I didn’t realize I’ve turned into a literary elitist snob. I can’t tell you the last time I’ve read a Stephen King book -what with them being for the unwashed masses and all. It has to be upwards of two decades. I USED to read every book he wrote, every time it was released. Then I got my degree and his works were beneath me. Fast forward to now. I have a disabled sister who recently moved into long term care. When I visit, I read to her. She requested that I read Cujo. I read Cujo when it was first released in 1981, 40+ years ago. Reading it now, all these years later, I just cannot express how impressed I am with the craftsmanship of the writing. Read it, that’s all I have to say - that man, he knows how to write a thriller.
Some of his early stuff can be clunky, I think. He’s never had the best prose style, tbh, though it has gotten much better over time. But he has a great imagination, and I think Bag of Bones really is a great book. His books aren’t all hits, but I love that he just keeps going. Writing is a way of life for him. I usually read “classic” literature, but I’m down for a Stephen King book now and again. Especially good if you’re at a cottage in the summer (sorry, cabin for Americans - I’m from Canada).