38.010-07:00Oh I loved Misery!!! What a book!!! What a story a...Oh I loved Misery!!! What a book!!! What a story and the film was just as good I thought!<br /><br />I do love it when the characters I'm reading about seem real to me. At the moment I'm reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. It's very beautiful and the narrator - a dying pastor writing to his son is just heartbreaking.<br /><br />Well I always thought as a writer, you are God. But sometimes these characters take a life of their own and rebel and ignore "god"!! LOL!!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-43941085427989619972010-10-15T15:55:08.220-07:002010-10-15T15:55:08.220-07:00I haven't read any Stephen King aside from his...I haven't read any Stephen King aside from his book on writing. It's totally because I don't do horror well. I always get scared! I've read some Dean Koontz and the ones about serial killers always freak me out. And yet Dan Wells wrote an awesome one (called "I am NOT a serial killer") and loved it! Was terrified by it but loved it!<br /><br />I'm of the "you killed them!" variety, too. These characters become real to me and it is hard to let them go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-53463564674837713762010-10-15T15:10:45.343-07:002010-10-15T15:10:45.343-07:00I read and got completely engrossed in Misery year...I read and got completely engrossed in Misery years ago. Like you, I'm not a fan of horror movies and over the years, I no longer read horror books. But there was a time when I read so many of King's books. <br /><br />We do play God over our characters. Those poor, pretend people have no free will. <br /><br />Another great review from you. There's great because you always bring your life into the story. <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com