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

  • Elextra@literature.cafe
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    3 months ago

    I personally like Stephen King. I grew up reading Carrie, Cujo, Misery, etc. They are iconic.

    I started reading again a year ago but found them very long to physically read. I listen to them now and noticed a pattern. Many are slow burns, often have an older male involved (or maybe because I just read 11/22/63, Pet Sementary, and Fairytail around the same time), always have characters that reminisce, world building is great with all the details, solid characters.

    I wouldn’t read many all at the same time. Try a Stephen King rec, 1 or 2. If you dont like, move on. He doesn’t just do horror. He can do other genres too. Very talented.

    I still like his stuff. I just read Holly and liked it. Tried Fairytale. Wasnt my thing.