|
|
Post by GRWelsh on Dec 16, 2014 18:50:54 GMT -5
I just got this today, and I'm going to start reading it tonight. All I know is that it is supposed to be somewhat Lovecraftian and is inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Since I am a fan of Lovecraft and the original Frankenstein novel, and because I enjoyed DOCTOR SLEEP last year, I thought I'd give this a try.
This one is only 403 pages.
I think it is promising that King has regained his ability to write novels under 500 pages long.
|
|
|
|
Post by geneweigel on Dec 17, 2014 10:01:08 GMT -5
Well, the premise sounds interesting. Heh, I was recently watching a 2009 FAMILY GUY episode that the kids put on (WARNING: that show is not really for kids) and it was three adaptations of Stephen King's books to movies: THE BODY/ STAND BY ME (1982 DIFFERENT SEASONS anthology;1986 movie), MISERY/MISERY (1987 novel;1990 movie) and RITA HAYWORTH AND THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION/ THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1982 DIFFERENT SEASONS anthology;1994 movie) In it King is hit by a car and causes the car accident in MISERY and comes up with a novel before he hits the ground. I think that back in the 80's there were a lot of Stephen King readers playing D&D. We were flicking through Netflix the other night and it looks like there is an adaptation of GRAMMA a 1984 magazine story (WEIRDBOOK) the following year reprinted in the SKELETON CREW anthology (1985) and adapted in a 1985 episode of the THE NEW TWILIGHT ZONE reboot television show (1985-1989). Its called MERCY (2014). I didn't get around to watching it but here is the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLoRVEFQGaAThe short story had a Lovecraft theme but it was really weak as far as Lovecraft formula as I recall. It says mixed reviews but it looks better than those Stuart Gordon movies. |
|
|
|
Post by Scott on Dec 17, 2014 11:56:26 GMT -5
I'll have to put this one in my queue.
|
|
|
|
Post by geneweigel on Dec 17, 2014 12:33:54 GMT -5
Yeah i had the internet off for a week (switching over. The new fios router is like the Millenium Falcon but as soon as i got it i realized i have nothing to download. Doh!!!) so no Netflix this past weekend. Maybe ill watch soon give a nonspoiler review Ill give the book a try if i get a chance. Ps i need some new energy for d&d as well i think im going on five years come february. Thats insane!! I feel like im slowly killing everyone by not being persistent about THE GAME like I used to back in the 80s and 90s.Human Torch? More like the original Human Crutch these days!GAME... ON!!! Fizzzle...  last d&d purchase? A woolly mammoth toy to use as a oliphant. Now thats sad! |
|
|
|
Post by Scott on Dec 17, 2014 14:47:14 GMT -5
Yes, life has been wrecking my gaming schedule too. I work Sundays now, and there's always something going on with the kids.
|
|
last d&d purchase? A woolly mammoth toy to use as a oliphant. Now thats sad!