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Old 08-03-2009, 08:40 AM   #151
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I also despise anything by Stephen King, I have forced myself to read most of his works, including his writings as Richard Bachman and his even earlier writings i.e. the first Gunslinger. (ended up reading them all, despite the strange feeling I got, quite similar to the feeling I got when I watched Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) His typical style is just such a turnoff for me that I can't even pay attention to his stories. I loved Michael Crichton when I was younger, but can't stand his self indulgence now.
Poor fellow. I feel sorry for you. I, really, am.
Masochism* in its purest form. Considering, that S. King wrote around 50 novels and twice as much short stories, quite a trying experience.
You have a very fitting name.


* Masochism - A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
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