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Summary: The Master at His Best
Review: Having never heard an audiobook, but as a loyal King fan, I tried to but could not overlook this audiobook. I finally broke down, purchased it and found that the thrill of having the Master read it aloud himself added an even more eerie feel to the stories. The ultimate chillfest is "1408", I found myself getting chills down my spine, and hairs standing up on my arms and neck. I hadn't felt that thrilled since .... Awesome read ! I highly recommend it to any King fan.
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Summary: Love those short stories.
Review: I am a big fan of Stephen King's short stories. There are just some plots that would be ruined if expanded over 500+ pages. 1408 was a good story and other two were average. Stephen King has a good (though not great) reading voice. Although I could do without his Mexican accent from the Deathroom. Overall, this is well worth listening to.Just keep in mind that all these stories are in printed form in "Everythings Eventual".
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Summary: if you're a fan of stephen king - you HAVE to get this!
Review: i don't normally buy audio books, but decided to make an exception for this one(as it's read by stephen king himself)and boy, was i in for a pleasant surprise! hearing it told in the authors own voice is a treat for any true king fan, he adds a delicious slice of irony to the three stories, and makes the whole experience even better! a word of warning though - make sure you listen to '1408' in the daytime, with plenty of light - i didn't, and i was seriously spooked for days after - you can't beat a good ghost story! keep them coming stephen - i for one will be eagerly awaiting the next audio book, especially if its read by yourself!
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Summary: Great Stories a Must Listen!
Review: I found this CD set at my local library and being a King fan I checked it out. I popped it in the old discman and listned as I drove. The first story Lunch at the Gotham Cafe was entertaining but nothing special same with the third story. But the second story 1408 holy cow! I have not been that creeped out by a story for a long, long time. If you are a King fan you have got to read this story. It caught me totally unaware of how disturbing it would be and it scared me so bad I slept with the lights on. This one will grab you Mr. King is such a talented writer he makes you feel you are going insane right along with Mike. Read it! Alone in the dark if you dare!
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Summary: Great Surprise
Review: I found this on accident, while looking for what to spend a newly gotten gift certificate on. King has always been my favorite author and i was surprised that something of his was released without my being aware--i'm even on the mailing list for christ's sake! So, of course, i grabbed it as fast as i saw it, and, boy is it good! "Gotham Cafe," which i'd read in the Bad Love collection, is a great horror story, as is the next story "1408." What with his newer releases all more general fiction than horror, it's nice to see he'll never lose his guiginol touch. The last story is, of course, a remarkable character-driven story, and one which will hopefully reach a larger audience if placed in print. Either way, though, this collection is just as addicting as any pack of Marlboros, and even moreso recommended.
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Summary: great Tape.
Review: I got this tape for christmas and I loved it. The only downside it that I thought the tape was short.
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Summary: awful
Review: I guess I'm missing something but I was barely able to even finish the Blood and Smoke story. I didn't even listen to the other tapes--I donated them all to my local library to sell in their bookstore. I thought the story was nothing and King's voice drove me to distraction--he rolls his "L's" in the back of his throat.Maybe I would've liked the story better in written form. Sorry-can't recommend it.
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Summary: awful
Review: I guess I'm missing something but I was barely able to even finish the Blood and Smoke story. I didn't even listen to the other tapes--I donated them all to my local library to sell in their bookstore. I thought the story was nothing and King's voice drove me to distraction--he rolls his "L's" in the back of his throat.Maybe I would've liked the story better in written form. Sorry-can't recommend it.
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Summary: Where There's Smoke...
Review: I had never listened to an audio book in my life. In fact, I had done everything I could to avoid them. Friends and family recommended this one or that, but I politely avoided each one thinking to myself that this fad was heralding the death of the printed word. I probably would never have listened to one, but my favorite author made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Stephen King's new release, Blood and Smoke, is only available on audio. Blood and Smoke is a collection of three stories (two never before published) with a common thread of smoking binding them together. The first story, "Lunch at the Gotham Cafe," is a story of addiction and withdrawal, as a man tries to quit smoking on the same day that his wife leaves him. In "1408," a writer who chronicles "haunted" places visits a supposedly haunted hotel room, unable to imagine that there are some things more frightening than ghosts. The last story, "In the Deathroom," follows an American journalist who is being interrogated in a South American prison, where a cigarette may be his last request or his salvation. Each story in Blood and Smoke wonderfully showcases King's ability to write. From the everyday to the surreal, the descriptions he uses create a world in the listener's mind that eliminates the need for video. King could have made a fortune writing for old time radio theater. While "Lunch at the Gotham Cafe" and "In the Deathroom" are interesting in their own way, neither is particularly frightening. "1408," however, offers bone-chilling storytelling combined with King's personal brand of the unreal. I listened to this story, the longest of the three, late one Saturday night, unaware how unnerving it would be. King doesn't make it scary from the beginning, but first lets the listener drop his/her guard before delivering the punch. It's a wonderfully eerie story and highly recommended. Several years ago, King lectured at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. It was a perfect night for him. The rainy October night had set a spooky mood, and fans of King filled the hall to hear him speak about his latest release (Insomnia) and read excerpts from it. From that experience, I came to the conclusion that an author's voice can lend something special to his/her words. Hearing King read Blood and Smoke is like having him in your living room, sharing a tale with you in front of a roaring fire. There's just you and him. His Maine-accented voice comes out of your stereo speakers and sucks you into his imagination. It's not always scary, but it is entertaining. Yet, there is something confining about an audio book. Unless you have a portable CD (or cassette) player, you can't take it with you. You can't pull it out of your backpack while you wait for an appointment or sit in your favorite coffee shop with a caffinated beverage. Worst of all, on a CD you can't bookmark your place and come back to it later. All in all, I'll stick with the printed word, but Blood and Smoke is a nice treat for any Stephen King fan.
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Summary: Collection
Review: I have bought every thing that has come out by King. I have his work in all forms but I like the CD's. I can work around the house or just sit back and listen to them. I hope that the books that are not on CD will come out in them.
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