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myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980) 6 years ago

Does anyone like to read horror books? If so who is your favorite writer?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. ashiflett (668)   6 years ago

I am not a big fan of horror themed books, but I do enjoy books by Dean Koontz when I happen to pick up this genre of book. Who is your favorite writer?


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

Thanks mine is Dean Koontz and also Stephen king

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2. myLot reputation of 49/100. Shivercide (109)   6 years ago

One of my favorite writers in general is Dean Koontz, but he himself proclaims that he is more of a suspense writer than a horror writer. It's true, his stories are very suspenseful - but they also scare me much of the time. I enjoy both of those qualities. My favorites novels by him are the Odd Thomas series and Life Expectancy. Both of those are better examples of pure suspense over horror, probably, but I love them.

Another favorite is Stephen King. I actually haven't read a new book of his in awhile. The one that scared me the most was Bag of Bones. The Stand didn't really scare me, but it was suspenseful and very intriguing. Not to mention it's one of the longest novels I've ever read. But that's a good thing.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

Wow I like Dean Koontz myself and i am reading odd Thomas right now.Life Expectacy was great also. Stephen king is another great book writer. Thanks for your comments

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. ireneguzman (410)   6 years ago

i dont like readings books but i love watching horrors movies,,


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

so do I both watching movies and reading horror books are great thanks for responding

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)   6 years ago

I did read a lot of Steven King books when i was younger,
his books are great written sure not all but somr are very special written and if you are good in imagine what you read his books are awesome & weird also the ones he wrote under Bachmann. I do not read that much novells today, more mystic
books about prehistoric or things on paleo seti. But horror books are great i really have to read one again, long time no read... lol ... may be a King book i missed some.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

Yeah Stephen King wrote some good horror books. I have been reading more on Dean Koontz then Stephen King though lately.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

Sorry i don´t know Dean Koontz, i bet his good when you like horror books. I also like Alan Dean Foster who wrote the alien books there also very good, well i like these kind of storys. I would like to know which King books you liked the most.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

I liked The Stand it isn't horror but it is a good Steven King Book, 4 past midnight, pet semetary good book and good movie, The Green Mile now this one isn't a horror but a very good story and movie. Excellent book and movie.I have read more let me know what you have read Mike.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

Hi Shaun nice of you for leting me know, i remember best the book /Stark The Dark Half i couldn´t let go on that story, so mystic, scary & ominous also saw the movie of it but it can´t really match up with the book but it wasn´t bad made. Also Shining was awesome to read, in my opinion that´s the best movie made on King books though the book is as usuall much better. I also loved reading Langoliers what a weird story that is typical King´s visions. From Bachman books i remember the The Long Walk & Rage but that´s so long ago i only really remember the titels. My mother gave me a hugh book from him including Salem´s Lot Carrie & It
i started reading it few years ago but it´s in english and it was to hard for me to read it as you know i´m german so i couldn´t go on with it. But my english got much better since i´m on mylot, i think it could be a good idea to may be start reading it again.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

I have seen the dark Haf but never read the book I also just read Stephen Kings Needful Things that book and Movie are both really good. I have never gotten into space books or anything like that to much


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

I love the Dark Half story read it twice, you know how it is everyone´s taste is different. Yeah Needful things i forgot about that, how could i. Only saw the movie and yes that also was a very good movie. As i said i missed some good King books because i stoped reading longer time. About space books, that interest is out of my early youth, i love sci-fi, allways begging my mom that i could stay up and watch these sci-fi-movies from the 60´s & 70´s... lol and it´s still present today.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

that sounds cool though. I have never really gotten into space movies I did like star wars eposide 1 ok and the first star wars series in the 80's was ok I am juist more into horror books and movies.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

HORROR.. Yeah, well the first Alien movie was some kind of special it mixed to genres Horror & Science Fiction that was specialy in that way they did it new in those days, original it´s from 79´ i saw it first 83´.
It´s a milestone in this genre nothing after that movie comes close to it. But i said i also read the books and they are fantastic but they did a very good work on the film. If you want to read a horror sci-fi book one day read this one.

I must say i was really disapointed about the new star wars parts, also about the fact that George Lucas has kept the fans worldwide waiting for 17 years just that he could bring out parts with the new technology he needed for it, they lost the character of the old series. Only Episode 1 was ok in my opinion. But i saw the star wars in cinema as a young boy, i´m a little out of age for it ...lol.. i like watching the ol´ original part sometimes to remember back when i saw it in the theatre with my father in 1977. That was a great day for me.
But i will try to read again a Steven King book when i have patience to start one... bye Shaun


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

sure Mike thanks for writing back to me.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

Hi Shaun, on your discussion it came in my mind about Edgar Allan Poe - The Fall Of The House Of Usher did you read this one, i had a look and still got that ol´ book well i forgot a lot on it, it´s long time i have read that one but it´s a great story and a briliant horror author from the older days. Same counts for H.P. Lovecraft.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

Yeah I am glad you meantioned Edgar Alan Poe that is a great story he was a excellent horror writter for his time. The House of Usher is great and so is Tell Tale Heart. Thanks for meantioning this.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lewah69 (1166)  6 years ago

Yes Tell Tale Heart i know that one but sorryful haven´t read it yet´ , but as it´s said what not is still can be..lol
I was sure you like Poe, a side note you sure know the Alan Parson´s Project well the first album they released in 1976 titled Tales Of Mystery & Imagination is a gathering of Poe´s short tales set to music. You should listen if you don´t know it. bye Shaun


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

yeah I have heard a few of thier songs actully all of their songs is about Poe's stories. I have heard a few of their songs I will have to check this album out thank you :)

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5. myLot reputation of 66/100. funkyman2007 (214)   6 years ago

S.King - "Missery"...i love this book :)


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

now I want to go read it. I loved the movie I bet the mook is even better.

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6. myLot reputation of 80/100. santan81 (304)   6 years ago

No, I dont read horror books.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

ok thanks for your reply.

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. craftwave (806)   6 years ago

I mostly read Dean Koontz and sometimes Steven King.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

yeah same here. I love reading both Dean Koontz and Stephen King

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8. myLot reputation of 80/100. prafulla107 (320)   6 years ago

Hi there .
I love Horror books ..
I also like their movie adaptations ....


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

yeah so do I likr to compare the books I read to the movies espically Stephen King.

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9. myLot reputation of 76/100. jam0114 (113)   6 years ago

i read goosebumps. i like R.L. stines! and Stephen kings!


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

Yeah Goosebumps was good and Stephen King writes some great books

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10. myLot reputation of 85/100. Fiona_princess (522)   6 years ago

I just like to read books and specially horror stories! I dont bother to read the author but i love reading them!


myLot reputation of 96/100. Shaun72 (11980)  6 years ago

that's cool I like other authors myself and I read other books also besides horror books. Thanks for responding.

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