Non-Horror Novels by Stephen King? - Page 4

orlok · 02-23-2012, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crich70

"Umney's last case" and "The Dr's Case" are good too. One is a Philip Marlowe like story and the other has Watson finding the solution to a crime before Holmes.

I listened to the audio version of "Umney's Last Case", and it was particularly special because it was read by Robert B. Parker (may he rest in peace).

crich70 · 02-23-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by orlok

I listened to the audio version of "Umney's Last Case", and it was particularly special because it was read by Robert B. Parker (may he rest in peace).

Sounds interesting.

TonyR · 02-24-2012, 06:36 PM

Hearts in Atlantis is worth checking out too -- not a horror story at all. The opening piece, "Low Men in Yellow Coats" didn't really do it for me, but the others were so strong that I count this as one of my favorites of his books.

The stories in Night Shift are mostly in the genre, but two of them are straight non-genre fiction and among his best. "The Woman in the Room," and "The Last Rung on the Ladder" are must-reads, as heart-breaking as some of Theodore Sturgeon's best.

crich70 · 02-25-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyR

Hearts in Atlantis is worth checking out too -- not a horror story at all. The opening piece, "Low Men in Yellow Coats" didn't really do it for me, but the others were so strong that I count this as one of my favorites of his books.

The stories in Night Shift are mostly in the genre, but two of them are straight non-genre fiction and among his best. "The Woman in the Room," and "The Last Rung on the Ladder" are must-reads, as heart-breaking as some of Theodore Sturgeon's best.

Don't forget "The Jaunt." It's mostly soft science fiction. The "Tommyknockers" is more of a Science Fiction book too now that I think about it. Though there are some elements of horror mixed in via the tie in to IT.

BenG · 02-25-2012, 10:02 AM

Most of King's books have some element of horror in them even if they are primarily another genre.

Chi Cygni · 03-05-2012, 08:32 AM

So, I started reading Under the Dome. Mleh, unfortunately

AlexGrama · 03-05-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

So, I started reading Under the Dome. Mleh, unfortunately

Why it's unfortunately? I heard it's pretty good.

Chi Cygni · 03-05-2012, 03:54 PM

Well, one dimensional characters, a lot of brutality (with very vivid and disturbing details) and vulgarity (maybe I'm a sissy, ok) unnecessary digressions for description of less than minor characters... The concept is intriguing but reading it is like watching a film without being connected. Or a multipage tabloid. Plowing on...

jhempel24 · 03-05-2012, 05:22 PM

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Why it's unfortunately? I heard it's pretty good.

The ending LOL.

I enjoyed the book ALOT....then the ending happened....journey not destination I guess.

VaporPunk · 03-09-2012, 04:13 AM

A lot of King's work does not have "supernatural" horror in it. I know more than a few people who don't like the horror genre who enjoyed books like Dolores Claiborne and Misery, etc... Even Cujo, if I remember correctly. These books have very little if no supernatural elements, just a kind of "everyday horror" for lack of a better term.

crich70 · 03-11-2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VaporPunk

A lot of King's work does not have "supernatural" horror in it. I know more than a few people who don't like the horror genre who enjoyed books like Dolores Claiborne and Misery, etc... Even Cujo, if I remember correctly. These books have very little if no supernatural elements, just a kind of "everyday horror" for lack of a better term.

Yeah, Gerald's Game also focused more on everyday horror than any supernatural elements aside from the link to Dolores Claiborne via eclipses which had a sort of other worldly flavor. And I could see something like the events in Cujo happening even today.

ichristian · 07-19-2012, 12:45 PM

I'd like to add The Green mile to the hat! It's not strictly a horror but more of a journey, it does have some slightly scary parts but overall it's a fantastic story! You might have seen the movie version of it with Tom Hanks (Great movie also, but read the book first!)

I wrote a list of what i consider to be the best Stephen King books, and if you read through I do mention a couple of books that aren't specifically "horror". However, you should consider some that fall into the "horror" category too, sure there might be some unsettling moments but the stories are so wonderful it is worth it! Case in point is Different Seasons, which is four stories in one book. One of them is Shawshank Redemption and it's actually better than the movie too. And please comment on my list if it is helpful to you.

King forever

applesauce · 07-20-2012, 08:35 AM

The stand is my all time fav. I agree the ending was like what. But it was an amazing read. I have never read the green mile. I saw the movie and it was beyond sad. I just did not want to relive that. I am looking for one of his books to read within the next 2 weeks. I think Dome may be the choice. Well unless somebody else has something stand like he has written in the last 10 years to recommend.

applesauce

raychensmith · 07-20-2012, 06:59 PM

11/22/63. His best non-horror novel. Long but brilliant.

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02-24-2012, 06:36 PM	#48
TonyR Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Device: Kindle, Jetbook Lite, iPod Touch	Hearts in Atlantis is worth checking out too -- not a horror story at all. The opening piece, "Low Men in Yellow Coats" didn't really do it for me, but the others were so strong that I count this as one of my favorites of his books. The stories in Night Shift are mostly in the genre, but two of them are straight non-genre fiction and among his best. "The Woman in the Room," and "The Last Rung on the Ladder" are must-reads, as heart-breaking as some of Theodore Sturgeon's best.

02-25-2012, 10:02 AM	#50
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Most of King's books have some element of horror in them even if they are primarily another genre.

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Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 839 Karma: 6587575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	So, I started reading Under the Dome. Mleh, unfortunately

03-05-2012, 03:54 PM	#53
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 839 Karma: 6587575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	Well, one dimensional characters, a lot of brutality (with very vivid and disturbing details) and vulgarity (maybe I'm a sissy, ok) unnecessary digressions for description of less than minor characters... The concept is intriguing but reading it is like watching a film without being connected. Or a multipage tabloid. Plowing on...

03-09-2012, 04:13 AM	#55
VaporPunk Evangelist Posts: 409 Karma: 49204386 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Device: Kindle 4 + Asus Transformer	A lot of King's work does not have "supernatural" horror in it. I know more than a few people who don't like the horror genre who enjoyed books like Dolores Claiborne and Misery, etc... Even Cujo, if I remember correctly. These books have very little if no supernatural elements, just a kind of "everyday horror" for lack of a better term.

07-19-2012, 12:45 PM	#57
ichristian Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: iPad	I'd like to add The Green mile to the hat! It's not strictly a horror but more of a journey, it does have some slightly scary parts but overall it's a fantastic story! You might have seen the movie version of it with Tom Hanks (Great movie also, but read the book first!) I wrote a list of what i consider to be the best Stephen King books, and if you read through I do mention a couple of books that aren't specifically "horror". However, you should consider some that fall into the "horror" category too, sure there might be some unsettling moments but the stories are so wonderful it is worth it! Case in point is Different Seasons, which is four stories in one book. One of them is Shawshank Redemption and it's actually better than the movie too. And please comment on my list if it is helpful to you. King forever

07-20-2012, 08:35 AM	#58
applesauce Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	The stand is my all time fav. I agree the ending was like what. But it was an amazing read. I have never read the green mile. I saw the movie and it was beyond sad. I just did not want to relive that. I am looking for one of his books to read within the next 2 weeks. I think Dome may be the choice. Well unless somebody else has something stand like he has written in the last 10 years to recommend. applesauce

07-20-2012, 06:59 PM	#59
raychensmith Member Posts: 19 Karma: 330010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle	11/22/63. His best non-horror novel. Long but brilliant.