Stephen King's "Cell"

[Zazoo]

I just finished it. It started off like your typical zombie-esque survival story, and it had a nice twist about half-way through (something I haven't seen in any other "zombie" stories). I was really disappointed with the ending though -- anticlimatic and it left a lot of unanswered questions.


Anyone else read Cell? Thoughts?
~Mike

[Aramis]

Ok, I only read this thread long enough to realize you're talking about "The Cell". It's my next to read after I finish "Mosaic" (which I picked up from someone at work) and then I'll come back and read/post.

I'm excited. I really like King's books. Given, they're pure escapism, but I read for entertainment anyway. He seems to write in the same way I think in terms of his character's thoughts; how they have random things pop into their heads and then push them away. It's kind of hard to describe, but I always felt it was such a true portrayal of someone's inner monologue to themselves.

Anyway, I'm psyched about the book.

[Ronin]

The only Stephen King book I ever finished was "The Tommyknockers".  I've picked up a couple of others but put them down within a couple of chapters as I was completely ungripped.

[Zazoo]

The only Stephen King book I ever finished was "The Tommyknockers".  I've picked up a couple of others but put them down within a couple of chapters as I was completely ungripped.

I'm the same way with Tom Clancy. I've gotten partway through a couple of his books and been like, "you know what, I just really don't care what happens..."

Stephen King is hit or miss with me. My wife loves him though so we have all of his books. I'll pick one up from time to time. Sometimes I'll lose interest before finishing, but usually I'll finish. His writing style is familiar and it's interesting to read stories that are set in places I've lived/visited.
Some of his books I've really liked, others I didn't care for. I have found that I enjoy his dramatic works a lot more than his horror stories.

~Mike

[Lazerblade]

The Dark Tower series is definitely in my top 5 books/series of fiction ever. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to stories- I like to be entertained, fed enough to keep me wanting more, and given some events that pretty much bring closure to the catalysts that started the ball rolling. There are some dry parts but for the most part the series kept me entwined within its grip. It wasn't mind-blowing or epic, but it was interesting and engrossing. Like Mike, I too am hit or miss with King. Same can be said of Koontz. I'm a fan of both but not a slobbering fanatic of either. They've both given me enough good to forgive for the bad.

I plan to read Cell once I've read another book currently sitting on my dresser, written by my English teacher and given to me as a "gift". I've read enough King books to know what not to expect, but also what to hope for.

[Aramis]

Yeah I was just going to say The Dark Tower series, Eyes of the Dragon, and The Stand were my favorites.

There are some of his that I've not read, but I've enjoyed all of his books that I have read.

[Zazoo]

Eyes of the Dragon

Definitely. My favorite Stephen King book.

~Mike

[Aramis]

Ok, finished Cell in two nights- couldn't put it down. I enjoyed it a lot, but was kind of looking forward to a more traditional zombie survival-type thing.

Mike, to answer your spoiler questions:

[Lostroth]

the last Stephen King book i read was Bag of Bones, i just couldn't put that book down.

i will have to take a look at The Cell, sounds like a pretty good book.

[JasonL]

A Steven King zombie novel eh? Now I am definitely going to have to check that out. I'm a big zombie fan and have read a few books by Steven King, all of which I liked. My fav has been the Dark Tower series.

By the way if you guys are looking for a good read, I just finished a series still being written by Clive Barker. There are currently two books in the series: The Great and Secret Show and it's sequel Everville with a third book planned for the near future. Give them a look, I enjoyed both of them alot.