What is the least scariest Stephen King book?

Stephen King Books That Aren't (Strictly) Horror
  • The Dark Tower Cycle.
  • The Long Walk (as Richard Bachman)
  • The Talisman (with Peter Straub)
  • Black House (with Peter Straub)
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What is the least scary Stephen King book?

Non-horror books by Stephen King that are as exciting
  • 01/8​Non-Horror Books by Stephen King. ...
  • 02/8​The Stand. ...
  • 03/8​Joyland. ...
  • 04/8​The Tommyknockers. ...
  • 05/8​The Dark Tower (Series) ...
  • 06/8​The Eyes of the Dragon. ...
  • 07/8​On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. ...
  • 08/8​Danse Macabre.
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Are any Stephen King books not scary?

Even though King is known for his works of horror, his writing talent is not restricted to the particular genre only. He has some non-horror and non-scary books to his name as well that are liked by his fans.
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What is the easiest Stephen King book to read?

The Best Stephen King Books For Beginners
  • The Best Stephen King Books For Beginners. 1 of 10. Carrie. ...
  • 2 of 10. The Shining. ...
  • 3 of 10. It. ...
  • 4 of 10. Pet Sematary. ...
  • 5 of 10. Misery. ...
  • 6 of 10. Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger. ...
  • 7 of 10. Different Seasons. ...
  • 8 of 10. The Stand.
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What book was Stephen King afraid of?

As Stephen King put it in his 2010 non-fiction book Danse Macabre, “the damn thing looks real”. The style of the film isn't the only reason Stephen King was particularly messed up about this one. He first watched The Blair Witch Project while recovering in the hospital.
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Top Five Friday: Least Scary Stephen King Books



What is Stephen King's favorite book he has written?

It has become common knowledge for devout King fans that his favorite book he's ever written is Lisey's Story. This 2006 novel is very personal for King, as it focuses on his relationship with his wife, Tabitha.
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What is the scariest book Stephen King ever read?

11 Books That Even Stephen King Was Scared Of
  • Big Little Lies By Liane Moriarty.
  • You By Caroline Kepnes.
  • Frankenstorm By Ray Garton.
  • Broken Monsters By Lauren Beukes.
  • Niceville By Carsten Stroud.
  • The Girl on the Train By Paula Hawkins.
  • The Accident By Chris Pavone.
  • The Killer Next Door By Alex Marwood.
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What is the scariest book ever written?

Horror – 13 Most Terrifying Books of All Time
  • 1Pet Sematary. by Stephen King. ...
  • 2The Island of Doctor Moreau. by H. G. Wells. ...
  • 3The Cask of Amontillado. by Edgar Allan Poe. ...
  • 4The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. ...
  • 5The Turn of the Screw. by Henry James. ...
  • 6Frankenstein. by Mary Shelley. ...
  • 7The Exorcist. ...
  • 8Something Wicked This Way Comes.
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What does Stephen King call his readers?

Is this the first time that King used his now well known nickname for his fans 'Constant Readers'. Or, had he been using it before he wrote Misery and just threw it in there as a nod to his fans.
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How long does It take to read It by Stephen King?

The average reader, reading at a speed of 300 WPM, would take 22 hours and 26 minutes to read It by Stephen King.
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How is Stephen King so scary?

Both his books and adaptations are riddled with lines and moments that hint at what's to come. This is why King's stories have an overarching sense of doom and dread. Unlike most horror novels and films, it's not the uncertainty of danger that has you on edge, but exactly when that danger will finally happen.
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Does Stephen King like horror?

The prolific author has written a staggering number of terrifying novels and stories, many of which have been adapted into equally frightening films. But King is also a fan of the horror genre, and frequently recommends books, movies, and TV shows that have hooked him.
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Is Stephen King a crime writer?

Once every few years, Stephen King publishes a paperback original through Hard Case Crime, such as Joyland and The Colorado Kid. He has written a number of thrillers recently as well, including the Mr Mercedes series.
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Is Pet Sematary a scary book?

Pet Sematary: A Novel

The recent release of the second feature-film adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary has reminded both hardcore and casual fans of the author's work that, yep, it's still the scariest novel he's ever written.
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How can I meet Stephen King?

How to Meet Stephen King
  1. Read his books. Become a fan. Share the love.
  2. Get lucky and know the right people.
  3. Get even luckier.
  4. Be polite, but persistent.
  5. Make friends. Get scrappy. This is Stephen King!
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What is Stephen King's most popular book?

It should hardly be a surprise that Stephen King's most popular book is also his first-ever bestseller: "The Shining," a classic 1977 horror novel, spurred a cult-favorite movie and a sequel.
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Does Stephen King write by hand?

Lots of renowned writers avoid computers when they are first working on a story, and sometimes they avoid them altogether. J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, and Danielle Steel are among the super-successful scribes who draft by hand.
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What is the most violent book ever?

Blood, Guts and Darkness, Not just for Horror Fans
  • Ryu Murakami, Piercing.
  • Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho.
  • Roberto Bolaño, 2666.
  • Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.
  • Patrick McCabe, The Butcher Boy.
  • Iain Banks, The Wasp Factory.
  • Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange.
  • William Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus.
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What is the shortest horror story?

The world's shortest horror story was originally published in 1948; it was written by Frederic Brown, and consists of two sentences. It reads: "The last man on Earth sat alone in a room.
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Who is the scariest author?

The 8 Best Horror Authors of All Time (Our Rankings)
  • Stephen King.
  • Edgar Allan Poe.
  • H.P. Lovecraft.
  • Dean Koontz.
  • Clive Barker.
  • Anne Rice.
  • Bram Stoker.
  • Shirley Jackson.
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Will it 3 come?

Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård confirmed in September 2019 that he'd spoken with Muschietti about what a third movie could be, teasing that it's not "quite what people expect" and that it would be "something different". "The first two stories are the book, and the second film is the end of that story.
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Who is Stephen King's favorite character?

In a panel at Lisner Audiotorium, the author is asked his favorite character is to write for. He gives several answers. King's first answer is Annie Wilkes from Misery. Wilkes is an obsessive stalker who kidnaps her favorite author and makes him write for her.
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Who is Stephen King's favorite author?

CHOICES: Stephen King was asked by The New York Times Book Review to name his favorite writers working today. King's latest novel is Finder Keepers. King replied: “Novelists: Jonathan Franzen, for Strong Motion, and Kate Atkinson for the Jackson Brodie novels, which are marvels of plot.
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What is Stephen King's favorite movie?

Despite detailing at length his admiration for Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez's 1999 film The Blair Witch Project in the past, King admitted: “My favourite film of all time—this may surprise you—is Sorcerer, William Friedkin's remake of the great Henri-Georges Clouzot's The Wages of Fear.”
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What disease does Stephen King have?

Horror master Stephen King remains hospitalized in his native Maine, but his spokesman told the Associated Press Monday that the author's condition is improving and he's been taken off oxygen in his battle with pneumonia.
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