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My 2nd SK book for this week is disturbing on so many levels. Such vivid imagery — I will never look at a pair of handcuffs the same way again! 😱 I‘m off to watch the movie on Netflix now. SK is definitely the master of horror. 4⭐️

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#horror
#screamathon

This was excellent. I loved Jessie‘s character development! The one scene (if you know, you know) was a bit physically painful to read and made my hand itch 😱
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On to another King novel 👻

I took this picture last month in Maine at the lighthouse Forrest Gump ran to in the movie. It‘s a beautiful place by the #water. I haven‘t read this book but I‘m sensing it‘s not as serene as this location.
#letstraveljuly
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Cuffed to bed posts, Jessie wishes someone would save her, but not only does she save herself but comes out of the traumatic experience stronger.
#SaveMe (Featured in Magnolia)
#MayMovieMagic
@Cinfhen

Probably good advice 🤔

#stephenking #humor #litsyhumor

Trying to get one Stephen King in a month. Not sure I can pull it off all year though. What are his best books?

I wanted to read this because it is loosely tied to Dolores Claiborne. Jessie and her husband head to a secluded cabin for adult fun. Things don‘t go as planned and Jessie ends up handcuffed to the bed and alone. Her time is spent between flashbacks and conversations with the voices in her head. Her determination and will are remarkable. Her situation is terrifying. This one has plenty of triggers.

Oh Kellie thank you so much for this wonderful Valentine package! You did too much but I adore all of it-the socks, the pin, the magnet, the pouch, lights, chapstick, face mask, candies and a perfect book choice. I can‘t thank you enough for your kindness. I really needed it this week.
Thanks to the amazing Julie for organizing for us.
💝☺️💝☺️💝☺️💝
#jb #minivalentineswap

Starting a bit late, but this is my first read of the #deweys #readathon

Maybe it was just me? But I couldn‘t get into it. I thought it was super drawn out and it couldn‘t keep my attention. Like ok, she‘s stuck to the bed, now what? I guess a lot of people really like it, but it wasn‘t for me

Is anyone surprised at this point that I'm late again? Ha! Day 21 #sisforseptember is #surprise and I don't know if there's anything more surprising then being cuffed to a bed and the only person who can let you go dies suddenly.
@CaliforniaCay

Had a chuckle at this pet friendly sign today.💖🐶💖

#dogsoflitsy

Here come the fall pics! 😍🍃

Gerald's Game!

I didn't think this book was brilliant or anything but it was good and I'm glad I read it; it was really creepy! ☻🔗

7/10

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The last quarter of the book may seem a bit thin and shaky, but it's effectively buoyed by this survival story's simple and isolating suspense, intimate point of view, and love for its central star character.

I foolishly thought this would be a tame introduction to Stephen King. This book has haunted me for several days and it will continue to haunt me for a long time. I bow to you, Mr. King, master of horror.

Hi my fellow Round 3 #lmpbc #groupP participants! These are the four choices I‘m trying to decide between for my pick. Have you guys read any of these or are there any that you really want to read? Please let me know so I can narrow down my choices and pick one 😊 @suvata @arubabookwoman @Laura317

#AdelesMayMashUp Day18 #GamesYouPlay

Decided to listen on Audible today as I worked on projects. Thought I picked a no-brainer. Hooked right away but ... is it bad to say the beloved Stephen King could have MAYBE made this a bit shorter? Over 5 hours in & over 8 more to go. Not much of a build up so far for me but with all of the #metoo & post #50shades I expected something >unique. I know. I am evil & certainly no Mr. King. Will press on but I must really be jaded. Pray for me.

• Day 7 of the KingAtoZ Challenge: A King book I HAVE read! It‘s been several years since I read it but I remember enjoying it. By the way, I am really excited to do this challenge every day! •

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Nor bad for £2.80 with free postage.
Hardcover Geralds Game

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1. Stephen King is the master. Tagged book may not be the scariest, but how the MC escaped is horrific.
2. I can‘t do visual violence or gore. I kept my head down for the 1st & last half hour of Saving Private Ryan.
3. Watching my dad die of cirrhosis. It was terrible.
4. @GypsyKat

Thanks for the tag, @Ubookquitous !

Even though it takes place in one room and has only one person mostly. King still manages to creep me out. Jessie is amazing and so strong.

Should've listened Gerald...
A buried childhood trauma resurfaces when Jessie finds herself cuffed, and she fights back, repulsed.
The quote is from Mike Flanagan's terrific adaptation, but it encompasses pages of backstory in a single line.
Carla Gugino's performance was absolutely stellar.
#NoOnesLittleGirl #FierceFeb
@Cinfhen @batsy

The best part about being sick in bed is having an awesome #cupidgoespostal package from @Alfrazier21 to open! Thank you so much! I love the unicorn erasers! I almost bought them for myself and passed! Now i have them! The pen is giving me 80‘s vibes! Love it! We did have a small fatality with the flower pot but i have something else i can grow it in! Thank you again so much! I love it all!

A lot of #nasty in this novel. I also marked it down for another prompt for #FierceFeb. A nasty game leads to a nasty end for Gerald, leaving Jessie in a nasty situation... and in company of a nasty visitor. But she works her way through the trauma and badasses her way through it all. One of my favorite female characters in not just SK's works but overall.
@Cinfhen @batsy

Lets see how this goes...☺

Not King's best work but still an enjoyable, chaotic read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #stephenking #tbrbeatdown #readyourshelves

When your main & really only character is handcuffed to the bed for most of the novel, with only a mangy stray dog, the voices in her head, & the ominous Space Cowboy lurking in the corner as her only companions, strong characterization is needed. Jessie was a great character, with a fully fleshed out backstory, & I was captivated by her struggle to survive.The audiobook had creepy music that I was not expecting but added to the atmosphere.

After watching the Netflix movie , I really wanted to pick this up , so of course I went to the book store on my break , whoops 🙄

Watched this move last month on Netflix and it was amazing! I'm sure the book will be even better!! ❤️

This was one of those horror stories that was like a train wreck you just can‘t pry your eyes away from, and I mean that in a good way. First off early on A LOT is happening that leaves you wondering with so much left in the book how much more can realistically happen, but that‘s where the magic (at least for me) truly begins in this book. I admit to finding the final twist/conclusion a tad bit unnecessary albeit a nice hat tip to Ed Gein 👍🏼

I need to mind dump after that last read so of course whom do I turn to 🤘🏼👩🏼‍🎤 lol 😂 Let‘s do this Mr. King 🤴 😁

Finally finished this one. The reviews on this are all over the place, but it was a good read for me. The whole book mostly spans two days of hell... Minute by minute horror is hard to do well but I didn't get bored with the details. For me, it added to the stress.

#horror #stephenking #geraldsgame #tea

1. I don't like candy much! I'm not sweet, I'm salty. But I do love chocolate. So everything that isn't chocolate.
2. Can't believe this, but I've only been reading Gerald's Game this October. And it's been great.
3. Definitely Thai food.
4. 15+ I have totally lost count. That doesn't include cousins by marriage and step-cousins. Big family.
5. Consider yourself tagged if you're reading this!

#friyayintro @jess.how & thanks @kamoorephoto !

@Ambrosnazzy hosting a #partyofone.

This is me pretty much all the time so sure, why not! Plus it's autumn-themed. #horror #autumn #fall

When u had a long day and u can't get the black off yer nails.

Still reading and really enjoying Gerald's Game. This book is not going the way I thought it would!!

#screamathon #horror #stephenking @4thhouseontheleft

Moving along in my #Screamathon and reading something by my hero, Stephen King.

Finished Horrorstör this morning, so it's on to my next pick. Also not in my #screamathon #tbr pile but I really want to watch the show so I've got to catch up first. Kind of love this illustration on the title page.

#horror #stephenking #geraldsgame @4thhouseontheleft

This is a first for me: reading two King books at once. One on Kindle and one on audio. Perfect for October!

Once again, I have lost a bookmark. A Zurg playing card is doing the job now. #Iwilluseanythingasabookmark

When your main character, your only character for the most part, is shackled to bedposts, it automatically puts you in her corner & creates suspense. But what SK delivers is so much more. In exploring Jessie's grim quest for survival, he tempers the tension with rich characterization & delves into her backstory, which isn't a filler to balance the pacing & meaningfully ties into her predicament, training light on themes like abuse, manipulation,👇

The first chapter of this was uncomfortable for me to read. Yikes! This book could be a daytime read only.

Once again Stephen King proves that humans are the scariest monsters. I‘m not sure how I‘ll ever sleep again. 100% recommend if you are looking for a terrifying read, but be warned this book deals with some heavy subject matter. 😱🙈

Watching Netflix and marvelling at the full moon

I heard this was in Netflix. Before I watch, I must read! 📖

I‘m 37% into Gerald‘s Game and it‘s seriously freaking me out! Great story...super creepy! 😱🙈 #creepy #spooky #goodfallread #October

Watched the Netflix movie tonight. It was so terrifying and disturbing and it made me remember when I read the book. My wrist still has sympathy faintness. I hope I can sleep tonight!