Stephen King's "Ur" - Page 2

MichelleR · 03-02-2009, 03:06 PM

I liked UR. If it's a commercial, it's kinda late for that, because you have to buy the product to read the story. I suppose maybe it's an inducement to buy -- if you really, really, really, reeeeee-leeeeee like King.

I thought it was funny to have him describe a Kindle while I held a Kindle -- very meta.

And the rest would make a nice Twilight Zone-esque episode.

(Dragoro, I swear I'm on at least 2 other message boards with you. I'd say you were stalking me, but you're always there first. It's kinda "Ur"-y. )

jrial · 03-02-2009, 04:46 PM

Well, Riding The Bullet was an Internet Exclusive once too. I just checked my bookshelf, and I have indeed the paper version, Dutch version, translation copyrighted a mere year after the "exclusive" launch. So wait till after supper and you'll probably find a used pbook of it on eBay.

King can be so silly when it comes to new tech...

dschill · 03-03-2009, 12:21 AM

i didnt even know stephen king HAD a kindle exclusive omg..

carld · 03-03-2009, 01:03 AM

It's an enjoyable read though it took me a bit to get into it. The story is typical King, an ordinary likable schlep with problems is forced to deal with the intrusion of the supernatural (in this case a special Kindle) into his world. "Ur" started out a bit flat but built to a satisfyingly creepy conclusion. If you're a Kindle or King fan its definitely worth a read, but if you're just looking for a great King novella, I'd recommend "The Mist" instead.

busy91 · 03-09-2009, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the heads up on "UR". I love KING, but wasn't sure about this. Now I will have to check it out.

BenG · 03-10-2009, 08:55 AM

Minor spoilers for Ur and Hearts in Atlantis follow(highlight to read):

So why are the men in yellow coats concerned about Wesley damaging the tower? In Hearts in Atlantis and the Dark Tower series they were working to destroy it.

Dragoro · 03-10-2009, 09:11 AM

Yeah, Ben. I asked about that in a book club Im in. No one seemed to know.

pilotbob · 03-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

Minor spoilers for Ur and Hearts in Atlantis follow(highlight to read):

You should use the spoiler tag.

Spoiler:

I can't read your text even when I highlight it.

If you are not using the advanced editor you just wrap with the SPOILER tags.

BOb

EDIT: Hmm... that weird. It isn't working for me when I click show. Does it work for you guys?

jrial · 03-10-2009, 01:43 PM

Doesn't work here either.

Dragoro · 03-10-2009, 02:46 PM

Heres the spoiler:

Spoiler:

busy91 · 03-10-2009, 04:09 PM

I read it yesterday. I liked it, thought it was up to his calibre. Did start out kind of advertis-y like, but over all I enjoyed it.

BenG · 03-11-2009, 12:12 AM

I looked for the spoiler tag when I made the first post but couldn't find. I see it now, though.

Ea · 03-18-2009, 03:51 AM

I hope they release it for other than Kindle owners soon - this sounds like it could be fun to read.

busy91 · 03-18-2009, 09:22 AM

Well I heard it will eventually be in a short story collection, so one day other ereaders will get to read it.

03-10-2009, 02:46 PM	#25
Dragoro Lovecraft Fan Posts: 414 Karma: 539914 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch	Heres the spoiler: Spoiler: So why are the men in yellow coats concerned about Wesley damaging the tower? In Hearts in Atlantis and the Dark Tower series they were working to destroy it.

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03-02-2009, 03:06 PM	#16
MichelleR Just Me. Posts: 35 Karma: 37810 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook Touch	I liked UR. If it's a commercial, it's kinda late for that, because you have to buy the product to read the story. I suppose maybe it's an inducement to buy -- if you really, really, really, reeeeee-leeeeee like King. I thought it was funny to have him describe a Kindle while I held a Kindle -- very meta. And the rest would make a nice Twilight Zone-esque episode. (Dragoro, I swear I'm on at least 2 other message boards with you. I'd say you were stalking me, but you're always there first. It's kinda "Ur"-y. )

03-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#17
jrial Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diepenbeek, Belgium Device: Sony PRS-505, iRex Iliad, nokia 770, gp2x, palm zire 71	Well, Riding The Bullet was an Internet Exclusive once too. I just checked my bookshelf, and I have indeed the paper version, Dutch version, translation copyrighted a mere year after the "exclusive" launch. So wait till after supper and you'll probably find a used pbook of it on eBay. King can be so silly when it comes to new tech...

03-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#18
dschill Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	i didnt even know stephen king HAD a kindle exclusive omg..

03-03-2009, 01:03 AM	#19
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	It's an enjoyable read though it took me a bit to get into it. The story is typical King, an ordinary likable schlep with problems is forced to deal with the intrusion of the supernatural (in this case a special Kindle) into his world. "Ur" started out a bit flat but built to a satisfyingly creepy conclusion. If you're a Kindle or King fan its definitely worth a read, but if you're just looking for a great King novella, I'd recommend "The Mist" instead.

03-09-2009, 09:56 AM	#20
busy91 Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 264 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 2, Nook Color	Thanks for the heads up on "UR". I love KING, but wasn't sure about this. Now I will have to check it out.

03-10-2009, 08:55 AM	#21
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Minor spoilers for Ur and Hearts in Atlantis follow(highlight to read): So why are the men in yellow coats concerned about Wesley damaging the tower? In Hearts in Atlantis and the Dark Tower series they were working to destroy it.

03-10-2009, 09:11 AM	#22
Dragoro Lovecraft Fan Posts: 414 Karma: 539914 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch	Yeah, Ben. I asked about that in a book club Im in. No one seemed to know.

03-10-2009, 01:43 PM	#24
jrial Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diepenbeek, Belgium Device: Sony PRS-505, iRex Iliad, nokia 770, gp2x, palm zire 71	Doesn't work here either.

03-10-2009, 04:09 PM	#26
busy91 Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 264 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 2, Nook Color	I read it yesterday. I liked it, thought it was up to his calibre. Did start out kind of advertis-y like, but over all I enjoyed it.

03-11-2009, 12:12 AM	#27
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I looked for the spoiler tag when I made the first post but couldn't find. I see it now, though.

03-18-2009, 03:51 AM	#28
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	I hope they release it for other than Kindle owners soon - this sounds like it could be fun to read.

03-18-2009, 09:22 AM	#29
busy91 Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 264 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 2, Nook Color	Well I heard it will eventually be in a short story collection, so one day other ereaders will get to read it.