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Colorado Kid
Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Stephen King's bestselling unsolved mystery, THE COLORADO KID -- inspiration for the TV series HAVEN -- returns to bookstores for the first time in 10 years in an all-new illustrated edition. On an island off the coast of Maine, a man is found dead. There's no identification on the body. Only the dogged work of a pair of local newspapermen and a graduate student in forensics turns up any clues, and it's more than a year before the man is identified. And that's just the beginning of the mystery. Because the more they learn about the man and the baffling circumstances of his death, the less they understand. Was it an impossible crime? Or something stranger still...? No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett's THE MALTESE FALCON and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world's great storytellers presents a moving and surprising tale whose subject is nothing less than the nature of mystery itself...
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PaperbackPirate
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Pickpick

I read most of this on a 2 hour plane ride. Very good mystery. I read this for a buddy read on Instagram and am looking forward to hearing everyone‘s theories.
Don‘t feel like I can say much more without giving away too much but I was entertained.
🥩☕️🇷🇺🧥

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I haven‘t read it - but I enjoyed the tv show, Haven - which is a continuation of this story. 7mo
PaperbackPirate I would definitely like to see the show! @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 7mo
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Pikathulhu
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Pickpick

What an incredible, albeit all too brief book this was. I'm sure many will be put off by elements they feel are missing, but ultimately this book poses a fascinating mystery, expertly told by two of the best storytellers out there to one of the most likable audience surrogates I've come across in King's work. My only real gripe? I want so much more - of Dave, of Vince, and of Stephanie. Considering a good story shouldn't overstay its welcome, 5/5.

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Magdalenka
Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Yeah ..NO . Didn‘t love it , so slow …

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SpeculativeFemale
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I've been meaning to read this one for ages, just finally got around to it, and I'm so glad I did!

I adored the characters in this one: I wish I could spend a day just talking to Vince and Dave. Even though this is a tale of mystery through and through, it has an inexplicable coziness and charm to it. And, as always, in King's delightful prose style. I just all around loved it!

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I haven‘t read this but I enjoyed watching Haven - a show that picks up after the events of this book. Have you seen it? (edited) 14mo
SpeculativeFemale @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I did watch Haven and was fond of it! It probably gave me a certain perspective on the book (particularly about Dave and Vince), but only to a small degree. 14mo
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @SpeculativeFemale, good old Dave and Vince ☺️ 14mo
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starlight97
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Another short one by SK while I put new foil on my desk.
This is a #mystery all right. Two old guys running a weekly newspaper on one of the islands off the coast of Maine tell the story of the mysterious 'Colorado Kid' to their young intern. I loved the characters and the way this story was told.
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

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keithlafo
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Certainly a departure from King‘s usual style and a book that will frustrate many. Still, as someone who loves King and is still mad that Bob Iger forced David Lynch to reveal who killed Laura Palmer in Twin Peaks, this was right up my alley.

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BarkingMadRead
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Welcome to the #LosersClub open discussion for #theColoradoKid!
 
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! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

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BookwormAHN This was a weird one. I read it awhile ago and felt like it was almost more of a prequel than a novel. 3y
Erinsuereads I love this one so much! I forgot this was our book for the month. I need to collect my thoughts. I'll write a longer post in a little bit 😍😍 3y
Karkar @BookwormAHN I am so glad I am not the only one who thought that. This was the first time I read it. I did enjoy it. 3y
HeathHof I read this one awhile back for #lmpbc and thought that my group mate summed it up really well when she said it was more like hopping into the middle of a book than reading a whole story. I did really enjoy the atmosphere of the Island life. 3y
BarkingMadRead @Mynameisacolour yessssss that‘s such a good explanation! 3y
bthegood I enjoyed this story - I read it years ago and it stuck with me - the idea that sometimes we just don't know what happened - like when you see single shoe on the side of the road - 3y
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LitsyEvents
Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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repost for @BarkingMadRun:

It‘s finally a short one! This month‘s book is #ColoradoKid! Grab your copy and check back around May 18th for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #BuddyRead

original post: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2397657

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bthegood
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#ReadingBracket2022 @chasjjlee

This month was a hard choice - I really like Dorothy Must Die, but King's book stayed with me for several years (this was a re-read) - and that is why it also beat out Batman for the two months -

Make a great day everyone - 🌞

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bthegood
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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I loved this - I like when the story has no clean ending - the writing made the characters feel real (I do think a 90 something year old man might still refer to a young woman as “girl“ )- not all lives and deaths are understood - good read -
#LosersClub @BarkingMadRun

I seem to be dancing around a #BookSpinBingo -

Make a great day everyone 😄

BarkingMadRead Fabulous!!! 3y
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bthegood
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I'm in for this month's #LosersClub read. This is a reread for me and I loved it the first time I read it, the story has stayed with me for years....sign of a good story !

Thx for hosting @BarkingMadRun .

Make a great day everyone 😊

BarkingMadRead Yessssss I can‘t wait to read it again! I‘m starting it today while I get my car‘s oil changed! 3y
JudeCC 🤔 I can't remember if I have it. I need to get my hands on this one!!! Thanks for sharing!! I stacked it!! 😃 🙌 3y
bthegood @BarkingMadRun @WJCintron hope you both enjoy it! 3y
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BarkingMadRead
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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It‘s finally a short one! This month‘s book is #ColoradoKid! Grab your copy and check back around May 18th for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion #ghosthostpost

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TheNeverendingTBR Who's all reading it? Are you reading it Kim? 3y
bthegood @TheNeverendingTBR I'm in on this , it's a reread for me, I think of this book every time I see a lone shoe on the side of the road......some things are always a mystery.😊 3y
BarkingMadRead @TheNeverendingTBR I‘m starting it today! I‘ve been watching the show based on it, and I want to read it again and see if there are any similarities 3y
Sparklemn @barkingmadrun Can you please tag me for next month's read (Cell)? I'd love to participate! 3y
BarkingMadRead @Sparklemn I will add you and have @MyNamesParadise tag you as well! 3y
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Oryx
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Homemade apple tart - hanging out with my mum this weekend, and it's lovely.

Getting some reading in, between meals.

squirrelbrain Yummy! Have a lovely weekend! 3y
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NatalieR
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Pickpick

A dead man is found on a beach in Maine by two high school students 25 years ago. The mystery of the Colorado Kid is told by two older men who run the local newspaper to their young apprentice. I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this one. It‘s not just about the story of the Colorado Kid; it‘s about a place in Maine, the relationships between the newspaper people, and the reality of mysteries. #MountTBR

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TiredLibrarian
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

Of the 3 books King wrote for the Hard Case Crime series, this is by far the weakest. Liked the Maine setting & main characters, but this has the feel of a short story s t r e t c h e d into a novella. I was also annoyed by the older men referring to the younger intern as "dear" & "darlin'". Skip this & read Later or Joyland, King's other Hard Case Crime books. #fiction #mystery

BoleyBooks I agree with this assessment.😊 3y
KathyWheeler I completely agree with you on this. 3y
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BoleyBooks
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Tackle the TBR 🤓📚 #boleybooks #stephenking #thecoloradokid #bookbeast #bookjoy #Litsy #readwithme What are you reading? 😊

EagleReader Da King 3y
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britt_brooke
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Two old timers from a small weekly newspaper kick around a 25-year-old cold case with their forensics intern - a young female with *gasp* breasts. 🙄 This drab conversation is the entire story. We hear all the progress and speculation on The Colorado Kid‘s mysterious death, which is interesting, but some might find the ending unsatisfying. I thought it worked fine. Bonus star awarded for that fab cover! #coverlove

AkashaVampie Have u seen the show Haven? Its loosely based on this. 4y
Cinfhen Fabulous photo! But I think I‘ll pass on the book 😅 4y
britt_brooke @AkashaVampie I haven‘t, is it good? 4y
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britt_brooke @Cinfhen Thank you ... and good call. 😂 It was truly boring. I actually switched to audio from my library to get through it. It was short, at least! 4y
KathyWheeler I don‘t remember being bored by it, but I must not have been that impressed as it‘s one of the few Stephen King books I‘ve never reread. In contrast, I‘ve read his second Hard Case Crime book, Joyland, twice and listened to it once. 4y
AkashaVampie @britt_brooke i enjoyed the show. I believe its on Netflix if u have it. It wouldn't hurt to watch an episode or 2 to try it out. 4y
britt_brooke @AkashaVampie I may give it a try - thank you! 4y
britt_brooke @KathyWheeler I look forward to Joyland! I bought it at the same time. I‘ve heard such good things. Have you read the newest one? 4y
AkashaVampie @britt_brooke ur welcome sweetie. It ran for 5 seasons. 4y
KathyWheeler @britt_brooke I have. I liked it. 4y
britt_brooke @KathyWheeler Good to hear - thanks! 4y
KathyWheeler I liked Haven — it‘s very different from that book though. 4y
RamsFan1963 All the Hard Case Crime books have those great pulp covers. 4y
britt_brooke @RamsFan1963 I only have the three King ones, but the rest of the covers are fire, too! 4y
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

While I appreciate what King did with this book, I can't say I personally liked it.
This is great storytelling, but what else can you expect of King. But there's a little to much left to the imagination for my taste, and while I realise that it is the whole point of the book. I can't say I'm a fan.

Reagan The actual case of the Somerton Man is so fascinating, this just did not do it for me, and I‘m a die hard King fan 🤷🏼‍♀️ 4y
Enchanted_Bibliophile @Reagan I agree 💯% I'm also a die hard fan, but I think I was expecting more. 4y
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Skygoddess1
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

Another Stephen King in the books. This was an ok read for me, while the description appealed to me, I was left wanting more hard boiled mystery than what it was. I did enjoy the narration immensely though. #AuthorAMonth

AkashaVampie Have u seen the show Haven? Its supposed to be loosely based on that book. 4y
Skygoddess1 @AkashaVampie I haven‘t, I‘ll have to check it out 4y
AkashaVampie @Skygoddess1 its on Netflix if u have it. I watched the whole show. it was pretty good. 4y
Skygoddess1 @AkashaVampie I do, I‘ll be sure to watch it 4y
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Mistermandolin
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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I love these Hard Case Crime editions. Having said that, Joyland was a struggle. Some fine writing but ‘slow burn‘ doesn‘t tell the half of it. By contrast, The Colorado Kid was a great read: beautifully paced and ample testament to King as a writer of versatility and charm. It‘s brilliant that he remains so prolific and I‘m looking forward to starting on The Institute next. I‘ve heard good things.

candc320 I loved The Institute! 4y
Mistermandolin @candc320 Lots of people saying that. Really looking forward to it! 4y
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BookwormAHN
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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@Alfrazier21 I got my book back. Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading everyone's notes. I really enjoyed this round 😺
#lmpbc #GroupK
@Mynameisacolour @rsteve388 @suvata

Schnoebs I recently read this and absolutely enjoyed the hell out of it. Have you watched the tv show based on it? 4y
BookwormAHN @Schnoebs I have and I loved it 😺 4y
Mistermandolin Really enjoyed this. Short by King‘s standards and all the better for it. And that cover! Wow! Great pick. 4y
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Alfrazier21
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

A very different style of King. Much different from what I‘m used to, but a solid story nonetheless! Enjoyed this pick for #Round8 of #LMPBC

@BookwormAHN I‘ll pick up an envelope today and get this on its way to you in the morning! 📖 ✉️

@Mynameisacolour @suvata @rsteve388

BookwormAHN Okay, I'll watch for it. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😺 4y
Mistermandolin Absolutely loved this. Shorter than his usual output and all the better for it. Stylistically perfect. A cracking read and a great pick. 4y
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rsteve388
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
Pickpick

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, I was okay with a mystery within the story that didn't have a wrapped up ending. The overall story had an ending with one of the main characters being asked to stay. It was an easy light read and I enjoyed the interactions with all the characters. This is a great Stephan King and I am glad it was my first.

On to the Fourth book in Group K @BookwormAHN @Mynameisacolour

BookwormAHN Glad you enjoyed it 😺 4y
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OrangeMooseReads
Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

Not your typical Stephan King novel except for the exceptional writing and storytelling.
In 1980 a body is found on the beach of small Maine Island. The man has no ID and nobody knows him. So where is he from and how did he get there, but most importantly how did he die?
2005 an intern at the newspaper on that small Maine island hears the story of ‘The Colorado Kid‘ from the 2 old timer news men that were there.
Excellent short read. 👍🏼

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HeathHof
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I'm behind on posting this but finished up and sent off this one for #lmpbc. I don't want to give too much away about this little novella but it was a different kind of King read but not unenjoyable! #groupk

OrangeMooseReads I‘m currently reading this one. It definitely isn‘t a classic King but indeed good. 👍🏼 5y
MrT Read it so long ago, can't even remember the plot. Isn't this the basis for Haven TV Series? 5y
HeathHof @OrangeMooseReads I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it! @MrT I'm not sure on that one🤔 I've never watched it. 5y
OrangeMooseReads @Mynameisacolour I like it. And yes @MrT this is the loose basis for Haven they changed A LOT 5y
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OrangeMooseReads
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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I need a new physical read. Man Cub picked The Colorado Kid so I‘m going to at least start that one tonight.
Which one would you pick?

Leftcoastzen Book of Daniel 5y
Author_Chelsea_Warren_PA Colorado Kid! 5y
BookmarkTavern The cover of Women Talking looks fascinating! 5y
Avanders Same - Colorado Kid 🙋🏽‍♀️ 5y
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Gissy
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Pickpick

3rd book in O.W.L.s HP Magical Readathon-career=Metal Charmer-class-Defense Against Dark Arts-prompt-Grindylows=book set at the sea/coast. I have mix opinion b/c I liked the characters and their dynamic but not the end.I remembered a short story from Hemingway in that style, a conversation in one day about an event and you can know the characters. I liked that style.But the end of the mystery is inconclusive, open. It was from ok to so-so 3.3⭐️

DGRachel The book may have disappointed, but that cover is amazing. 🤣🤣🤣 5y
Gissy @DGRachel Yes! It is! It was mainly a cover buy. I'm just new in this Stephen King book world. 5y
Reagan I struggled with this one because the mystery it is based on is my second favourite unsolved mystery of all time (the Somerton man) 5y
Gissy @Reagan I will like to read that one but I checked and it is hard to find a copy. Maybe in thriftbook. We don't have second hand book stores I only know about one in my neighborhood. I will try to find it. 5y
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BookwormAHN
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I finished The Colorado Kid. I enjoyed it and loved the fact that its illustrated. I'm going to try to mail it off this week. @Mynameisacolour I realize it's a little early but its getting nutty down here.
#lmpbc #groupk @rsteve388 @Alfrazier21

HeathHof Right on! Same here. Looking forward to reading this one. 5y
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Schnoebs
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

4⭐️

Taking place on an island off the coast of Maine, Stephanie is nearing the end of her summer internship with the local newspaper. While sitting for lunch with the two most witty and warm heart elderly men and the only staff of the paper, she learns about the mystery of the unsolved case of the Colorado Kid.

Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3138548269

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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[1] Couldn't resist The Colorado Kid by Stephen King as it was marked down 50% and I have always been looking for this book, I believe it was out of print for some time.
[2]Nope, not yet, but there is still a few days left to this month .. You never know

@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Happy Tuesday! 5y
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Chelleymk
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About to start this one... short read maybe couple hours

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jackilynn
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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jackilynn
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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My reading goals this year were originally to monthly read at least:

1 unread book recieved in a subscription box
1 unread book from my owned TBR
1 audiobook
1 new release
1 unread ebook

Well now I decided to add 1 work by Stephen King because I really need to finish my back log of books of his I have yet to read. Starting September off with this one.

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TieDyeDude
Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Exciting news! My lady friend got a job at the Garfield Country Library system in Western Colorado. We will be moving out in October. Sad to leave Philly behind, but excited for our next adventure.

phatsallylee Good luck! 5y
AmyG Oooo, you will love CO! It‘s a wonderful state to live in. Wishing you all the best! 5y
LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 5y
Jess Congrats and good luck! 5y
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JenlovesJT47
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

This book has mixed reviews but I quite enjoyed it. Stephen King is a great writer as always, and I found this story intriguing and not predictable. The cover was unfortunately very misleading, as I was hoping for some 1950s noir-esque type of story, but instead we get a mystery with no solution. Some might hate it but I think it‘s worth reading, and can be read in a couple of hours. 4⭐️

#StephenKing

Tex2Flo Is it as “noir” as the cover suggests? 5y
JenlovesJT47 @Tex2Flo not noir at all! 😥 I was a little disappointed. I love this cover. 5y
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Mitch
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A Litten on her travels - this looks such an amazing place. Thanks @Soubhiville ... one day I‘d love to visit here 🏔

AmyG If you ever visit CO....let me know!!! 5y
TheAromaofBooks Oh I have been there!! A beauuuuuutiful section of country! 5y
Mitch @AmyG will do 😘x 5y
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Mitch @TheAromaofBooks it looks amazing, and is now on my wish list! 5y
Soubhiville It is beautiful @Mitch! And the cool thing about this area is within a couple hours you can visit several state or national parks with entirely different ecosystems and scenery types. 5y
Mitch @Soubhiville 2020! 💕👏🏼💕 5y
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ElizaMarie
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

So it‘s not that I didn‘t like it but... I wanted to have an answer. The story was good but I wanted an ending. I didn‘t hate it. But didn‘t love it. I say it‘s a pick but if you are picky with a full story it‘s not for you.

cfranchi I picked this book up at target a couple weeks ago! 5y
ElizaMarie @cfranchi I did the same! So I don‘t hate it. Just would have liked a different ending. Let me know what you think. 5y
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ElizaMarie
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So true :)

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ElizaMarie
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Love when I actually do get a lunch break and can be lost in a book for a few

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ElizaMarie
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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My new lunch read :)

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LiterRohde
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“[A]lmost every newspaper man and woman who's been at it awhile knows: in real life, the number of actual stories - those with beginnings, middles, and ends - are slim and none. But if you can give your readers just one unknown thing...and then kick in what Dave Bowie there calls a musta-been, your reader will tell himself a story.”

#TimbitTunes | 9: #BuildingAMystery

📷: Made with Typorama

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ofclumsywords
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📕 The Colorado Kid (Stephen King)
📗 Cassandra Clare 😍
📘 Christopher Robin (technically not out yet but I can‘t wait to see it!!)
📙 cereal

#Manicmonday @JoScho

JoScho Yes! I love cereal. I eat it for dinner quite often! Thanks for playing 💖 6y
ofclumsywords @JoScho Me too!! Thanks more coming up with this A-Z idea its really fun! 6y
JoScho Oh I am so glad you are enjoying it 😊 6y
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Ms.Nic
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Mehso-so

Not my favorite Stephen King tale, but nothing is more appropriate for a Maine summer than Stephen King.

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LiterRohde
The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I picked up this book in response to my love of the series Haven on Netflix (and all things Stephen King). But the book was merely a seed to grow a new story.

However, I loved the book for what it is - an atypical mystery. King himself said that people will either love it or hate it. Why? It‘s a reflection on story and storytelling. To that end, there is no answer given to the mystery. The fun is in the story, not the answer.

📷: Google Books

laurenlovesliterature I keep seeing this at the thrift store...but I keep padding it up. Should I get it??? 6y
LiterRohde @laurenlovesliterature If, like me, you are OK with not getting any answers, then yes. The fun of this book is enjoying the story of a mystery that raises questions but has no answers. I believe that‘s why King said there is no middle ground for most - they either love it or hate it. Also, it has no supernatural elements. It‘s all mystery. And it is a quick read. (edited) 6y
laurenlovesliterature How mysterious! I hate answers....so I guess I'll live it! 6y
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laurenlovesliterature *love. My phone's autocorrect has commitment issues... 6y
sudi Me too, i watched the show Haven on Syfy unfortunately i couldn't find a copy of this book here in Mumbai, but i think i might find it now on amazon. 😊 and i'm looking forward to reading it after your review. 😀 6y
LiterRohde @sudi Hope you find it and like it. Even though it was nothing like Haven, I thought it was quite good. (edited) 6y
Aimeesue A whole lotta people hate unresolved endings, but I find that those are the books I'm still thinking about, sometimes years later. I dwell in possibility, indeed! ❤️ 6y
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LiterRohde
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“‘But do things have a beginning, a middle, and an end in real life, Stephanie? What does your experience tell you?‘”

📷: Made with Typorama

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Sweettartlaura
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#KingAtoZ

H is for Hard Case Crime.
A few years ago I had the joy of coming across a new King book, quietly released,in paperback only, sold in drugstores, and I remembered what it was like being a kid in a ... well, a bookstore. Not only did I get a King book out of it, but it led to rediscovering my love of pulp fiction. He followed up with another standalone treat, Joyland, & it was just as fun.
If you‘ve missed these, fix that.

@GarthRanzz

Sweettartlaura PS - if you like this genre, don‘t overlook 7y
GarthRanzz These were great books! I loved the pulp noire feel to them. Joyland was my favourite of the two. I need to look into some of the other Hard Case books. Like the ones Michael Crichton wrote. 7y
Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz I wound up with a monthly subscription to Hard Case Crime because of The Colorado Kid - they shipped 2 books a month for less than $10. I wound up giving it up cos they were just piling up. But I often wonder if they still do that. 7y
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GarthRanzz That might be worth looking in to. Definitely cheaper than Barnes and Noble! 7y
Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz it was real old-school, too - like, they sent an envelope for you to mail your check in... and this was around 2008/2010 - online payments/debit/credit cards/all that were well established. Made me wonder if it was run by an old guy chomping on a cigar, telling his spinster secretary Maude to hold his calls, in a run-down factory near the river, in some part of town the developers forgot. 7y
GarthRanzz LOL that‘s a hell of an image. Befitting the series. But it looks like they sold out. Changed publishers and it doesn‘t look like the new one kept the club. 7y
Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz Aww, man... no more Hard Case Crime? Well, if it was up to Maude & that new kid Cliff in Accounting to keep track of those checks, I guess it‘s no surprise 😕 7y
ShookBelf @Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz The best comment thread I've read in a while! 7y
Sweettartlaura @ShookBelf 👍🏻 I aim to please 😏 7y
GarthRanzz I‘m thinking Cliff and Maude embezzled the money and started a new publishing house called a Titan. They picked up the Hard Case series for a song and changed how you buy them. Online through a bigger crook; Amazon. 7y
Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz Yes... because Cliff is secretly Maude‘s son by... of course, the boss-man. He threw some money at her, told her to take care of it. They‘ve been plotting their revenge ever since. 7y
Bookladylinda @GarthRanzz Amazon = online crook! 👍🏾 7y
vivastory @Sweettartlaura @GarthRanzz This thread is killing me 😂😂 Now I have an overwhelming urge to read a noir 7y
Sweettartlaura @Bookladylinda @vivastory Thanks for enjoying! And yes, @vivastory go get you some noir - it‘s always fun ❤️ 7y
vivastory I was actually thinking of starting Chandler's The Big Sleep today. I'm taking this as a sign. I will also definitely check out Colorado Kid & Joyland. 7y
Sweettartlaura @vivastory I JUST listened to The Big Sleep - it was great! Scroll through my feed - pretty sure I reviewed it. And yes to Colorado Kid. Joyland isn‘t so much noir, but it is classic pulp. And for real, check out Queenpin by Megan Abbott - I loved it. She has another one in this vein, but I haven‘t gotten to it yet. Enjoy! 7y
vivastory I have Queenpin in my car. I might read that one. I love her work. 7y
Sweettartlaura @vivastory Do it - you might even finish it today. 7y
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The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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1. Dusting. Its necessary but tedious to me. There are so many nooks to remember!
2. Uh my dad makes a really good meatloaf!
3. Less! The week days I have more alone time.
4. Eliza and Her Monsters took me about 5 or 6 hours only. I‘m usually a slow reader.
5. The kids/young adult section
6. None. My library is upstairs 😫
7. YA crime/mystery is a new one
8. The Colorado Kid!!!!

@Kaye #saturdaynightspecial

Kaye Thanks for playing. Great that your dad makes good meat loaf. Now I need to make one. Sounds good. Also, I hate dusting. I could probably dust with a snow shovel. Usually I use my arm sleeve. Don‘t tell anybody. 😁 7y
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The Colorado Kid | Stephen King
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Please give a big Litten welcome to my friend Jim! @mtnguy3211 it‘s so cool to see some friends joining Litsy!

cobwebmoth @mtnguy3211 Hi Jim! Welcome to Litsy! 7y
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CocoReads Welcome to Litsy Jim! @mtnguy3211 absolutely gorgeous view! 7y
Betty A blast from the past! Howdy @mtnguy321 @Suzze brought me here on Litsy 1 1/2 years ago. 7y
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