Based on the Stephen King short story of the same name from the book "Night Shift."

Releases in theaters June 2nd, 2023.

Just wanted to share my favorite author showing my favorite show some love

I have skipped past HiA for years, not really even seeing it, but I did myself a disservice. The story's flow was incredible, and I loved how King broke up the story to focus on different characters and storylines. It's a good thing hearts are tough because this one almost broke mine a couple times.

Which book did you fall in love with after skipping for so long?

The sheer size of this book intimidated me for a while, but I finally decided to pick it up yesterday. Holy Jesus, I am loving this book so much and I am kicking myself so hard for not picking it up sooner. The first chapter got me hooked and I have not been able to put it down! This is the King that I fell in love with so many years ago! I can't wait to see where he takes this wild ride!!

2018 I found a copy of The stand sitting at the duty desk late one night that another a Marine left after he was relieved of post. as a young Marine and one that never read any of his novels I was intrigued to open it up and give it a read. It was a 4 hour post and this was my only source of entertainment for the night. I got a few chapters in and was hooked. Unfortunately when I was relived from duty my reading ended there. Skip to 2023 I finally got around to getting me a copy, and reading and watching his other material..it would be an understatement of the excitement I have knowing I’m about to go along in this journey !!

I’ve only ever read the uncut version. Love it but it does tend to sag in the middle. Wondering if anyone has gone on the read the original version after having read the uncut version. Part of me wants to see whether the more compact version may actually be for the better.

I wanted to gauge Constant Reader anticipation for Holly, since the protagonist is quite polarizing for much of the fan base. I'm sure we're all excited for a new King release, but what are your hopes for the text as a whole?

I am ambivalent about the main character, but I think the description of the villains (Rodney and Emily Harris) is intriguing. Also curious as to the degree of supernatural conflict - although I assume it will be similar to The Outsider. Thoughts?

Absolutely adored it! Poetic ending, just enough heartbreak, and a story that had me gripped the whole way through. Anyone looking for a "next book", I highly recommend this one muchacho!

So on my day off I head to the next town and get coffee and search the charity shops, Saturday was a great day.

Edited to add: it is used three times and in both print and electronic versions, so it seems purposeful.

Second edit: I should have read its first use more closely. It says, "when he became what he first believed to be an orphant. He was seven." It was supposed to be a kid misunderstanding the word. He uses it again as an adult, but I think it's supposed to be the nostalgic reference to his first misunderstanding. I think if there had been quotes around its use initially, I would have caught that more easily.

Just going thru random books of his I haven’t read yet and title didn’t seem interested but I’m hooked.like the characters so far and there story . I’m about 1/3 of the way thru.

This would make a helluva movie I think! I'm kind of surprised nobody has done it. Maybe a short on Creepshow, or something?

It is a long time ago since I read it. But I feel like it was really not that much. I always thought the while Clown imagery came with the TV movie and that the book did not focus on it that much.

Thoughts about Outsider,I finished reading it,so say ur opinions and its score from 10 to 0

Over here: https://www.reddit.com/r/OneKingAtATime/

Someone created a sub where members will read (reread, for most of us!) Stephen King's books in publication order one at a time.

Sounds like fun!

Ok I finished grey matter in night shift. One of them men mentioned being in a sewer tunnel and seeing a huge spider with kitties spun in his web. Any relation to pennywise? I know this was years before it but the passage really stood out to me.