So in one of my writing classes the teacher assigned Stephen King's 'On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft'. Having read about half of it I realized that I had committed what might be considered a crime of ignorance.
I have never read a fictional book (and until his memoir nothing at all) written by Stephen King.
Now this might not be so surprising considering the fact that I've never really been into the horror genre. I get really into books, and a horror book would have me leaving all the lights on and leaving books in my freezer.
But having read only half of this man's memoir I realized that I needed to at least try to give him a chance. (I've also learned that while he is known for horror, he has written other genres as well.)
Okay. There is an upside. I am a 20something-year-old who has never read anything by Stephen King. I've never read anything, and I really don't even know plots/spoilers. So my question for you, the glorious readers or at least the King readers, what book should I read first? What one book exemplifies King's style and will lead me to read more? What book is your absolute favorite?
[Poll is located on the right, please vote!]
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