STEPHEN KING
Schoolhouse Gothic by Sherry R. Truffin
Schoolhouse Gothic, Sherry R. Truffin’s first monograph, is one of the first studies to address the role of the educational system in twentieth-century Gothic fiction. The work reveals Truffin’s in-depth understanding of the Gothic genre, its origins, methodologies and implications, focussing in particular on a branch of Gothic she terms ‘Schoolhouse Gothic’.In Schoolhouse Gothic, Truffin […]
MoreIf It Bleeds by Stephen King — book review
ad “News people have a saying: If it bleeds, it leads.” If It Bleeds presents its readers with four unnerving short stories. Yet, while Stephen King certainly excels at creating disturbing scenarios, there is something oddly comforting about his books. His distinctive voice feels familiar, and his stories are infused with a certain American nostalgia. […]
MoreThe Institute by Stephen King – book review
“What we regard as Evil is capable of a fairly ubiquitous presence if only because it tends to appear in the guise of good.” — Joseph Brodsky The Institute is a gripping, if occasionally horrifying, read. Stephen King is a great storyteller and The Institute showcases many of his strengths and traits: we have an engrossing […]
MoreLisey’s Story by Stephen King
Lisey’s Story by Stephen King ★★★★✰ (4 stars) Stephen King is such a skilled storyteller. He has a ‘voice’ that I find incredibly compelling. “And then sometimes a day would come, a gray one (or a sunny one) when she missed him so fiercely she felt empty, not a woman at all anymore but […]
MoreOn Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft by Stephen King
“If you feel you need permission to do all the reading and writing your little hearts desires, however, consider it hereby granted by yours truly. Cheers for that! ‘Good’ books about writing are not easy to find. Too often, the writer comes across as being rather (which is British for extremely) condescending. Their tips and […]
MoreSleeping Beauties by Stephen King
Exceptions were not the point. The point was the general case. The point was history. King & son are so bloody good. This novel is an epic: both in its proportions and for the sheer amount of characters involved. Different plotlines intertwine into a complex and detailed tapestry that combines many different genres. King’s portrayal […]
MoreGwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King
“Whatever you want,” he says, “and you will want it, the owner of the box always does. It’s normal. Wanting to know things is what the human race is all about. Exploration, Gwendy! Both the disease and the cure!” Yet another absorbing story by Stephen King. Gwendy’s Button Box brings to life King’s trademark style, […]
More11.22.63 by Stephen King
There are several reasons why 11/22/63 should not have appealed me. First of all, I’m European. So I knew nil very little about Kennedy and American politics. On top of that, I was born in the late nineties, so I am probably not part of this book’s ideal target audience.And yet, I devoured this 730 […]
MoreDoctor Sleep by Stephen King
Eerie meets fun.King’s strength – I believe – lies in his engaging storytelling. The particular way in which he narrates Doctor Sleep is on of the best aspects of the book itself. His voice holds your attention.Doctor Sleep tells of a supernatural tale: Dan, previously known as Danny in The Shining, is a recovering alcoholic […]
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