Stephen King Fans discussion

Looking forward to this book... and the cover for the limited edition is amazing!

http://geek-news.mtv.com/?p=104167

I managed to get an ARC through work and I have to say NOS4A2 is one hell of an amazing ride!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Honestly I have not enjoyed a book this much in a very long time.

I like the UK cover better.



(view spoiler)[Apparently the difference in the title has to do with the way Americans and the British pronounce "Nosferatu". (hide spoiler)]

And I figured out how to post an image now!

Though the car built for two is kinda romantic, I suppose.(Daisy, Daisy, give me you answer do...)

I like both of those covers better than the regular US edition :(
Can't wait to get this though I have to until my birthday in June. Then it's mine! :)

I like the UK edition cover, but not the limited edition one.

Yeah big discussion ensued about using the comic book artsits fot the limited cover. subterranean press is doing a lot of that these days. (They backed off using a comic book artist for the cover and interiors of The Shining limited when a lot of peoiple streated cancelling their orders.) I like the UK version best.

Huh... I don't really get that. A lot of comic book art is freaking amazing. I like the style of the ltd edition one, but not the face itself. *shrug* I like the darkness of the UK one.

I have preordered a signed copy of this book from an indie store in New Hampshire. Can't wait!!!

Squire wrote: "I like the UK cover better.

Apparently the difference in the title has to do with the way Americans and the British pronounce "Nosferatu".

And I figured out how to post an image now!"


The license plates ARE different! I never noticed. I like the UK cover better.

Squire wrote: "I like the UK cover better.

Apparently the difference in the title has to do with the way Americans and the British pronounce "Nosferatu".

And I figured out how to post an image now!"

YEAH!!!

Laima wrote: "Squire wrote: "I like the UK cover better.

Apparently the difference in the title has to do with the way Americans and the British pronounce "Nosferatu".

And I figured out how to post an image no..."

Humm.... so the title must be different in the UK and US then?

"NOS 4R2" for the UK version; "NOS 4A2" for the US version.

Kilgallen wrote: "I managed to get an ARC through work and I have to say NOS4A2 is one hell of an amazing ride!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Honestly I have not enjoyed a book this much in a very long time."

SO JEALOUS!! I'm really looking forward to this one I loved Hear-Shaped Box and Horns, so I was really hoping that this would be another great one.

I've read a couple of excerpts, and loved them. That's a good sign.

They were included in the ebook editions I bought for Thumbprint: A Story and In the Tall Grass.

Sooooooo......did you get your copies yet? Have you started reading yet?????

Got mine, but it's sitting on my shelf awaitn' it's turn...

Got mine yesterday from amazon. Will start as soon as I finish The Stand :-)

About 1/3 of the way through the ebook right now. Really engrossing story.

Rachel wrote: "About 1/3 of the way through the ebook right now. Really engrossing story."

I got mine as well, from Barnes & Noble. Question for you; have you noticed any places at the end of chapters that are incomplete? Mine is and I saw on the B & N reviews some others mentioned it.

Catherine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "About 1/3 of the way through the ebook right now. Really engrossing story."

I got mine as well, from Barnes & Noble. Question for you; have you noticed any places at the end of chap..."

I think that incompleteness is a device by Joe Hill. Notice that you can complete the sentence with the title of the next chapter!

oh, well i did wonder that before I saw the other comments. Glad to know I can enjoy the book w/o worrying I am missing stuff. I didn't like wondering if I should wait for an updated copy. Thanks!

Valerie the bookworm wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "About 1/3 of the way through the ebook right now. Really engrossing story."

I got mine as well, from Barnes & Noble. Question for you; have you noticed any places ..."

The chapter headings end the sentences. It's a bit gimmicky if you ask me.

Rachel wrote: "Valerie the bookworm wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "About 1/3 of the way through the ebook right now. Really engrossing story."

I got mine as well, from Barnes & Noble. Question for you;..."

I can't say I care for it much but I AM enjoying the story anyway. I am on page 123 and just started it 2 days ago.

I actually do not mind it, because he seems to be doing it only during "dream like" sequences. It makes it a bit more surreal. Or maybe I just like gimmicks! :)

Here's a link to an amusing interview with Joe and Owen:

Joe & Owen interview

I noticed the "carryover" with next chapter headers too, and it took me a bit to get used to it, because I generally don't read chapter headers. I just skip them completely. I find that chapter headings tend to give things away that I don't want to know yet. (Especially ones in children's stories, like "Chapter 4, In which Character A meets a troll and gets stewed for lunch." HATE those. /rant)

Anyway now, if I notice a cut-off at the end of a chapter, I know to read the next one. I'm trying to retrain myself to read chapter headings EVERY chapter, but I'm finding it hard, and have to keep backtracking to verify my chronology.

*sigh*

Still loving the book overall though.

It did take some getting used to. I'm listening to the audio version, and the first couple of long pauses kinda brought me up short.

Here's the cover for the trade paperback:



That is one sad gingerbread boy!

haha I like that one!

I am about 1/3-1/4 through with "NOS4A2" and I am amazed at the talent that is Joe Hill's - His writing lacks the "magic" of the common touch that makes Stephen King's writing so remarkable. Joe Hill has a different talent, scaring the shite out of his readers is just one of his abilities.

Because of his ability to make characters and their dialogue so very relatable, King stands alone. But Hill has (I hope) many, many years in which to hone his writing, to achieve precisely the effect he wants upon his readers

So far I haven't read any of Joe Hill's work. The reviews have just not been good enough and I don't see that being SK's son is a good enough reason to rush out and get it.....Eventually I might pick up a used paperback.

Larry wrote: "So far I haven't read any of Joe Hill's work. The reviews have just not been good enough and I don't see that being SK's son is a good enough reason to rush out and get it.....Eventually I might p..."

Really? I have read a number of good reviews of his books. Have 'Heart-Shaped Box' on my Kindle but haven't started it yet.

Larry wrote: "So far I haven't read any of Joe Hill's work. The reviews have just not been good enough and I don't see that being SK's son is a good enough reason to rush out and get it.....Eventually I might p..."

Larry, NOS4A2 was very well received by the NY Times and others. Honestly, Hill is the best thing going on horror these days (aside from his Dad). If you like King, I really think you'd enjoy Hill. He's very imaginitive and his prose is as smooth as Dad's.

Plus he's actually better at endings than dear ole dad is. Don't get me wrong...I'm a Fan with a capital F of Stephen King, but Joe Hill has already found a spot in my top 5 list of favorite writers. I've even stopped thinking of him as "Stephen King's son".

NOS4A2 is one of the best things I've read this year.

Leslie wrote: "Plus he's actually better at endings than dear ole dad is. Don't get me wrong...I'm a Fan with a capital F of Stephen King, but Joe Hill has already found a spot in my top 5 list of favorite write..."

Well that's a great mind-set, Leslie, because he is so much more than "Stephen King's son," IMO.:)

Leslie, I have to agree with you about King's endings. Thing is, the man loves to write so deeply, he never seems to want to stop!! (I think that's what happened in "Under the Dome."

Bondama, it is my extreme love for the way Sai King tells a story that keeps me coming back for more and even re-reading. I'm not going to let a little thing like a possible beyond belief ending spoil anything. Besides. It's his story that he's sharing with us, he owes me nothing. :) I may owe him though. (Good lord! I sound like I'm talking about a deity. LOL)

*points at self*
Fangirl much?

Leslie -- If you are indeed what you say, we can be fangirls together!!!

I loved the way you pointed out that the author of any book owes his reader nothing, other than a good plot, good characters, story development, etc. - which King could do in his sleep!

At the end, all one can say is "Thank You" to the hundreds of writers who have immersed us, the readers, into a world of their making.

Fangirls rock!

Thank you. :)

And I agree with you completely.

Looks like this is going to be a comic book series

http://firewireblog.com/2013/07/22/jo...

Donald, I don't know which reviews you refer to, but the ones I've read are glowing with praise.

A fun article about the King family. Perfect to kick off this month's group read: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/mag...

Angie wrote: "A fun article about the King family. Perfect to kick off this month's group read: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/mag..."
Hahaha, I read that today and a friend sent me that link!

Kilgallen wrote: "I managed to get an ARC through work and I have to say NOS4A2 is one hell of an amazing ride!!! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Honestly I have not enjoyed a book this much in a very long time."

I agree! I started it early thinking I would need some time to read 700 pages. Now I'm half-way done and I can barley put it down at night to try and sleep!

I have the nook version of this book so sadly the cover isn't as awesome as the ones You's have shared, but so far I am enjoying this book, very much like a Stephen King novel, go figure ;)

Jasmine, it IS like a Stephen King novel, but there are some very important differences. Hill has not yet mastered one of the most important traits of King's writing, and what has made him the most popular writer in the world.

King is a master of dialogue. He brings the reader into the story, and, if it's one of his best, the reader CARES about the fate of the character. Hill will get there, although I truly think that this "trait" is what distinguishes King. Did you know, when he had his accident, the Bangor, Maine Post Office had to hire some additional part time workers, there were quite literally thousands of get well cards & letter - ALL of wished their personal friend, Stephen King, to get well as soon as possible. We love him, you see....I hope Hill realizes that the more an author involves his readers with the characters and the plot,

Hey guys, I'm new to this group. I've just starting reading King by reading IT. Best choice I ever made! I've also read Joyland and The Long Walk. I'm starting to like him. For anyone who has read the book or currently reading it--is it good? Is Joseph King--I mean!--Joe Hill walking in his father's footprints (in a good way)?

Jason...welcome! Also, Nos4a2 is a great read. Definitely recommend...and if you're a Koontz fan...Strangers is worth checking out.

Koontz isn't worthy to carry King's shoes.