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This book is a great introduction for someone who wants to start in on the world of Stephen King but doesn't know where to begin their journey. Though it's one of his more recent pieces it's well done and easy to get sucked into what happens to the main character. This is a great example of how King can take an ordinary character and delve into who they are, but not so great at world building. Everything outside the main character has a flat feeling.

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Amy Louise Davison (118 KP) rated The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) in Movies

Mar 9, 2019

Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller and Emma Watson (1 more)

Paul Rudd

Stephen Chbosky is a Genius.

A very sweet, coming of age film with a bitter twist at the end.

Logan Lerman is a very believable actor and from the beginning I am on his side, to do well, to succeed in love and life. I would have loved to be Charlie's friend.

Emma Watson in my opinion, is perfection personified. She plays Sam very well.

Paul Rudd plays Mr Anderson - and he is a shining star in this already amazing cast, downplayed and lovable.

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Ande Thomas (69 KP) rated It in Books

May 30, 2019

Stephen King | 1986 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror

8.8

(95 Ratings)

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Good Lord. I came back to this book with the new film approaching rapidly and I couldn't put it down (so to speak). Weber nailed the narration and the story is every bit as frightening and evocative as it was when I was younger. This is Stephen King at his finest, and definitely one that you should just experience for yourself. Whether you've read it on print, seen the 90s TV special, or are seeing the film later this year, picking up this audiobook is still highly recommended.

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Connie (244 KP) rated Carrie in Books

Sep 12, 2018

Carrie

Stephen King | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

(71 Ratings)

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Stephen King, when asked in an interview, claimed Carrie is the most terrifying story he has ever written and that he will never read it again.

While I don't think Carrie is THAT terrifying, I do feel that it had its moments. Everyone is familiar with the iconic image of a girl standing in the spotlights drenched in pig's blood--but what they don't know about is what comes next. A little bit gruesome and a little bit twisted, psycho nightmare, Carrie is one book that I will never be able to forget.

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Otway93 (580 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies

Oct 21, 2019

It (2017)

2017 | Drama, Horror

7.9

(354 Ratings)

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A Pleasant Surprise!

This film is an excellent adaptation of Stephen King's classic horror novel. As most know, this is not the first adaptation, but certainly the better of the two so far (hopefully Chapter Two will do the same).

While we all loved Tim Curry's portrayal of Pennywise the Clown, the original TV movie lacked depth and had several irritating plot holes. Splitting the story into two parts was an excellent choice, and has given moviegoers the chance to experience all IT has to offer.

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Cumberland (1142 KP) created a poll about in The Smashbomb Book Club

Jul 28, 2019 (Updated Aug 2, 2019)

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Closed Anonymous

Hello everyone! Here is the poll for August's book. The theme is adaptations, books that have been made into movies. As part of this months discussion I would love to compare the book and movie! The poll will be up until the 1st so please vote!

Pet Sematary by Stephen King

0 votes

Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice

4 votes

To All The Boys Ive Loved Before by Jenny Han

1 votes

Me Before You by JoJo Moyes

0 votes

Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

1 votes

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

0 votes