John Grisham vs. Stephen King

[Musicman408]

Ok, so of these 2 authors, which one do you prefer? I am going to start reading some Stephen King tomorrow, as I am going to buy It at the bookstore..... What are your alls fave works by these guys and such? Feel free to discuss...:nod:

Much Love,
Ethan

[DavidMn]

Easily Stephen King here.

[DrummerDeanna]

Stephen King. I have never been able to get into Grisham's stuff at. all.

[DavidMn]

Stephen King. I have never been able to get into Grisham's stuff at. all.I thought Tom Cruise was pretty good in the movie version of The Firm though.

[DrummerDeanna]

I thought Tom Cruise was pretty good in the movie version of The Firm though.

lol...I can't get into the films of his stuff either :shrug: I tried watching The Firm and Pelican Brief (that was Grisham, right?) and nothing...couldn't get into it - maybe now that I'm a bit older....

Oh but seeing the Firm would go directly against my "NO TOM CRUISE" rule :p

[JamieSPC]

Stephen King. Definitely.

"The Stand" is one of my favorite books ever—EVER! I love it. Highly recommended.

~Jamie

[ryan8472]

Grisham. I love his books. :nod:

A Painted House is one of my favs evar.

[Musicman408]

What Stephen King Book would you fans reccommend I start of reading???? Is his style really verbose, or what??/ Also, what do you all think of the long walk??? It is a little shorter than IT, so maybe I should start with that....

Much Love,
Ethan

[goldustsongbird]

What Stephen King Book would you fans reccommend I start of reading???? Is his style really verbose, or what??/ Also, what do you all think of the long walk??? It is a little shorter than IT, so maybe I should start with that....

Much Love,
Ethan

Start off with his earlier work, naturally. Salems Lot, Carrie, The Shining, Cujo... Misery.... The Shining is a favourite of mine, since it's the first SK book I ever picked up.

Stay away from The Tommyknockers, whatever you do. It's a waste of time. Most of his stuff after that, like Needful Things and Gerald's Game aren't that great, either. :shrug:

[DrummerDeanna]

I read Pet Cemetary when I was in High School - really liked that...Nightmares and Dreamscapes (short stories) was pretty good as well..

The Stand has always been on my list, but I'venever gotten around to actually reading it :shrug:

[goldustsongbird]

I read Pet Cemetary when I was in High School - really liked that...Nightmares and Dreamscapes (short stories) was pretty good as well..

The Stand has always been on my list, but I'venever gotten around to actually reading it :shrug:

Was Nightmares & Dreamscapes the one with the illustrations? I know we have that. Forgot to mention Pet Sematary, too. Loved it, but the movie... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[DrummerDeanna]

Was Nightmares & Dreamscapes the one with the illustrations? I know we have that. Forgot to mention Pet Sematary, too. Loved it, but the movie... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

My Nightmare and Dreamscapes had no illustrations that I can recall...and the only story I remember was one that I think was called Rock and Roll Heaven - it was way cool...

Yeah, Pet Cemetary the movie was awful...not as bad as Sleepwalkers, but still pretty bad.

[goldustsongbird]

My Nightmare and Dreamscapes had no illustrations that I can recall...and the only story I remember was one that I think was called Rock and Roll Heaven - it was way cool...

Yeah, Pet Cemetary the movie was awful...not as bad as Sleepwalkers, but still pretty bad.

I just checked... Cycle of the Wolf was the one I was thinking of.

[DrummerDeanna]

I just checked... Cycle of the Wolf was the one I was thinking of.

Ah. I've never even heard of that one :laugh: I'm not terribly familiar with his stuff - just the big stuff.

[goldustsongbird]

Ah. I've never even heard of that one :laugh: I'm not terribly familiar with his stuff - just the big stuff.

Yeah, I don't think it's as well known as his other work. I don't even know why we have it. :p I've skimmed through it, but that's about it. The only thing I remembered about it was the artwork.

[Musicman408]

What do you all think of the Long Walk????

Much Love,
Ethan

[Musicman408]

Ummmm yall??? Can I get some feedback????:laugh:

Much Love,
Ethan

[DrummerDeanna]

You can always read reviews of it on Amazon.com....:nod:

[Musicman408]

Last night you guys, I bought Salem's Lot, and I can't wait to start.......

For those of your who have read some SK stuff, which one in your opinion is the scariest?????

Much Love,
Ethan

[SortaSavageLike]

Stephen King's legal novels usually stunk. :laugh:

[Musicman408]

I didn't know stephen king wrote legal novels:laugh:

I guess you learn something new everyday..........
:nod:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Last night you guys, I bought Salem's Lot, and I can't wait to start.......

For those of your who have read some SK stuff, which one in your opinion is the scariest?????

Much Love,
Ethan

Why don't you just start reading one rather than waiting for everyone elses opinions?

[DrummerDeanna]

Why don't you just start reading one rather than waiting for everyone elses opinions?

Fantastic advice. Or, once again, go to Amazon.com or something and read some reviews on the books you're intersted in. If you can figure out the Ledge you can figure out Amazon.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Fantastic advice. Or, once again, go to Amazon.com or something and read some reviews on the books you're intersted in. If you can figure out the Ledge you can figure out Amazon.

:nod: :xoxo:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Fantastic advice. Or, once again, go to Amazon.com or something and read some reviews on the books you're intersted in. If you can figure out the Ledge you can figure out Amazon.

Just to add.. Ethan has been asking what book to read since the beginning of December! I would have read 2 by now. Just make the choice and read one already!

[DrummerDeanna]

Just to add.. Ethan has been asking what book to read since the beginning of December! I would have read 2 by now. Just make the choice and read one already!

I know! I noticed that - in three different threads no less- all asking about Stephen King.

People have given good input (or so I thought) yet the same question keeps being asked....which is why I finally suggested going to Amazon - since obviously we're not giving him the answers he wants.

[Musicman408]

Guys, I have already purchased one. If you don't like what I have to say, then please don't post in my thread and diss me, I don't appreciate it, as I am sure you wouldn't if I did the same to you...... I have done nothing wrong......

[Rickypt]

Last night you guys, I bought Salem's Lot, and I can't wait to start.......

For those of your who have read some SK stuff, which one in your opinion is the scariest?????

Much Love,
Ethan

The Shining, for sure.

[irishgrl]

meh. Steven King is too predictable for me. what about that character who wrote Red Dragon, and Silence of the Lambs?

[DrummerDeanna]

Guys, I have already purchased one. If you don't like what I have to say, then please don't post in my thread and diss me, I don't appreciate it, as I am sure you wouldn't if I did the same to you...... I have done nothing wrong......

:rolleyes: Chill out - and do NOT "scold" me - for I have been nothing but a defender of yours.....but we have asked you repeatedly to keep the repetition down a bit - and yes, you may have purchased one - but you keep asking the same questions over and over - we're giving you other options of where to find answers :shrug:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

:rolleyes: Chill out - and do NOT "scold" me - for I have been nothing but a defender of yours.....but we have asked you repeatedly to keep the repetition down a bit - and yes, you may have purchased one - but you keep asking the same questions over and over - we're giving you other options of where to find answers :shrug:

What she said :nod:

[Musicman408]

Ok you all, I am sorry about all of the questions..... I have registered at the Stephen King message board, so we can stop talking about it...:nod:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

We stopped talking about it 3 days ago!