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Readers Respond: What is the Best Stephen King Book?

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From the article: Stephen King Book List
What do you think the best Stephen King book is? Stephen King readers and fans can look over this complete list of Stephen King books and then share their recommendations. What's Your Favorite?

Dreamcatcher and IT

When i read IT, i had to keep reading since it was so captivating. Its the same with the Dreamcatcher since i couldn't put the book down, The Mist was also very good.
—Guest Matt

It/The Stand

I have several favs...I've reread It so many times I had to get a new copy. Pet Semetary is the scariest for me, but also Salem's Lot...
—Guest KLHirtle

the best books

i like the stand because it could happen & the dark towers series because it states that there is an axis for all existing & in his last 7th book he reaches the end. The last sentance is the first sentance of the gun slinger. They are mind boggling
—Guest The towers series & the stand

The drawing of the three

I have not read all of the dark tower series yet and am in the middle of the calla. but so far the drawing of the three is the best. not that the others are'nt great. Edddie Dean is by far the most lovable character in all of the stephen king books i have read yet.
—platanus

truly scary

No stars full dark was the scariest of all his books. Awesome
—Guest summer

The Stand

I've read it ten times (maybe more) and it still draws me in like it's the first time... hands down the best book and considering the competition (The Shining, It, etc) that's really saying something.
—Guest neddie

11/22/63

read it in 1 week and it blew my mind! What a fantastic book!
—Guest Wouter

Cell

Is a book you won't put down till the end. His best work yet
—Guest Mark Rutter

Cell

Is a book you won't put down till the end. His best work yet
—Guest Mark Rutter

IT

Stephen King did a brilliant job writing this story. The characterizations are brilliantly done. They're so realistic you can actually connect your own life to at least one of them.
—Guest Joe2024

The Stand/Green Mile

The Stand is the battle between good and evil and that good will prevail. The same for the Green Mile which also shows justice being found. It made me really think about the death penalty and the uselessness of it for bringing closure to the grieving family. Had it taken place in a later time periord I believe that John Coffee would have been spared, but I think he went to a much better life in the end. I want to add that I do not care when Mr. King's characters and stories revolve around aliens, with an exception to Dreamcatcher. There is nothing scary about aliens to me. I love when Mr. King sticks to the abhorent qualities in humans for his bad guys. I also do not care when he involves children on a larger scale, as he did in The Black House. Very disburbing.
—Guest Eva Anderud

TALISMAN

I love the way he jumps thru time. As always, Mr. King does not dissapoint..I've read all of his stories and books and I think he just gave a little bit more on this book...thanks. I know you've heard it a million times, but I'm telling the truth and everyone else is just second, I'm your number one fan. teehee
—Guest ANNETTE CONNER

The stand

Totally captivating. Has to be read, won't let you put it down.
—Guest Dave Pownall

IT & The Stand

IT will overwhelm you.. Characters so real you feel you are reading about yourself! King's most matured work!
—jho_dungo

Rose Madder

It was an heart breaking book about spouse abuse, and that there is justice ... in revenge especially when it's in an other world.
—Guest Mary Boyd

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