tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post2477212977199223964..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: It, by Stephen King (Audio Review and Italong Final Post)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-63450265337259386142012-10-19T09:47:13.975-04:002012-10-19T09:47:13.975-04:00I hated the Bev thing too. I didn't mind it so...I hated the Bev thing too. I didn't mind it so much when I read it in my 20's but as a mom to a young girl, I shivered this time around. I literally talked to my iPod and said.. No. Don't go there. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-34212051903510325362012-10-18T07:35:27.962-04:002012-10-18T07:35:27.962-04:00I really liked this one too. I'm trying to co...I really liked this one too. I'm trying to convince my husband to listen to this one on audio since everyone is raving about it, but the 44 hours is giving him pause. I listened to The Shining a few years ago and enjoyed it. Seems like King gets the best people to narrate his books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-84414267838961803042012-10-17T23:10:51.064-04:002012-10-17T23:10:51.064-04:00So glad you posted this review! I've had IT on...So glad you posted this review! I've had IT on my bookshelf for several years now. When Audible had that sale, I purchased IT. I've been listening to this book for the past two weeks, and am almost halfway through. The reader does a really great job, and I'm looking forward to finishing IT within the next few weeks! Thanks again for the review! :)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214652947527726625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-33100201171276185182012-10-17T21:36:17.068-04:002012-10-17T21:36:17.068-04:00If I ever finish this book, it will have to be on ...If I ever finish this book, it will have to be on audio. It's been a long long time since I've read a super-long King book, and it's just too much for my brain right now. lolAndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-43146776881179951552012-10-16T14:02:03.523-04:002012-10-16T14:02:03.523-04:00After reading two King books this year I'm rea...After reading two King books this year I'm really annoyed at the hoity-toity-ness regarding his writing. I think it's fantastic. LONG WINDED YES but otherwise I love it. <br /><br />And so glad you liked Richie because everyone else seems to dislike him! Yes, he was a little over the top but he totally worked for me. Stan I totally could have done without. <br /><br />And The audio. YES YES YES!!! <br /><br />Can't wait for the Shine-On next year. It's been so much fun doing these readalongs with y'all.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-56101585894941225992012-10-15T23:23:15.482-04:002012-10-15T23:23:15.482-04:00I was a wuss on It...but I'm all the way in on...I was a wuss on It...but I'm all the way in on The Shining. It will be my 2nd read so audio, let's do it! :)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-64358095017722602692012-10-15T21:07:20.507-04:002012-10-15T21:07:20.507-04:00I kind of bombed on this readalong. I read the fir...I kind of bombed on this readalong. I read the first few chapters, and wasn't in the groove. Clowns scare the stuffing out of me, and I haven't been in a horror novel kind of mood these past few weeks. I do have the book though, and will be reading it at some point. Congratulations for getting all the way through on audio! That is quite an accomplishment!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-7256677108552924862012-10-15T19:40:52.505-04:002012-10-15T19:40:52.505-04:00Congrats on finishing this one. I bombed out about...Congrats on finishing this one. I bombed out about half way - wasn't in the IT-mood.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-64008213046131931392012-10-15T11:07:21.961-04:002012-10-15T11:07:21.961-04:00This post makes me really sorry I missed out on th...This post makes me really sorry I missed out on the It-a-long! I think I will do The Shining on audio. I didn't know there was a sequel coming out! But you've kind of talked me into listening to It on audio, too, even though it's so long! Lisey's Story and Duma Key were both excellent on audio. Also, Cell.Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-40502695891253210362012-10-15T06:46:45.001-04:002012-10-15T06:46:45.001-04:00I am definitely the odd man out, because I enjoyed...I am definitely the odd man out, because I enjoyed the Derry history segments. If you think of Mike as filling the archetypal role of Storyteller, it makes perfect sense.<br /><br />I've never been a fan of audiobooks, because so much of my enjoyment of reading comes from the <i>actual physical act</i> of reading: holding the book, turning the pages, closing the covers with a satisfying <i>thunk</i> at the end. That said, I listened to <i>The Colorado Kid</i> while on a road trip last year, and it was excellent. Given that my new job (which will involve commute time on a train) starts very soon, I may become a convert. Either that, or I'll buy a Kindle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-88970461505748140462012-10-14T19:19:01.626-04:002012-10-14T19:19:01.626-04:00Fabulous review! I loved the audio and am so glad...Fabulous review! I loved the audio and am so glad I went that route and I am committing to the Shining entirely based on Campbell Scott narrating. OH YEA.Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-46965862698267679392012-10-14T18:33:28.080-04:002012-10-14T18:33:28.080-04:00I read this years and years and years ago, and I r...I read this years and years and years ago, and I remember going into a mourning period when I finished. Such a journey! Such intrigue! Such storytelling! But this is what King does so well. I would agree that the orgy thing was awful, and the history was boring, but King always does have a period of yammering, and I guess it is something you get used to. I remember in Rose Madder, a hundred page DREAM SEQUENCE!!! Good Lord! Anyway, King is a major audio junkie, and I believe he has something to say about who is chosen to do his audios. So I trust that none of them will suck. Under the Dome did not suck. And neither did 11/22/63. In fact, they were some of the best audios I've heard. I'm totally in for The Shining.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-17717047749863321782012-10-14T18:22:45.815-04:002012-10-14T18:22:45.815-04:00This was so much fun! And yes, I'm gonna do Th...This was so much fun! And yes, I'm gonna do The Shining on audio. 11/22/63 was freakin' amazing on audio, even though it was a different narrator. I'm also considering Under the Dome...I'm afraid I've gotten a bit hooked on King.<br /><br />So glad you joined us for this one! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-70066190923483453782012-10-14T18:21:00.912-04:002012-10-14T18:21:00.912-04:00I tend to be a book snob (not a horrible one), and...I tend to be a book snob (not a horrible one), and I had in my mind what a Stephen King book would be like. I'm glad I gave him a shot. I totally agree with you. Everyone should at least give him a try. He tells a story like the best of them. His characters are so memorable and well-drawn (even if unlikable).<br /><br />The Bev scene with the boys really upset me too. I wish I could unread that.<br /><br />Funny that you loved Richie. It must be the audio because I read it and Richie bugged the crap out of me with his voices. Not just the voices, but came across as kind of mean in my interpretation.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-29533929599870944322012-10-14T18:19:59.673-04:002012-10-14T18:19:59.673-04:00Okay, you've convinced me to give this a try -...Okay, you've convinced me to give this a try - even though I know it will probably give me nightmares! Derry, Maine showed up in 11/22/63, and that town was wicked scary in that book.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.com