Top 10 Stephen King Books

American writer Stephen King had a difficult childhood. The gloomy perception of life has become the reason for the love of horror films. A rather impressionable writer admits that he likes the feeling of fear. The main areas of creativity are horror and romance. Each work is breathtaking and tickles the nerves. Most of the creations contain the humiliation and suffering of a person, but Stephen King gives each hero a choice: to create good or evil.

Stephen King managed to sell over 350 million copies of books, 60 of which are bibliographic content. He published 56 novels, 5 non-fiction books. Today, the author's works are considered the most fruitful. Its feature is the speed of creation and implementation of masterpieces.

The author made a huge contribution to the development of literature and cinema. Received the Bram Stoker Award, was awarded by the British Fantasy Society for his contributions to the world of fantasy. He was awarded the title of Grand Master by the Canadian Filmmakers Association.

On the Internet you can meet a large number of fans of Stephen King's work. They write reviews, participate in discussions and simply leave feedback on the works they have read. Based on them, we managed to highlight the best books of the author. Their rating is shown below.

TOP - 10 best books by Stephen King

10 Inflammatory gaze

"Incendiary" look is a kind of experiment in the work of Stephen King. The plot is unique and unconventional. The hero Andy participates in the experiment at the request of the civil service. The main task is to awaken the superpowers of the test subjects. After a while, the guy has a daughter, endowed with an unusual gift. She can set things on fire.

The government, having learned about this, shows a strong interest in the girl, trying to catch her and force her to work for them. Events develop in such a way that both the father and the girl are put in prison. But her abilities significantly change the course of history. "Inflammatory look" is popular in modern literature. It captivates with an incredible plot and an unexpected denouement. “When you see the first lines, it’s impossible to tear yourself away, and you want to know how it all ends,” readers say.

9 Cujo

Cujo is another animal-related novel. The protagonist of the novel is a dog named Kujo, suffering from rabies. The hero Brett is forced to leave his beloved pet at home and leave on business. The wife finds herself in a car that she cannot get out of because a rabid dog roams nearby. A fragile and exhausted girl finds the strength to leave the car. Terrified, she begins beating the animal with a bat.Later, from strong blows, the dog will die.

The idea to create a work of this kind came to Stephen after meeting with the "ill-mannered" St. Bernard. Subsequently, the dog was mentioned in several more works of the author. The situation in the book causes an indescribable fear that the dog also feels. The novel makes one wonder how dear a person's own life is. The story ends in tears (with the death of his son and his beloved "daddy's" pet). "Kujo" is recommended by many readers as a "psychological assault".

8 11/22/63

The book is included in many popular ratings and is a science fiction novel. The main character is a teacher. An unexpected movement in time became for him not only an interesting event, but also a responsible one. He must save the leader of the world power.

In 2011, the work was included in the bestseller list. On the covers of the original editions, the newspaper headlines were written by Stephen King himself. The book has garnered many fans. Until today, readers do not cease to be surprised and admire the work of the writer.

7 Carrie

The work became so famous that it was filmed many times and brought incalculable fees to the author. The book tells about a girl who takes revenge for ridicule and reproaches against herself. The main character lost her relatives, but acquired mystical abilities.

"Real people can be more dangerous than fictional characters," Stephen King warns us. True evil lives in every good soul. "Carrie" has withstood 70 reprints, sales of books have exceeded 2.5 million copies.The first film based on the work grossed $33.8 million. For lovers of thrills and mysticism - this is a great option.

6 It

The book by Stephen King reveals important topics for society: power, the influence of childhood on adulthood. The native city for the writer helped to show the reader the true atmosphere of the environment, revealed the story. The main characters of the work - teenagers who have not yet had time to feel the taste of life, are faced with a killer - a clown. Many still ask the question: "Is he a man?" Their youth passes in fear.

Many years later, the friends meet again to relive their childhood and, perhaps, change their future life, proving to themselves and the city that existence is possible not under the power of fear. Characters have to solve difficult tasks. The loss of life of loved ones gives them strength and courage in the struggle for a quiet life.

5 Pet cemetery

The next representative of the rating is the famous book "Pet Cemetery". Stephen King himself experienced tragedy when his cat died. After a long recovery, the author wrote a mystical novel. The main character was Dr. Creed and his dead cat, whom he buried in a cemetery that belonged to the Jewish tribe.

King considers his work the most creepy among the rest. The book has gathered around itself a lot of critics. Despite scattered reviews, the novel was positively received by the American and British public. It was nominated for the World Fantasy Award and was also interpreted into a radio play format.

4 Dark tower

The next place in the ranking of the best is the book "The Dark Tower". A series of novels about a knight traveling through time. The highlight of this work can be considered the neighborhood of love and fantasy. The film tells about the problems of mankind: famine and epidemics, enmity. All this fascinates and gives the impression of a real disaster.

The book contains elements of magic, it includes many different characters and storylines that are not connected to each other. The protagonist persistently believes in his own strength, in the possibility of finding a quiet life, in restoring order in the world. Fans of science fiction and mystics willingly recommend The Dark Tower for reading.

3 Shine

One of the most popular works of Stephen King. Presented in several genres: novel, psychological horror and gothic literature. First bestseller in hardcover. The idea for the novel came to King in a dream. The success of this particular book established the author as an outstanding horror writer. The work won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

In life, you do not always fully understand the inner world of a loved one. The main character has to fight his own poverty and live with the desire to make his dream a reality. The enchanted hotel will open all the doors for the characters. "Horror" goes beyond what is permitted, reveals the topic of domestic violence, creates the illusion of ambiguity in the reader. After the release of the book, a film was made, which was recognized as the standard of a psychological trailer.

2 Rita Hayout, or the Shawshank Redemption

The most famous book is Rita Hayout, or the Shawshank Redemption. For many years, tops the ratings of the best film adaptations in the history of cinema. The work describes the fates that led to unforeseen disasters. The successful and unpredictable life of a banker collapses in an instant. A life betrayed by a loved one is a prison without good reason. The hero is enthusiastically looking for the key to salvation in the Bible.

Written in 2010, the book trailer was an unusual discovery of a new genre for the author himself. The work touches on the themes of guilt, innocence, fear, the thirst for freedom. The first print run was 200,000 copies. It is considered one of the best creations of the writer.

1 Green Mile

Topping the list of best books is The Green Mile. The story is told from the lips of a prison guard, it is he, like no one else, who makes you feel the whole atmosphere of what is happening. The writer shows and makes you see the difference between criminals and prison workers who get away with everything. Innocent prisoners have to live out their dark days and save other people's lives.

The novel is compared with Bulgakov's domestic work The Master and Margarita. The plot is reminiscent of the path of Yeshua from the last book. Almost immediately after the publication, the film was released, which received numerous awards and an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Fans of King's work are advised to read The Green Mile, as it describes all the events in more detail and vividly.

Popular vote - which Stephen King book do you think is the best?
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Inflammatory gaze

Cujo

11/22/63

Carrie

It

Pet cemetery

Dark tower

Shine

Rita Hayout, or the Shawshank Redemption

Green Mile

Misery

losing weight

Fog

Confrontation

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