In my humble opinion, another masterpiece of Mr. Stephen King.

Stephen King is widely regarded as one of the most influential and talented horror and thriller writers of our time. His works have captivated audiences around the world with their unique blend of psychological terror, vivid characters, and engaging storylines.

This particular work is no exception. It draws the reader in from the very first page and keeps them on the edge of their seat until the very end. The way King builds suspense and creates a sense of unease is truly masterful.

The characters in the story are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for the reader to become emotionally invested in their fates. The setting is also described in great detail, adding to the overall atmosphere of the book.

Overall, this is yet another outstanding work from Stephen King that is sure to please fans of the horror and thriller genres. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good scare and a well-written story.

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Usually for me, books by Stephen King are a great source of entertainment. They have the power to send shivers down my spine and even make me almost look under my bed at night, just to be certain that there is nothing lurking there, waiting for me. However, this particular book I did not like at all. To be completely honest, I did not manage to get past page 20 or so. I simply could not bring myself to read it.

Okay, it has been some time since I last read a play, but still, the descriptions of the scenery in this book really disrupted my reading and made it very difficult for me to get fully immersed in the story.

I might consider giving it another try someday in the future. But for now, I just don't have the inclination.

"The Green Mile", if you missed understanding, is not a typical novel but a screenplay. Yes - a screenplay. King himself writes in his introduction that the wonderful idea for this story of his rumbles like a TV novel - a screenplay. So he sits down and writes one. The screenplay is immediately filmed (1999 - "The Green Mile" - 3 series of 91 minutes each) and the film is regarded as the best adaptation of King (perhaps after "The Shawshank Redemption").

After the great success of the film, King decides to turn the screenplay into a novel (novel) after all or, in other words, to publish it. A screenplay as a novel! At first, I thought it would be difficult to read because before each scene there is a number, a description, who is where, what he is doing; who is speaking; remarks for the director and so on.

It turns out, however, that it is even more interesting this way. You can delve into many things and understand why in a given film there is an accent here or there, how it is supposed to be exactly in a given place and why. You read the screenplay that is a novel, but you frame the given scenes in your imagination.

Besides all this, this novel can also serve as a textbook and an example of how to write a screenplay. If you ever feel the urge to write one, of course.

I warmly recommend this book - novel - screenplay - textbook to everyone who loves King's creativity and literary experiments.

My note to the publishers from Ibis is the thick paper on which the novel is printed. After all, no one likes to buy paper, as they say in this branch.

I firmly believe that there exists a particular art in reading plays. It is strikingly distinct from reading a straightforward prose novel. Over the years, I have read my fair share of both. However, it has truly been an awfully long time since I last delved into the world of plays. "Storm of the Century" is technically a teleplay, but let's not quibble over semantics.

This book was indeed good and it surely packs a powerful punch. Nevertheless, I found the play format to be more of a distraction and hindrance rather than a beneficial aspect. Mr. King is undoubtedly capable of writing about some truly painful and poignant things. I just have this thought that perhaps this book might have had even more impact and resonance if it had been presented in the form of a regular novel instead.

The play format, with its dialogue-driven nature and stage directions, sometimes made it a bit difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story. I found myself getting caught up in the technicalities of the format rather than being able to focus solely on the narrative and the emotions it was trying to convey.

Overall, while "Storm of the Century" is a good read, I can't help but wonder if it would have been an even greater literary work had it been presented in a different format.

The first aspect to clarify regarding this "book" is its classification. Is it a Stephen King book in the traditional sense, or does it belong to the peripheral texts within his body of work? Perhaps it's not a text at all but an outstanding TV mini-series. The Stephen King fans group has listed it as book #43, yet this is inaccurate as it precedes both The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon and Hearts in Atlantis. The question, however, is whether it should be included in that list at all.

I'm inclined not to include this in my chronological re-read and instead treat it like other original works for television and movies, such as Sleepwalkers (1992), Red Rose (2002), and three of the five segments of Creepshow (1982).

That being said, there are a few considerations that suggest treating this as a book in its own right. Storm of the Century was first published by Pocket Books in early 1999, just before its first airing. Around the end of the 90s and early 2000s, King was experimenting with different publishing formats. The Green Mile (1996) was released in six episodes, The Plant (2000) as downloadable files with an optional payment of $1, xxx as the first original ebook. The screenplay for Storm of the Century can be regarded as the result of this kind of experimentation with publishing formats.

By referring to this as "a novel for television", King implies that he was in a novel-writing state of mind when he penned it, which might seem like an attempt to make it qualify as a book. Nevertheless, I don't think it's much of a novel. The scope of the plot is more akin to a short story, focusing as it does on a single problem and unfolding within the limited time frame of three days (aside from the epilogue). It also has a short story ending.

Ramblings to be continued...

"La tempesta del secolo" is a remarkable work that consists of five hundred pages filled with anguish and anxiety. The dark atmosphere of those places can reach you even on a beautiful summer day. It is also a miniseries produced by the ABC in 1999.

The plot is as follows: Imagine an island where the inhabitants are about to prepare for the arrival of a storm. Amidst all this, disturbing the tranquility of the inhabitants is the arrival of a stranger who knows all the details of the lives of the island's residents.

Linoge is the name of this stranger who knows everything about everyone. He arrives in the town and kills an island inhabitant. Immediately after, Linoge is incarcerated. As you can understand, he is not a simple murderer but has something supernatural. In fact, despite being incarcerated, with his powers, he forces some of the island's inhabitants to commit suicide....

This story combines elements of mystery, thriller, and the supernatural to create a captivating and intense narrative that keeps readers and viewers on the edge of their seats.

I have really enjoyed this book as I haven't done so for a long time.

It has been a truly wonderful experience. The story is engaging, the characters are vivid, and the writing style is captivating.

From the very beginning, I was hooked and couldn't put it down.

It took me on a journey filled with emotions, excitement, and surprises.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. Whether you are an avid reader or just looking for a good story to pass the time, this book is definitely worth reading.

So, don't hesitate, pick up this book and start reading. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do. Léanlo!

"11/22/63" is a very interesting novel, written in the format of a screenplay for the eponymous miniseries. However, the story has its own merits as an independent book, so it is a very good read, even if you have watched the adaptation first! In the preface, Stephen King shares interesting details about the creation of "11/22/63".

The story transports readers to the island of Little Tall, which is hit by an extremely fierce winter storm! The local residents have to organize themselves and deal with the disaster, as they are temporarily cut off from the rest of the world. However, their greatest nightmare turns out not to be the storm, but Andy Cullum! This mysterious villain with supernatural powers knows everything about the residents and brutally provokes them while pursuing his dark goals...

The novel is filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. King's vivid descriptions bring the characters and the setting to life, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the story. Whether you are a fan of Stephen King or simply enjoy a good thriller, "11/22/63" is definitely worth reading.

E' dura, lo so, ma questo mondo è un passaggio a pagamento. It's tough, I know, but this world is a toll passage. Sometimes you have to pay little, but most of the time the price is high. And from time to time it is equal to what you have. It's a lesson that I learned nine years ago, in Little Tall, during the storm of the century.

Absolutely brilliant and original. There is only one flaw (at least at the beginning, where we still have to get to know each other) the narrative device, by which the whole story is reported through an actual script, which makes you lose a bit of the continuity and fluidity of the events.

However, despite this small drawback, the story is engaging and full of emotions. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a story that makes you think about life and the choices we make.

**"The Storm of the Century" by Stephen King: A Captivating Read**

I truly relished this book. I have an intense love for Stephen King!!

My pursuit of Stephen King's works persists!! This particular one is the fiftieth book that I have perused.

Stephen King's writing has always had a unique allure for me. His ability to craft engaging stories and create vivid characters is simply remarkable.

Each book takes me on a different adventure, filled with suspense, horror, and sometimes even a touch of the supernatural.

As I continue to read his works, I am constantly amazed by his creativity and talent.

I can't wait to see what the next Stephen King book has in store for me.