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Gerald's Game (Turtleback School & Library)
Gerald's Game (Turtleback School & Library) | Stephen King
For use in schools and libraries only. When rough sex between Jessie and Gerald Burlingame turns deadly, leaving Gerald dead and Jessie handcuffed to the bed, it sets in motion a terrifying and psychologically-twisted 28 hours.
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Victoriahoperose
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This book was definitely worth reading even after seeing the movie. There is a lot of detail and it is such a psychological experience of what goes through Jessie‘s mind while she is trapped with no way out and the thoughts of survival and fear that she goes through. Even though I knew how it would end, I was still in suspense through the whole book. Definitely a book that will stay with me.

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SabGinesi
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Starting this one now, excited to give it a try!

I love Stephen King, but usually find I either adore a book (5 stars) or find it ok (3 stars) Hopefully this is the former! 🤣

#books #stephenking #geraldsgame #horror #newread

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Clwojick
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Four hours later, and I‘ve finally gone through all my books. After reading their synopsis I have a stack of 116 books that I‘m not 100% sold on keeping. I‘m going to “taste test” them all to see if I‘m keeping them or donating them, starting with these 16. They should all be quick reads, so let‘s see how many I can get through before the end of the month & my reading goes back to a planned TBR. Fingers crossed they‘re not all DNFs. 🤞🏻

Tea_and_Starstuff What an intense project! Good luck, and I hope you find some gems 12mo
KathyWheeler While it‘s not my favorite King book, I did end up liking Gerald‘s Game. 12mo
Clwojick @Tea_and_Starstuff Thanks! I definitely need all the luck I can get. 😉 12mo
Clwojick @KathyWheeler just starting it now. 🫣 12mo
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Pikathulhu
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On its face, this is a fairly self-contained psychological thriller about a woman handcuffed to a bed and her efforts to free herself. In a larger sense, the thesis of Gerald's Game concerns the myriad ways women in our patriarchal society are encouraged to minimize themselves for the sake of men, the lingering impact of sexual violence, and what it is like to exist as a woman in a culture designed to silence them. A grisly, uncomfortable 5/5.

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Pikathulhu
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Pikathulhu
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Gotta love seeing a good shout-out to the notion that absolutely everyone struggles with their mental and emotional health.

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noseinabookagain
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It‘s evident that Kings writing style differs with this book; it‘s similar in storyline to Misery - one of my favourite King books. However, this felt mediocre. It did pick up towards the end.

One of the gorier King books I‘ve read; my black heart really enjoyed those parts though. He also writes his female characters unerringly accurate, just as good as if a female author wrote the book.

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CuthbertsRook
Gerald's Game | Stephen King
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This book felt tedious to me. I enjoyed a lot of the story and quite a few of the scenes. Since most of the torture our main character suffered was in her mind, it didn't have as much excitement and action as other Stephen King novels. Still a good story though! It had some disgusting actually scary scenes. Can be triggering for sexual abuse survivors.

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katiekat311
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Starts off with a bang and then gets weird. It falls off a bit after a defining moment in the book, making it slower paced. I didn‘t hate it, but it was by far not my favorite of his books. Maybe it‘ll translate better visually when my husband and I watch it for one of my #Scarathon movie picks.

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PaperbackPirate
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I just met my #20in4 goal by finishing this book. I was pretty disappointed by the story. I feel like it could have been about 200 pages shorter, or maybe even a novella.The last 100 pages were the strongest. I‘m used to loving King, not always the endings, but at least the stories, so I‘m kind of bummed.
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🌑Photo taken with Dolores Claiborne during the Aug. 2017 eclipse. They share a connection.

Thank you @Andrew65 for helping me finish !

PaperbackPirate Contrarily I LOVED Dolores Claiborne! 2y
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PaperbackPirate
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How fun! An End of Summer #20in4 Special!

🛏 I read 1 chapter today.
My goal is to read 22 more chapters and finally finish this book.

Thank you for making #20in4 Special @Andrew65 !

Andrew65 Great to have you with us, good luck 😊 2y
PaperbackPirate You too @Andrew65 ! 🙌 2y
Andrew65 @PaperbackPirate Thanks 😍 2y
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ElizaMarie
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Wow! So I remember reading this as a teen (super inappropriate!) Anyway, Of course, I love this one! It's a #King !

#the52bookclub2022
51: Prompt: The Word “Game“ in the Title

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ElizaMarie
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Gonna slowly do chores today —- VERY slowly!

#AudioChores

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ElizaMarie
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I am remembering how disturbing this one is every min I hear it!!! But also I really don‘t like the music they play sometimes? It‘s too loud (compared to the reader) and scares the shit out me when I‘m driving to and from work! #AudioCommute

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ElizaMarie
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I haven't read this book in forever! I decided it was time to do a re-visit. This is my next #Audiobook (I already have forgotten how disturbing this is) ...

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dariazeoli
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It‘s been years since I‘ve read this one, and I‘ve been mentally preparing myself for the degloving scene... but I forgot that before that, Jessie wants to cut herself to lubricate herself out of the handcuffs.

I‘m not sure I can read that. Any description or enactment of self-harm in this vein (no pun intended) causes a visceral reaction in me. I‘m talking grayed vision, flushed skin, could faint if I continue.


#chronologicalkingread

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dariazeoli I should just put this book in the freezer a la Joey Tribbiani. (edited) 3y
MySharonaK @dariazeoli yes this book belongs in the freezer ! For quite a few bits that keep coming back to me even though it‘s been years. I also really related as I‘m also feeling awful when reading stuff like that, feeling weak and queasy and like I can‘t stand or I‘ll faint 3y
dariazeoli @MySharonaK I‘m glad and sorry that you can relate 😆 I considered DNFing, but I quickly skimmed the queasy scene and I‘m now closing in on the finish line. But I think it‘ll be awhile before another reread of this one! 3y
MySharonaK @dariazeoli completely understood! Also - stirring clear of the film of course ! 3y
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dariazeoli
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Thriftbooks came through this time - pretty good condition! I‘ll be rereading this for the first time in decades in February. I much preferred Dolores Claiborne; we‘ll see if that changes this time around!

#chronologicalkingread

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dariazeoli
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In order to resume my #ChronologicalKingRead, I need a copy of the tagged book. I‘ve earned juuust enough to afford it thanks to whatever coupon my web browser found for me yesterday!

Here‘s hoping “Very Good” condition is accurate...

#PennyPerPage

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BooksCoffeeNurse
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One of the Christmas gifts I received from my mom! A Stephen King blanket. ☺️ It‘s so big and cozy. I love it! 📚🧶❤️❤️❤️ She ordered it from Etsy.

tpixie Amazing 🤩 3y
BooksCoffeeNurse @tpixie Thank you! It‘s very cozy. ☺️ 3y
tpixie @BooksCoffeeNurse even more perfect 🤩 3y
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Reggie That‘s so cool! 3y
Ruthiella Super! I love bookish gifts! 😀 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Wow! Very cool! ❤️😱❤️ 3y
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UglyOldBat
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Puppycat and book beside a cosy fire

#catsoflitsy

Ruthiella Puppycat! 😍😍😍 3y
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DGRachel
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Welcome to the #LosersClub open discussion for #GeraldsGame!

Please be mindful of spoilers. We have new readers to King who haven‘t read all of his books. When referencing his other work, please keep this in mind for our new-to-King friends. Don‘t forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

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Karkar All the trigger warnings for this book. This was not what was expecting. I had not read this book before this month and wow. Is the show about the same? 4y
DGRachel @Karkar Yikes! I had no idea. Maybe I need to put a trigger disclaimer going forward. 🥺 I didn‘t even know there was a show. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 4y
Karkar @DGRachel I think most of King has triggers. They do not bother me but as I was reading thru this one I was like man he hit all the big ones that I see out there. 4y
DGRachel @Karkar Well, your comment makes me glad that I noped out of this one. 🤣🤣 4y
BookwormAHN I read this in high school and found it very disturbing 🤦🏼‍♀️ 4y
TheNeverendingTBR Didn't particularly like this one, it never done anything for me; each to their own though 🤷‍♂️ 4y
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DGRachel
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I am so sorry! I totally forgot about #losersclub this month. ??‍♀️ Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a SPOILER. Find the post for #GeraldsGame & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag any of us & we‘ll jump in to discuss with you. See you there!

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Meghan1
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I LOVED this!! It took me a long time to read, because I‘ve been trying to wrap my head around virtual teaching. I finally finished it and am very glad I did.

jessinikkip Have you read Dolores Claibourne yet? They apparently go together with similar kind of themes and setting. 4y
Meghan1 @jessinikkip No, I haven‘t, but I want to! 4y
jessinikkip @Meghan1 Same! My wife was reading me about how theyre connected but without spoilers because I have read DC yet 4y
Meghan1 @jessinikkip If you haven‘t read Gerald‘s Game yet, I highly recommend it. It‘s not for the squeamish, but then, most of King‘s writing isn‘t. I might have to get Dolores Claiborne right now. 😂🤣 4y
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Meghan1
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Well, that got real freaky really fast!! Will I sleep tonight? We‘ll see!

IamIamIam I read this at such an inappropriate age!!! I've been meaning to get back to it... or not? 🤣 4y
TheHungryBookworms great book! '
4y
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DGRachel
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Hey #LosersClub! Sorry I‘m super late (again 😩). This month‘s book is #GeraldsGame! Grab your copy and check back around September 18th for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion #ghosthostpost

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JessClark78
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1. So Notorious

2. The husband. He‘s been a lifesaver with the storm issues this week.

#ThankfulThursday

Cosmos_Moon Hope you‘re getting back to normal soon and you didn‘t have much damage. Are you on the east coast? I‘m on the gulf coast. 4y
JessClark78 @Cosmos_Moon Thanks. Yeah, I‘m in Maryland. We got the tropical storm and another heavy storm a couple nights later. Luckily, our basement isn‘t finished so we‘ve only been using it for storage and every thing is stored in or on top of plastic tubs. Just waiting for the carpets to finish drying. 4y
Cosmos_Moon Oh jeez! That‘s no fun 😞 4y
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DGRachel
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Just a reminder that August‘s #losersclub read is #GeraldsGame! Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about August 19th when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be in September. #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion #ghosthostpost

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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📙Gerald's Game (Stephen King)
👩‍💻Gaiman, Neil
📽️Ghost (Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore)
🎼 Green Day
🎶Girl all the Bad Guys Want (Bowling for Soup)

#manicmonday #LetterG @JoScho

JoScho Thanks for playing 😊🖤 4y
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JenlovesJT47
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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⭐️

#StephenKing
#horror
#screamathon

alisiakae Two King's in one week! Brave! 4y
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kylienoele
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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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kylienoele
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On to another King novel 👻

Caroline2 I really liked the Netflix film of this one. 👍 5y
kylienoele @Caroline2 It was great!! I actually watched that before I read the book 🙈 5y
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PaperbackPirate
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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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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

OriginalCyn620 Gorgeous photo! 💙🌊 5y
brit91 WoW! Beautiful picture!!😍📚 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 💗 5y
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SW-T
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Probably good advice 🤔

#stephenking #humor #litsyhumor

TrishB 😂😂 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤣🤣🤣 5y
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amberdfoy
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Trying to get one Stephen King in a month. Not sure I can pull it off all year though. What are his best books?

RvnclawWhovian I feel like a broken record lol but if you haven‘t read 11/22/63, you must ASAP. It‘s a bit of a chunker but I ended up wishing it would never end 5y
TheBookgeekFrau I agree with @RvnclawWhovian 11/22/63 was really good. I also loved Tommyknockers, The Outsider, The Dark Tower series, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams to name a few 5y
amberdfoy Ok thanks! I‘ve read The Outsider and the Bill Hodges trilogy. I recently got The Shining just because I want to read the one about the son. I haven‘t read Stephen King in 10+ years so I‘ve only read the really popular, not so long ones when I was a teenager. 5y
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JoScho
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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.

Prairiegirl_reading I remember this book from when it first came out. I couldn‘t put it down. I kept thinking how is a story about a woman handcuffed to a bed so compelling!!?? 5y
Victoriahoperose I watched this movie without knowing anything about it and it still gives me nightmares 5y
JoScho @Prairiegirl_reading I thought the same thing when I was a few chapters in with hours to go but King has his way! 5y
JoScho @Victoriahoperose I need to see the movie. 5y
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JoScho
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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

Kaye Nice 💖 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Kelican17 I‘m glad you like everything! Happy Valentines Day!! 💚💚💚 5y
HOTPock3tt Lovely!!! ♥️💝📚 5y
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Chelsea
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Starting a bit late, but this is my first read of the #deweys #readathon

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K__doug
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Panpan

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

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madamereadsalot1
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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

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TheNeverendingTBR
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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

#stephenking
#horror
#book

MStew OHIO Falls are my favorite, pumpkins and fires, and apple pie!!😍 6y
MStew 6y
KirstieE This one was so good ! 6y
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comics_librarian
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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.

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wellreadredhead
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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

arubabookwoman The Thief of Always does not appeal to me. The other three sound good to me—maybe a slight edge to Rabbit Cake. Of course I will read whichever you choose. Looking forward to this adventure. 6y
suvata The only one I‘ve read before is Gerald‘s Game. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is in my TBR. 6y
KathyWheeler I‘ve read and liked both Gerald‘s Game and Rabbit Cake. A friend had to tell me a spoiler about Gerald‘s Game before I could read it though because I was creeped out by the premise. 6y
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Laura317 I‘ve not read any of them, but Rabbit Cake and Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo are on my tbr 6y
ShellBell1021 I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo! So much more depth to the story than I expected. 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 6y
vkois88 👍👍👍 6y
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REHill
Gerald's Game | Stephen King

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.

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bibliobliss
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• 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! •

#KingAtoZ @GarthRanzz #challenges #Litsychallenges #LitsyLove #theletterG #theKing #StephenKing #fiction #horrormaster #novels

GarthRanzz I‘m glad you‘re enjoying it Allison! I‘m enjoying seeing all the posts! This one I also need to re-read. Especially before watching the Netflix adaptation. (edited) 6y
bibliobliss @GarthRanzz Ooh Netflix adaptation? I better check that out! 6y
GarthRanzz They did two King movies last year. This and 1922. 6y
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