Conquering King Challenge
Stephen King and I go way back, as far back as I can remember. In my home growing up no one was afraid of scary movies. I grew up watching IT, The Mist, Storm of the Century, The Shining, Pet Semetary & The Stand! Those were my main watches of his, then, as a teenager my older brother gave me my first Stephen King book, "The Shining", and to this day it is still one of my all-time favorite books! So now, I am determined and excited to conquer his entire book list! His novels, novellas, short story collections, and 2 nonfiction works: Danse Macabre and On Writing. I will have my completed reads listed below with a small blurb and my rating! If you too would like to join me on this challenge, here is a link to a checklist I created so you can keep track of everything you've read!
Okay, Let's do it!
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
5⭐️
This is the story of a man who moves his family to a small town where he starts his new job as a doctor. A tragic death causes this man to experience a terrible hell; the loss of a child, the depression, anger, and helplessness of a father who couldn't save his son. And the temptation to make it all better knowing it is wrong.
The Body by Stephen King
4.5⭐️
This novella is about a group of boys who go off to find a dead body. This journey ends up being more than they bargained for; their friendships will be tested, their trouble and trauma brought to the surface, the question of "what kind of man do I want to be?", and the pain of "am I allowed and able to want for more?"
Skeleton Crew by Stephen King
3.5⭐️
A collection of short stories that showcases his mastery of horror and suspense, featuring tales of the supernatural, psychological thrills, and dark surprises. Includes "The Mist" novella! Click here to read my Review of this book!
'Salems' Lot by Stephen King
5⭐️
A writer returns to his childhood town to work on his new novel. Strange ominous things start happening soon after his arrival, a boy goes missing, mysterious rich antiquers move to town, and people start dropping like flies. Jerusalems' Lot has some terrifying things lurking in the dark; and it's up to a writer, a boy, a teacher, and a doctor to figure it out.
The Shining by Stephen King
5⭐️
A writer who is a recovering alcoholic takes a job as a caretaker for a popular historic hotel in Colorado for the winter downtime. He and his wife and son believe it to be the perfect start to a new beginning, he can work on his screenplay while rebuilding a bond with his wife and son. But there are terrible scary things living in the hotel, and they want his gifted son Danny, and they'll use any means to get him.
Thinner by Stephen King
4.5⭐️
An obese hot-shot lawyer drives dangerously and kills a Romani woman while she is crossing the street. Walking free due to his connections, the Romani will take justice into their hands.
The Stand by Stephen King
5⭐️
A life-threatening plague kills most of the world's population. We follow different people as they come together to rebuild society. But this story quickly turns into something bigger, a fight between good and evil, followers of Mother Abigail and the Dark Man, whoever wins will decide the world's future fate.
The Mist by Stephen King
4.75⭐️
A grocery store full of people is trapped after a storm brings in a mysterious mist where strange creatures lurk.
Misery by Stephen King
4.75⭐️
Paul Sheldon, the famous author of the Misery romance series, gets saved by his #1 fan after surviving a car crash in a snowstorm. While being nursed back to health in his fan Annie's home, he soon finds out she may not be quite the savior she portrays to be.
'Night Shift by Stephen King
4⭐️
A collection of 19 short stories that I highly recommend! a high school, a factory, a truck stop, a laundry, a field of Nebraska corn. You will find the story Jerusalem's Lot (the inspiration for his novel 'Salems' Lot) and Children of the Corn story that was made into a movie.
Insomnia by Stephen King
4.75 ⭐️
After Ralph Roberts loses his wife, he has trouble sleeping. Every night he wakes up earlier and earlier until he hardly sleeps at all. He begins to see strange behaviors happening in Derry, colorful ribbons, and strange beings. Big events are happening, and Ralph and his friend Lois are in the middle of it.
Firestarter by Stephen King
4.25⭐️
Charlie inherited pyrokinetic abilities from her parents who were involved in a an experimental drug experiment in college. Now a government group called "The Shop" plans to capture Charlie to be used as a weapon.
Dreamcatcher by Stephen King
4.5⭐️
Four lifelong friends reunite for their annual hunting trip in the rugged wilderness of western Maine. Their deep childhood bond, forged with a fifth friend who bestowed upon them extraordinary abilities, has always been a source of strength. But when an enigmatic stranger stumbles into their campsite, they are thrust into a harrowing battle against an unexpected alien invasion, testing the limits of their friendship and their powers.
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
5 ⭐️
Doctor Sleep is the second installment to the popular book, "The Shining". In this sequel we meet up with adult Danny Torrance, life has not been easy for him since The Overlook. Danny comes across a little girl with exceptional shine ability, and he is not the only one who's noticed her, a group called The True Knot wants her and Danny works to save her!
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
3.75⭐️
Johnny Smith wakes after a five-year coma and discovers he's gained psychic abilities. He learns anything about someone after touching them, their past, present, & possible future. Johnny soon finds himself with the knowledge of something detrimental to the world, what should he do?
Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King
5⭐️
This short story novella tells the story of a werewolf who attacks a small town on the full moon every month.
Carrie by Stephen King
4.25⭐️
This novella is about a group of boys who go off to find a dead body. This journey ends up being more than they bargained for; their friendships will be tested, their trouble and trauma brought to the surface, the question of "what kind of man do I want to be?", and the pain of "am I allowed and able to want for more?"
Cujo by Stephen King
4.75⭐️
The story of a good dog who gets bit by a bat and given rabies. This good boy becomes a monster that traps a mother and son in a car. Can the mother beat the monster and save her son?
Christine by Stephen King
5⭐️
A high school outcast purchases a run-down beat-up vintage car, as he fixes it up we soon find out there is an evil-possessed nature to the car.
IT by Stephen King
5⭐️
A chilling horror novel that delves into the lives of seven children in the small town of Derry, Maine. The story alternates between their childhood in the 1950s and their adult lives in the 1980s as they confront a malevolent entity that takes the form of a clown named Pennywise.
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Stephen King Tracker
These are the trackers I made to help me keep track, it is so fun to check them off one by one!
If you'd like to get a tracker for your own King journey, click here!
