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The largest Stephen King Fan Community on Reddit!

Rules to Follow:

Open discussion is the goal of this sub but all posts must be Stephen King related; books, movies, TV, the man himself, his twitter etc. is all free game.

Prohibited:

Breaking any of the following may lead to deletion or banning.

Self promotion - while fan art and self made projects are welcome to share, this is not a platform to sell on. T-shirt spam and bots are a constant issue so any t-shirt post where OP includes a link to a store will be deleted and the user will be banned. Any user who shares a link in the comments that leads to a store for said t-shirt will also be banned.

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Hate Speech - You may disagree in your opinions but it must be done so civilly. Any abusive, trolling, derogatory or threatening comments are strictly prohibited.

What Should I Read Next? - Here is a list of the majority of King's books ranked by Barnes and Noble. It is updated upon every major release and a great list to decide what next to read.

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• Regarding Buying and Selling of books: You are allowed to buy and sell rare or collectible books (Cemetery Dance, signed copies, paperbacks of the Bachman books etc.) We do not allow people to use the sub like eBay and sell their collections or mass published books. No book club editions or 1st editions either unless it falls into one of the above stated categories. Buyers and sellers assume all risk and this sub nor its moderators are responsible for any scam or unsatisfactory exchange.


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Hands down, the absolute worse Stephen King adaptation

Honestly, the recent dark town movie was close to the book than whatever this is. Do not recommend if you really enjoy Stephen King. Oddly enough, not terrible if you like Star Wars.

7 Comments
2024/12/02
12:00 UTC

0

I made my grandma read revival

Suffice to say she had a few question for me

0 Comments
2024/12/02
12:00 UTC

1

Under the Dome series

So I had no idea there was a series of Under the Dome until yesterday. What are thoughts on it? Might give it a watch after I finish the new version of The Stand.

7 Comments
2024/12/02
11:19 UTC

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What is the best story in "You Like It Darker"?

I am down to the last story, The Answer Man, saving it for a night. So far, for myself I would say it is a toss up between Rattlesnakes and The Dreamers. The other stories are no slouch, though. Great book!!!!

1 Comment
2024/12/02
08:31 UTC

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An alright read …. Or perhaps my expectations are rather high from Mr King.

9 Comments
2024/12/02
07:50 UTC

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Finished the girl who loved tom gordon and there's something I'm thinking about (spoilers)

So through the book, Trisha is getting stalked by something and at the end, it's revealed to be a bear. But it's constantly describing how it's waiting for her to be scared so she'll ripen and taste better.

And that perfectly describes a certain Clown that preys on kids.

I feel like that bear at the end was Pennywise just in a different form.

What do you guys think?

0 Comments
2024/12/02
06:34 UTC

0

Collections.

Soft cover or hard? I've been a fan for years. Read many books. Had a smallish collection years ago. Life happened and I had to part ways with my beloved books. Starting to collect again. Have a nice ish amount but various soft covers some smaller than the others. And some hard covers. What do you prefer? And why? Thanks.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
06:31 UTC

7

Just finished ‘Needful Things’

What a phenomenally written book. The end though…. Oy.

6 Comments
2024/12/02
06:25 UTC

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What if Stephen king made a book about the 2nd Civil War in the style of the stand?

I've always thought about what if a 2nd Civil War happened and I saw this video on tiktok that said if trump was assassinated there would of been a 2nd Civil War and people have no idea how eventful that was, more eventful then the jfk assassination. It's like saying if 9/11 didn't happen, if you told somebody that a plane hitting the towers would change American history they would joke about it because the idea of two plane's collapsing two towers would be unrealistic to them.

I've thought about how the war would go and the two sides and the fraction but after watching videos of the stand and seeing video essays on the book. I thought what if someone made a book about the 2nd Civil War in the same style as the stand?

Taking out mother Abigail, Randal flagg and the virus. Both could be kinda simailer showing the collapse of America and the massive death tole that would happen.

If he did, he would be great at crafting characters and seeing why somebody would join the armies on the left and the armies of the right. There whole backstory and why they are fighting. What happens during each battle, what happens to the neutral states.

3 Comments
2024/12/02
06:00 UTC

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One of my most favorite covers.

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18 Comments
2024/12/02
05:43 UTC

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Can you use one sentence to explain why you think that book is SK’s best .

Such as , I see many say Shining is the best , tell me why ? Some says IT, why ?

( I’ve just finished ‘Salem lot , and stated 11/22/63 today btw, so I have no say on what is the best yet but I’m loving it all ❤️)

11 Comments
2024/12/02
05:15 UTC

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Mr. Mercedes mini series

Besides the casting of Holly, Bill and Brady, I really liked Freddy (Lou) Linklatter's actress, Breeda Wool.

And I wondered when I was reading the book if Freddi Linklatter's name was a wink to Thomas Harris' character, Freddy Lounds, the nosy reporter in Red Dragon. Anyone else think maybe?

0 Comments
2024/12/02
04:45 UTC

28

Carrie Question

I just finished Carrie. I have only just started reading King the last year and a half. Considering the events happened in 1979 - is there any point in King’s books where he returns to Chamberlain - even if only briefly or in passing? Thank you in advance. Was wondering if maybe the town rebuilt - etc.

29 Comments
2024/12/02
04:10 UTC

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Looking for podcast on King

Hello, been listening to The Losers Club podcast. Seems to be the most complete and in depth, but never fill fulfilled by this and feel they more often than not talk negatively about Kings work. Anyone have a good suggestion of a pretty good king podcast, youtube channel, etc.?

2 Comments
2024/12/02
03:10 UTC

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$25 on FB Marketplace! I’ve read the first two over 10 years ago and so excited to restart and read all the way through.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
02:48 UTC

446

This Was Awesome.

53 Comments
2024/12/02
02:09 UTC

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My sister put up a “Salem’s Lot” poster for Halloween but has yet to take it down. You can see the Christmas lights reflecting on it. 🤣

9 Comments
2024/12/02
01:39 UTC

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What should I read next?

So far I’ve finished The Shining, Doctor Sleep, Pet Semetary, Salem’s Lot, and some shorts like 1408.

I enjoyed The Shining and Pet Semetary. Not sure if I’ll enjoy Carrie if it has the preachy religious crap from the movie.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
01:35 UTC

158

Gerald’s Game on Netflix just out here directly referencing The Dark Tower thanks to Mike Flanagan ⭕️👑🌹

13 Comments
2024/12/02
00:58 UTC

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Long Live King

I've been a long time King Fan, I have read all of his works over different periods in my life. I started when I was about 12 years old and am almost 50 now.

I've re-read many of my favourites and they never pale in time. Who can create a town like Derry and make it seem like an evocative dream every time you visit? Who wrote a series of books that IMO challenges Tolkien? Who can describe the most gruesome scenes and in the next line convey the pure beauty of life? What writer has ever created his own universe with interconnected characters and places over time?

He is a master and I don't care about "literature" types, that try to slate him as a junk horror writer. They haven't got a clue.

What's really lovely is coming to this sub and seeing that young(er) people are still reading his older work and enjoying it and finding it relevant. Because that is the real meaning and purpose of art: to entertain, provoke thought, bring joy to people and just shine, without being restricted by the passing of time.

A Constant Reader.

7 Comments
2024/12/02
00:28 UTC

234

King Streaming For December

Thanks as always to The Loser's Club Podcast for posting these every month. Once again Tubi seems to have a lot to offer.

19 Comments
2024/12/01
23:07 UTC

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What are some things in the book "the stand" that was censored in the mini series?

16 Comments
2024/12/01
23:00 UTC

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone question

Sorry if this has already been addressed or hashed out, I can take it down if it has.

It takes place in Lewiston. So, is his spirit or revenant or whatever drawing power from the burial ground?

2 Comments
2024/12/01
22:45 UTC

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Who is your biggest "love to hate them" SK character?

Hi friends!

I've been reading Salem's Lot again on a whim, and I forgot how much I genuinely hate Ann Norton (Susan's mom). She's just...waspish and cold and the worst.

But I wanted to know - which SK characters do you all love to hate? Who irritates you so much that you cheered when they got their comeuppance?

50 Comments
2024/12/01
22:16 UTC

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Favourite SK Short Story?

I read "Autopsy Room Four" recently and it was excellent. I'm not sure it's my favourite, but it's definitely a favourite now. I've no idea how I'd never read it before, but it was a pleasant surprise to find another "SK makes me laugh" short story the week before I reread "Pet Sematary."

"Word Processor of the Gods" is one I read years ago that I think holds up pretty well IF you ignore the idea that a plump woman gaining an extra twenty pounds takes her from fat to hideously gargantuan and disgusting. "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" is another one I've liked since high school and I remember reading on this sub that someone here liked it even better than "The Jaunt" (probably the first time I've heard that opinion from someone who wasn't me).

What are some of your other favourites?

48 Comments
2024/12/01
22:13 UTC

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if ya'll don't mind, i'm just gonna ignore the fan theory that the ghost dog in needful things is cujo's ghost. cujo is sad enough without the implication that his suffering hasn't end even after death.

4 Comments
2024/12/01
22:10 UTC

444

First time reading this . Wish me Luck 😁

Should I read this hardcover or the soft cover ?

90 Comments
2024/12/01
21:28 UTC

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Starting a new story🫶🏻

4 Comments
2024/12/01
21:27 UTC

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