'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
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Eliminatus said:
Curious what other two of his you have read? Sanderson actually has several writing styles IMO. His Stormlight Archives is absolutely the sweeping grand epic with soooo many moving parts. It's a lot for sure.
But I feel like his other books are much tighter in scope and scale and in line with everything else really out there in the fantasy landscape. He even does whimsical one offs in his secret projects that are actually pretty great and even wholesome. At least the ones I've read so far.
Besides Way of Kings, I've read Elantris and Legion. I feel like I've gotten a good sampler platter of Sanderson.
Just finished Red Rising. Great book. I kind have wished he would have expanded the first part into its own book, and had the remainder of it as the second book in the series. Feels like there is so much potential for awesome stories in this universe.
Just started this. Only about 30 pages in but I'm really enjoying it and can already feel the anticipation building.
I'm about 75 pages in and loving it. I haven't read King, but decided to take the dive. He goes into the backgrounds of seemingly dozens of characters in some detail, and right now it's hard to parse out which ones to try and remember. His attention to detail of setting, history, economy, etc. is top notch. The book was written in the 70's, and to me it is like a time machine reading about the technology, world events, etc.Quote:
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
I was trying to read "Hyperion" which is supposed to be one of the best Sci-Fi/Fantasy books ever written. I found it an absolute slog at 180 pages in, I'll pick it up and try again after 'Salem's Lot.
This one is one of my favorite horrror novels and maybe my favorite vampire-based one. It's really not talked about like many of King's other novels, but it should be, in my opinion.The Marksman said:
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
Salem's Lot was the second King book I read, maybe 8th grade, after having read The Shining. I rated it the better of those two, but I still own hardback copies of both (along with The Stand and It). Having read Bram Stoker's Dracula, I will agree with best ever vampire book.Ag12thman said:This one is one of my favorite horrror novels and maybe my favorite vampire-based one. It's really not talked about like many of other King's novels, but it should be, in my opinion.The Marksman said:
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
It is also one of my favorites, although I think The Stand is his best work ever.The Marksman said:
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
I didn't find it incredibly scary, but I remember if being a realistic depiction of how vampirism could spread through a town.
'Salem's Lot is referenced in another one of his short stories some time later, although I can't remember what collection. I just remember it was some people passing through a nearby town who were warned not to go into 'Salems Lot after nightfall - and some of them didn't listen.
Philo B 93 said:Eliminatus said:
Curious what other two of his you have read? Sanderson actually has several writing styles IMO. His Stormlight Archives is absolutely the sweeping grand epic with soooo many moving parts. It's a lot for sure.
But I feel like his other books are much tighter in scope and scale and in line with everything else really out there in the fantasy landscape. He even does whimsical one offs in his secret projects that are actually pretty great and even wholesome. At least the ones I've read so far.
Besides Way of Kings, I've read Elantris and Legion. I feel like I've gotten a good sampler platter of Sanderson.
I would give Mistborn a go too if you want to give him another shot. It's a much tighter series IMO than SA but still captures that sense of something big and otherworldly.
Backyard Gator said:It is also one of my favorites, although I think The Stand is his best work ever.The Marksman said:
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King. One of the scariest books I've ever read for sure.
I didn't find it incredibly scary, but I remember if being a realistic depiction of how vampirism could spread through a town.
'Salem's Lot is referenced in another one of his short stories some time later, although I can't remember what collection. I just remember it was some people passing through a nearby town who were warned not to go into 'Salems Lot after nightfall - and some of them didn't listen.
Salems Lot is also involved in the Dark Tower series, which I recently finished. Characters return from it.
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So I've read both Mistborn trilogies (era 1 and 2). And while I liked them, I didn't love them. That's why I'm hesitant on SA. But I suspect I'll give it a go one day then risk missing out of it does click with me.Eliminatus said:Philo B 93 said:Eliminatus said:
Curious what other two of his you have read? Sanderson actually has several writing styles IMO. His Stormlight Archives is absolutely the sweeping grand epic with soooo many moving parts. It's a lot for sure.
But I feel like his other books are much tighter in scope and scale and in line with everything else really out there in the fantasy landscape. He even does whimsical one offs in his secret projects that are actually pretty great and even wholesome. At least the ones I've read so far.
Besides Way of Kings, I've read Elantris and Legion. I feel like I've gotten a good sampler platter of Sanderson.
I would give Mistborn a go too if you want to give him another shot. It's a much tighter series IMO than SA but still captures that sense of something big and otherworldly.
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2/3 through Atlas Shrugged. Will return later or bump some threads with hot takes.
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I read Elon Musk by Isaacson recently and it was very good. I like reading biographies and have generally read presidential biographies (all pre Regan) and I decided to break this trend in reading about a current popular figure. I mea n, it is Elon. I was glad that I did.
Last night I finished Lock In: A Novel of the Near Future (Lock In series book 1) by John Scalzi and started the second book in the series, Head On.
Thoughts?lurker76 said:
Last night I finished Lock In: A Novel of the Near Future (Lock In series book 1) by John Scalzi and started the second book in the series, Head On.
I was hesitant to read it at first, due to the premise of a person with a fully functional brain locked in body that was as if it is a coma patient. Back in the mid '10s I read a lot of Hugh Howey books, but stayed away from I, Zombie after reading the description of the book. a fully functional mind in a zombie body. It just felt too depressing to enjoy.
I decided to give Lock In a shot and really enjoyed it. The better you understand the concepts of the lock-ins and how the world works for them, the more you get out of it. I was probably into chapter 3 or 4 before I felt like I really got it. From then on, it was a quick, easy read and I jumped right into book 2. I'm already 26% through it.
I decided to give Lock In a shot and really enjoyed it. The better you understand the concepts of the lock-ins and how the world works for them, the more you get out of it. I was probably into chapter 3 or 4 before I felt like I really got it. From then on, it was a quick, easy read and I jumped right into book 2. I'm already 26% through it.
Thanks for the feedback. Not familiar with the other source material but have lived through care taking many loved ones either through coma/vegetive stare and Alzheimer, the topic interests me.lurker76 said:
I was hesitant to read it at first, due to the premise of a person with a fully functional brain locked in body that was as if it is a coma patient. Back in the mid '10s I read a lot of Hugh Howey books, but stayed away from I, Zombie after reading the description of the book. a fully functional mind in a zombie body. It just felt too depressing to enjoy.
I decided to give Lock In a shot and really enjoyed it. The better you understand the concepts of the lock-ins and how the world works for them, the more you get out of it. I was probably into chapter 3 or 4 before I felt like I really got it. From then on, it was a quick, easy read and I jumped right into book 2. I'm already 26% through it.
I don't know about his other books but Old Man's War by Scalzi is awesome.
You're welcome. I think you'll find these books more optimistic for the lock ins. God bless you for taking care of those you did.
I'm a fan. The first three and the Zoe's tale are some of my all time favorites. Just did a reread. Going to try and get into and finish the rest of the series.
Otherwise his stuff is generally solid. He has a particular type of humor and sarcasm that I relate to. Most of his singles follow that tone and are easy reads.
The interdependency series was ok. Not as good as old man's war, but interesting and reached satisfying conclusion.
Otherwise his stuff is generally solid. He has a particular type of humor and sarcasm that I relate to. Most of his singles follow that tone and are easy reads.
The interdependency series was ok. Not as good as old man's war, but interesting and reached satisfying conclusion.
I agree completely, Those were the first one's of his I read, which led to the Collapsing Empire trilogy, Red Shirrs, Starter Villain and Fuzzy Nation before the Lock In books. He is a very good author that is entertaining and easy to read. I strongly recommend you read some of his other books.
Sold me. Going to read Old Mans War next and read the series with alternating books with Dresden Files (and finish the Murderbot Diaries novellas)lurker76 said:
I agree completely, Those were the first one's of his I read, which led to the Collapsing Empire trilogy, Red Shirrs, Starter Villain and Fuzzy Nation before the Lock In books. He is a very good author that is entertaining and easy to read. I strongly recommend you read some of his other books.
Old Man's War is great, I'm surprised it hasn't been made into a movie or mini-series yet.
Finished 'Salem's Lot... man it picks up speed and does not disappoint. I could not put it down. Kind of astounding that King wrote that book in his mid/late 20's.
What should I read next?
Go back & try to finish Hyperion?
Pet Semetary which arrived today?
Or go to another genre.. "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie. That's been sitting on my shelf for a while.
What should I read next?
Go back & try to finish Hyperion?
Pet Semetary which arrived today?
Or go to another genre.. "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie. That's been sitting on my shelf for a while.
Never f with a streak. Just dive into Pet Semetary.
Pet Sematary is the book that got me into King (and reading in general) when I was growing up. Special place in my heart for that book...even if it scarred me for life!
Let me throw you a curveball if you want to go the fantasy route. If you want to try true grimdark, instead of first law try Broken Kingdom trilogy by Mark Lawrence. Or if you want something lighter but really good read the Gentleman ******* books by Scott Lynch. My favorites in the genre (over both Mistborn, 1st Law, etc. or otherwise behemoths…Apache said:
Finished 'Salem's Lot... man it picks up speed and does not disappoint. I could not put it down. Kind of astounding that King wrote that book in his mid/late 20's.
What should I read next?
Go back & try to finish Hyperion?
Pet Semetary which arrived today?
Or go to another genre.. "The Blade Itself" by Joe Abercrombie. That's been sitting on my shelf for a while.
Here's someone's take on ranking Stephen King books: https://screenrant.com/every-stephen-king-book-ranked-best-worst
Of course you have to scroll all the way to the bottom for #1, but it's not a terrible list. The Stand is not #1, which I personally agree with. At least they got the best of The Dark Tower books right at #8.
Of course you have to scroll all the way to the bottom for #1, but it's not a terrible list. The Stand is not #1, which I personally agree with. At least they got the best of The Dark Tower books right at #8.
Did lunch ever finish that series? If so I need to revisit. Think I only read two
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