11/22/63 by Stephen King - Discussion Thread - Page 7

Reader Paradice · 02-26-2012, 12:36 PM

Well, all I can say, that I can't remember within 20 years, a book that had me so spell-bound, that I found myself reading all night long, binges of 4-7 hours straight!

I simply was loath to put the Touch down. No spoilers here....and loved the ending. Classic 'King' twists....

Mr. King....well done. So very well done. That was worth the $$ spent on it.

Thank you for a great read. Great entertainment!

Jimla Kobo Touch owner

paulsalter · 02-26-2012, 01:42 PM

It was a very good book

wish I could go back in time to before I had read it and start again not knowing the story

Sydney's Mom · 02-26-2012, 05:16 PM

I agree. The characterization was similar to vintage King - really, really enjoyed it.
Read it over a weekend so I wouldn't have to cart the pbook on my commute.

voracious71 · 02-26-2012, 08:15 PM

I agree, I loved it too.

tonymcfadden · 02-26-2012, 08:33 PM

Great. So I've just (as in JUST) started the first draft of my next book and I have to see this. I'm a huge King fan. I'm going to have to get this now and use it as a reward for finishing.

pidgeon92 · 02-26-2012, 10:09 PM

I thought it was dull. It took me forever to get through it.

RainingLemur · 02-26-2012, 10:52 PM

I've yet to get to it. But, it's good to hear that it has been received mostly well. I should move it up my list.

lionelsnod · 02-29-2012, 05:54 PM

I'm about half way through it & I'm really enjoying it. I haven't enjoyed a Stephen King book this much in some time. His writing style is fantastic! I will, however, wait until I finish until I give it a final grade. Sometimes he can venture off into another direction that looses me, so far, so good though!

jhempel24 · 03-01-2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelsnod

I will, however, wait until I finish until I give it a final grade. Sometimes he can venture off into another direction that looses me, so far, so good though!

For me....if a perfect ending was ever written...this book has it.

AintLDS · 03-04-2012, 07:57 PM

Fantastic. I was totally binge-reading the last few days.

Well done Mr. King!

AlexGrama · 03-05-2012, 11:02 AM

I have one question.

Does it have any IT references? I read about Richie Tozier, Beverly Marsh (Beep Beep Richie) and the clown killer.

Am I right?

ApK · 03-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGrama

I have one question.

Does it have any IT references? I read about Richie Tozier, Beverly Marsh (Beep Beep Richie) and the clown killer.

Am I right?

Yup.

Fairly self contained, and you don't need to have read 'It,' which I never have, but I was familiar enough with the plot to recognize the references.

I actually found it a bit gratuitous, like the product placement ads in old radio shows, like the guy on the George and Gracie show offering Folgers coffee.

"And if you're enjoying this book, why not check out some of my other fine novels..."

On the other hand, King has create a rich and vast universe of twisted Maine towns, so why not use it.

ApK

jhempel24 · 03-05-2012, 11:53 AM

This pretty much sums up my thoughts on it:

http://entertainment.time.com/2011/1...cted-universe/

I haven't read IT, but I've seen it...just don't remember it. I remember Pennywise not the characters LOL....it didn't detract from my reading experience...but I do like finding Easter Eggs sometimes.

AlexGrama · 03-10-2012, 03:16 PM

It seems I got it right. Beep Beep Richie

ApK · 03-12-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsalter

It was a very good book

wish I could go back in time to before I had read it and start again not knowing the story

Me too, but I wouldn't use that time to re-read the book. Among other things, I'd go to Vegas and bet on the Giants in the Superbowl

02-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#91
Reader Paradice Getting Back To Reading! Posts: 206 Karma: 431306 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kobo Vox and Touch	King's 11/22/63 novel ruins your rest! Well, all I can say, that I can't remember within 20 years, a book that had me so spell-bound, that I found myself reading all night long, binges of 4-7 hours straight! I simply was loath to put the Touch down. No spoilers here....and loved the ending. Classic 'King' twists.... Mr. King....well done. So very well done. That was worth the $$ spent on it. Thank you for a great read. Great entertainment! Jimla Kobo Touch owner

02-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#95
tonymcfadden Writer guy Posts: 38 Karma: 725824 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern Beaches, Sydney, Australia Device: iPad	Great (!) Great. So I've just (as in JUST) started the first draft of my next book and I have to see this. I'm a huge King fan. I'm going to have to get this now and use it as a reward for finishing.

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02-26-2012, 08:15 PM	#94
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02-29-2012, 05:54 PM	#98
lionelsnod Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: kindle	I'm about half way through it & I'm really enjoying it. I haven't enjoyed a Stephen King book this much in some time. His writing style is fantastic! I will, however, wait until I finish until I give it a final grade. Sometimes he can venture off into another direction that looses me, so far, so good though!

03-04-2012, 07:57 PM	#100
AintLDS No soliciting Posts: 55 Karma: 505122 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Device: Kindle Voyage and iPhone 8 Plus	Fantastic. I was totally binge-reading the last few days. Well done Mr. King!

03-05-2012, 11:02 AM	#101
AlexGrama Writer Posts: 275 Karma: 345042 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nexus 7	I have one question. Does it have any IT references? I read about Richie Tozier, Beverly Marsh (Beep Beep Richie) and the clown killer. Am I right?

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jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	This pretty much sums up my thoughts on it: http://entertainment.time.com/2011/1...cted-universe/ I haven't read IT, but I've seen it...just don't remember it. I remember Pennywise not the characters LOL....it didn't detract from my reading experience...but I do like finding Easter Eggs sometimes.

03-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#104
AlexGrama Writer Posts: 275 Karma: 345042 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nexus 7	It seems I got it right. Beep Beep Richie