In middle school I saw the Kubrick version of The Shining and loved it. So I read King's original book and was really bored. Never read any other King. Then when IT: Chapter One came out, I liked the movie so I read the book. And I hated it.

Recently I have decided to get back into writing because I loved that when I was younger. Somehow I was talked into reading On Writing and I am loving it. It is making me think that maybe I had King all wrong and should try reading him again.

Any recommendations for other King material based on what I said?

  • Tychoxii [he/him, they/them]
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    4 years ago

    yeah different seasons is a good starting point. the green mile and dead zone are shorter and more "standard" than fucking it. misery is pretty cool too.