Which Stephen King Book?

kmufc77 · 14 Oct 2010 at 14:47

A friend in work has recommended me to read some of stephen king books and has said to start reading either:

It or Salems Lot

Ive seen the film It and enjoyed it, but the book is apparently very very good although very long to read.

Salems lot is about vampires i believe, but that all i know, so im undecided which books out of these 2 to download for my kindle?

Im sure there are many Stephen King fans on these forums thats why im posting this question.

Antar Bolaeisk · 14 Oct 2010 at 15:02

Both are excellent but Salem's Lot would be lighter reading.

nands · 14 Oct 2010 at 15:29

My favourite King book is The Stand but that is seriously long. For a quicker read I would recommend The Dark Half or Misery or for a mid length how about Needful Things.

kmufc77 · 14 Oct 2010 at 15:41

Thanks guys ive downloaded both The Stand and Salems Lot, ill give It a read another time, i remember watching The stand and even though the film is old i enjoyed the story of the film a lot.

I suspect The Stand is a lot more in depth compared to Salems Lot.

I will start to read Salems Lot and prepare myself for an epic read for The Stand,cant believe i haven't read any of Stephen King books in the past.

Thanks for your suggestions

~D~ · 14 Oct 2010 at 15:55

The Dark Tower! (more books than book though as a 7-book series)

TonyM19 · 14 Oct 2010 at 17:19

Just finished Under the Dome and was a little bit disappointed. Great idea but didn't seem to build on it. I enjoyed It and The Stand is on my list of books to read.

Tombstone · 14 Oct 2010 at 17:54

Definitely, 100%... The Stand.

Meridian · 14 Oct 2010 at 18:52

~D~ said:
The Dark Tower!

Only if the plan is to stop the OP ever wanting to read King again. And while The Stand is worth reading, it's not really the place to start. I'd go with the OP's own choice of Salem's Lot.

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Wilks · 14 Oct 2010 at 19:48

It, The Stand, Salem's Lot, Bag Of Bones...I have most of King's books and these are great.

As an alternative to King, look up James Herbert. Similar style from a British writer, but they are easier reading.

Enjoy!

GeezerButler · 14 Oct 2010 at 21:01

IT is very good but long
The Stand is very good but long
Christine is very good but long

See a theme here? For shorter reads try Salems Lot, Cujo, The Shining, Misery and Pet Semetary.

fretted · 14 Oct 2010 at 21:11

Four Past Midnight contains 4 short stories, not all horror but gentle intro to King

Rich_L · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:06

Desperation is fun

Griff7520 · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:11

Carrie is old but good

K.C. Leblanc · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:15

I don't know king very well, but I've enjoyed both bag of bones and from a buick 8.

Jingo... · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:28

The Green Mile

Davies_M · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:55

I enjoyed Misery, Pet cemetary, Carrie and The Dark Tower series (up untill no2, still need to buy the others...)

matt0r · 14 Oct 2010 at 22:57

As stated the stand (the extended one) is most definitely the best. As an introduction I would recommend different seasons.

mingeroonie · 14 Oct 2010 at 23:02

Anyone else enjoy "The eyes of the dragon"?
I havent read that one for years, I might have to buy it again

Oh, and "The long walk" writing as Richard Bachman was another favourite.

Psypher5 · 14 Oct 2010 at 23:08

I love firestarter personally. Was my first 'King book too.

I'm considering getting the dark tower series, worth it?

Sonea Fifer · 14 Oct 2010 at 23:48

Tombstone said:
Definitely, 100%... The Stand.

This - definitely my favourite Stephen King book though I also rate Christine quite highly