Doctor sleep is a 20 horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his. Doctor sleep is the 45th fulllength novel by bestselling american author, stephen king, and is the sequel to his fourth novel, the shining. Publishers weekly, stephen king and owen king tell the highest of highstakes stories. Following is an excerpt from the prefatory matters section and first chapter of doctor sleep, stephen kings sequel to the shining, his 1977 thriller the 1980 film version of which famously and. The instantly riveting doctor sleep picks up the story of the now middleaged dan, working at a hospice in rural new hampshire, and the very special twelveyear old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. Stephen king, author of doctor sleep was king s 1977 the shining your first fictional scare. The problem with this book is that as a follow up to a classic, modern horror novel it falls short. Doctor sleep by stephen king meet your next favorite book. His original art and books in association with stephen king the dark man. Now, after nearly 40 years, king has followed up his horror tale of a little boy and a. In this video we discuss part i of the novel doctor sleep by the prolific stephen king. Sep 24, 20 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. After a short preface that details an important interaction between.
Doctor sleep is the first new stephen king book in a very long time. I raced through the audiobook of doctor sleep, stephen kings followup to the shining, completely forgetting that i was supposed to be tweeting my thoughts as i went along. Insomnia is a 1994 horrorfantasy novel by american writer stephen king. I really enjoyed that this book was not simply a horror. I discovered stephen king in the 80s, the first book being salems lot and then the shining. Doctor sleep is one of the most anticipated king novels, sequel to the masterpiece, the shining. Stephen king returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, the shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middleaged dan torrance the boy protagonist of the shining and the very special 12yearold girl he must save from a tribe of murderous. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook fiction combined, hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. The audiobook edition of kings 2012 novel the dark tower. After a short preface that details an important interaction between young danny torrance and an ageing dick hallorann, king picks up the story some 23 years after the events at the overlook hotel, when dan.
Fans will rejoice in king s return to the characters and territory of his iconic. May 07, 2018 lets read doctor sleep by stephen king. Glenn chadbourne, a major artist in the stephen king world, is recognized by stephen king readers from all over the planet. The original hardcover edition was issued with dust jackets in two complementary designs. It has been a golden age for stephen kings readers. Years ago, the haunting of the overlook hotel nearly broke young dan torrance s sanity, as his paranormal gift known as the shining opened a door straight into hell. Users who like doctor sleep audiobook excerpt authors note read by stephen king. Not only because its long, but because it is one of stephen kings best, once you start it, you have to finish it. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son. Users who reposted doctor sleep audiobook excerpt authors note read by stephen king. I bought the audio book for something to listen to at night before bed, to help me fall asleep. Like it and dreamcatcher, its setting is the fictional town of derry, maine, but it also includes strong connections to stephen kings. Actually i completely forgot about the readalong until i saw tis post on the first six chapters on her blog, book.
Insomnia, is a long and detailed book that needs to be read when you have a lot of extra time on your. Stephen king returns to the character and territory of one of his most popular novels. Actually i completely forgot about the readalong until i saw tis post on the first six chapters on her blog, book chatter. Glenn chadbourne, stephen king new cover series stephen. So i was excited when dr sleep was published, excited and apprehensive, well we all know what sequels can be like. Written in 20, almost after 33 years to its prequel, doctor sleep is much deserved and worthy sequel in my opinion. He married his present wife, tabitha, in 1971, and they have three children.
Sleep follows danny torrance, the troubled son of shining protagonist jack, as he gets drawn. In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep. Stephen king brings these things upon himself it isnt fair to compare his latest novel, doctor sleep, with his landmark work, the shining. Again if you are a fan of, the shining, you will love kings sequel doctor sleep. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Doctor sleep by stephen king audio book simply audiobooks. The instantly riveting doctor sleep picks up the story of the now middleaged dan, working at a hospice in rural new hampshire, and the very special twelveyear old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous. It far exceeded the shining, in my opinion, and has become one of. Watch stephen king reading an excerpt of his new novel doctor sleep, out in hardback on 24 september 20. Doctor sleep is a 20 horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his 1977 novel the shining. Doctor sleep audiobook excerpt authors note read by.
Doctor sleep is a sequel to the shining the way american gods is a sequel to anansi boys. Editions of doctor sleep by stephen king goodreads. There are a few twists, a lot of turns, and one epic finale, but to truly understand the entirety of it, i suggest reading the shining first. She graduated from university of southern california school of medicine in 1988 and. Sleep follows danny torrance, the troubled son of shining protagonist jack, as he gets drawn into a. Doctor sleep audio book, by stephen king audiobooksnow blog.
Would still recommend for king fans but not his best work by far. A list of stephen kings audiobooks, organized alphabetically. That way you can understand dan torrence and the shining itself better and enjoy the book as stephen king intended. Doctor sleep is stephen kings sequel to his 1977 smash hit the shining, about a haunted hotel. Mar 22, 20 watch stephen king reading an excerpt of his new novel doctor sleep, out in hardback on 24 september 20. Insomniaby stephen king are you looking for a quick read. Insomnia, is a long and detailed book that needs to be read when you have a lot of extra time on your hands. Following is an excerpt from the prefatory matters section and first chapter of doctor sleep, stephen kings sequel to the shining, his 1977 thriller the 1980 film version of which famously and terrifyingly starred jack nicholson. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook. It was narrated so beautifully that i stayed awake for hours just to find out what happened next. Oct 14, 20 i raced through the audiobook of doctor sleep, stephen kings followup to the shining, completely forgetting that i was supposed to be tweeting my thoughts as i went along. Stephen king audie award finalist, solo narration male, 2014. It promises to be an exercise in mental stimulation as it intertwines the psychic. I just reread the shining and noticed that jack torrances own father was a male nurse at the berlin community hospital p.
It took him a while, but doctor sleep is the answer to that question. Just the other day, i was saying that sequels are not normally as good as the first book, well, doctor sleep completely disproved that theory. Doctor sleep won the 20 bram stoker award for best novel. I loved the shining but hated the movie and always wanted to know what happened to danny and. I loved the shining but hated the movie and always wanted to know what happened to danny and wendy. The book is a decent read and a fine story but pails in comparison to the original story. A suspicious neighbor pug books, detective series, dog and cat stories, book for kids ages 9 12 the buccaneer and the bluestocking the blue rose regency romances. I wonder if stephen king uses that connection in the new book. Chadbourne is creating original covers for current and past stephen king novels.
Oct 17, 20 whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever. Jun 24, 2014 i discovered stephen king in the 80s, the first book being salems lot and then the shining. He married his present wife, tabitha, in 1971, and. Fans will rejoice in kings return to the characters and territory of his iconic. Interesting that his grandson, danny, grows up to become dr. Whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most. His epic works the dark tower, it, pet sematary, and doctor sleep are the basis for major motion pictures, with it now the highest grossing horror film of all time.
On highways across america, a tribe of people called the true knot travel in search of sustenance. Doctor sleep novel doctor sleep is a 20 dark fantasy horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his 1977 novel the shining. King is an american author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Like it and dreamcatcher, its setting is the fictional town of derry, maine, but it also includes strong connections to stephen kings novel series the dark tower. A list of stephen king s audiobooks, organized alphabetically. Dont simply rely on stanley kubricks film adaptation. He attended the university of maine, where he received a b. She did an excellent job, especially with all the characters. Buy doctor sleep by stephen king online at alibris. I had always wished king would write a follow up to the shining and was anxious to read it. Winner of the 2014 audie award for fiction and finalist for solo narrationmalesoon to be a major motion picture starring ewan mcgregor. While attending a book signing in 1996, someone asked stephen king what became of danny torrance, the young protagonist of king s third novel the shining. Stephen king, author of doctor sleep was kings 1977 the shining your first fictional scare. Sep 18, 20 doctor sleep is stephen king s sequel to his 1977 smash hit the shining, about a haunted hotel.
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