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Opinions on Stephen King (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by penquin@lemm.ee to c/books@lemmy.world

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This may sound dumb, but I've never read for this man. I've always just heard about him on social media but never ventured to read his work. Opinions, please. Should I invest? Feeling like fiction lately. I've read so much non-fiction ~~through~~ throughout my life that I think I deserve a couple of fiction books to get busy with for a little while. Thanks in advance

EDIT: Thank you so much to all who answered. I have read and appreciated every single comment. I have decided to start with fairy tale since I ran into the book at Walmart. So giving that a shot to see. Thank you so much

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[–] mayo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'd start with a smaller one. His writing is very steady and consistent. Sometimes there are weird sexual undertones (weird in a bad way).

I'd recommend Terry Pratchett Discworld. I can't get into King but Pratchett is good for my English soul.

[–] thews@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I like Pratchett's world building but I hate the naming of things. I lose track of the who and where because my brain refuses the associations.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Also, sometimes weird sexual overtones.