Poll of the Day > Decide Between These - 19 (Stephen King Books)

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Smiffwilm 09/04/18 1:11:42 AM #1:	Which book do you like most? - Results (13 votes) The Stand 15.38% (2 votes) 2 It 15.38% (2 votes) 2 The Shining series (Yes, there was a sequel called 'Doctor Sleep'.) 0% (0 votes) 0 Carrie 0% (0 votes) 0 Pet Sematary 7.69% (1 vote) 1 Salem's Lot 0% (0 votes) 0 The Dark Tower series 38.46% (5 votes) 5 Misery 0% (0 votes) 0 Other 15.38% (2 votes) 2 I haven't read anything from him. 7.69% (1 vote) 1 Warning Spoilers are possible in comments lol. These will generally be whatever I can think of, with no particular rhyme or reason, but if I hypothetically were to see certain suggestions often enough, I'll consider using them. If you see any error, or loophole, that for one reason or another I have overlooked, I will try to address it in the comments whenever I can, in all bolded text. This won't be necessary on some polls though. This being poll 19 is entirely coincidence. Here are the winners of the previous 10 polls: DBT18- Disney DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row. DBT16- -redacted- DBT15- One time use P-Wing that lasts one week. DBT14- Scissors DBT13- Inhabit CK/Superman for 2 hours. DBT12- Giant Land DBT11- Spider in mouth for at least a minute. DBT10- Cherry DBT9- Charmander Previous Poll Link https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/3-poll-of-the-day/76961814 --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQ5oARNxLU <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:908072120] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote> Which book do you like most? - Results (13 votes) The Stand 15.38% (2 votes) 2 It 15.38% (2 votes) 2 The Shining series (Yes, there was a sequel called 'Doctor Sleep'.) 0% (0 votes) 0 Carrie 0% (0 votes) 0 Pet Sematary 7.69% (1 vote) 1 Salem's Lot 0% (0 votes) 0 The Dark Tower series 38.46% (5 votes) 5 Misery 0% (0 votes) 0 Other 15.38% (2 votes) 2 I haven't read anything from him. 7.69% (1 vote) 1 Warning Spoilers are possible in comments lol. These will generally be whatever I can think of, with no particular rhyme or reason, but if I hypothetically were to see certain suggestions often enough, I'll consider using them. If you see any error, or loophole, that for one reason or another I have overlooked, I will try to address it in the comments whenever I can, in all bolded text. This won't be necessary on some polls though. This being poll 19 is entirely coincidence. Here are the winners of the previous 10 polls: DBT18- Disney DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row. DBT16- -redacted- DBT15- One time use P-Wing that lasts one week. DBT14- Scissors DBT13- Inhabit CK/Superman for 2 hours. DBT12- Giant Land DBT11- Spider in mouth for at least a minute. DBT10- Cherry DBT9- Charmander <cite>Previous Poll Link</cite> https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/3-poll-of-the-day/76961814</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 09/04/18 1:15:54 AM #2:	The only one of his books I've read is the one where this time traveller tries to stop that presidential assassination. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:908072256] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>The only one of his books I've read is the one where this time traveller tries to stop that presidential assassination.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 09/04/18 1:17:14 AM #3:	EclairReturns posted... The only one of his books I've read is the one where this time traveller tries to stop that presidential assassination. 11/22/63 I think. Haven't read it actually, only heard of it lol. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQ5oARNxLU <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:908072303] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>EclairReturns posted...</cite> <quote>The only one of his books I've read is the one where this time traveller tries to stop that presidential assassination.</quote> 11/22/63 I think. Haven't read it actually, only heard of it lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zeus 09/04/18 1:40:42 AM #5:	From that list, I only read Pet Sematary (although I read some of the short stories associated with Salem's Lot... and, in general, I prefer SK's short stories). In general, my favorite is either The Long Walk or Christine (although the movie was better -- same for The Running Man, which was probably the loosest of SK adaptations considering how little it had in common with the original). Smiffwilm posted... DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row. Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:908073080] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>From that list, I only read Pet Sematary (although I read some of the short stories associated with Salem's Lot... and, in general, I prefer SK's short stories). In general, my favorite is either The Long Walk or Christine (although the movie was better -- same for The Running Man, which was probably the loosest of SK adaptations considering how little it had in common with the original). <cite>Smiffwilm posted...</cite> <quote>DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row.</quote> Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 09/04/18 1:43:29 AM #6:	Zeus posted... Smiffwilm posted... DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row. Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying. It was mostly to show that some people, even a small amount, wouldn't ever choose to read it no matter the alternative lol. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQ5oARNxLU <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:908073184] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Smiffwilm posted...</cite> <quote>DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row.</quote> Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying.</quote> It was mostly to show that some people, even a small amount, wouldn't ever choose to read it no matter the alternative lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkph0rze 09/04/18 1:51:40 AM #7:	Four past midnight. I also actually liked the TV adaptation of The Langoliers from said book. --- Hey guys, remember when DLC was called "patch" or "update" and was actually included in the original purchase? Those were the days, huh. <cite>darkph0rze posted [p:908073405] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>Four past midnight. I also actually liked the TV adaptation of The Langoliers from said book.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 09/04/18 1:52:46 AM #8:	The Stand is probably my favorite book --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood <cite>Mead posted [p:908073451] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>The Stand is probably my favorite book</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 09/04/18 1:52:48 AM #9:	darkph0rze posted... Four past midnight. I also actually liked the TV adaptation of The Langoliers from said book. That always pops in the back of my mind every time I see the Cacodemons in the new DOOM lol. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQ5oARNxLU <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:908073454] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkph0rze posted...</cite> <quote>Four past midnight. I also actually liked the TV adaptation of The Langoliers from said book.</quote> That always pops in the back of my mind every time I see the Cacodemons in the new DOOM lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 09/04/18 1:53:25 AM #10:	19. Couldn't have been a coincidence. It's ka. <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:908073478] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>19. Couldn't have been a coincidence. It's ka.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 09/04/18 1:54:30 AM #11:	GunslingerGunsl posted... 19. Couldn't have been a coincidence. It's ka. Just like your username being what it is lol. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQ5oARNxLU <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:908073508] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>GunslingerGunsl posted...</cite> <quote>19. Couldn't have been a coincidence. It's ka.</quote> Just like your username being what it is lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 09/04/18 3:14:09 AM #12:	Smiffwilm posted... Zeus posted... Smiffwilm posted... DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row. Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying. It was mostly to show that some people, even a small amount, wouldn't ever choose to read it no matter the alternative lol. i didn't think it was that good --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:908075784] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smiffwilm posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Smiffwilm posted...</cite> <quote>DBT17- Read/Reread J.D. Salinger's book 'The Catcher in the Rye' 50 times in a row.</quote> Guess I missed that round? Granted, the options were pretty lopsided considering that The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch whereas the other options were objectively horrifying.</quote> It was mostly to show that some people, even a small amount, wouldn't ever choose to read it no matter the alternative lol.</quote> i didn't think it was that good</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 09/04/18 4:12:55 AM #13:	You know, when I read the topic and choices, I was thinking of novels. However, technically it doesn't actually specify novels so I guess I could name an anthology instead >_> --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:908077026] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>You know, when I read the topic and choices, I was thinking of novels. However, technically it doesn't actually specify novels so I guess I could name an anthology instead >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Syntheticon 09/04/18 4:42:33 AM #14:	The Bachman Books, I must have read that one at least a dozen times. If I was forced to choose from that list, probably The Stand with honourable mention to Misery. --- Mod me? You don't even know me! <cite>Syntheticon posted [p:908077621] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>The Bachman Books, I must have read that one at least a dozen times. If I was forced to choose from that list, probably The Stand with honourable mention to Misery.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 09/04/18 4:57:04 AM #15:	Dark Tower had a promising start, but it tanked hard by the end. Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book, with The Gunslinger a close second. Overall, though, I think The Stand might be my favorite. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:908077862] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote>Dark Tower had a promising start, but it tanked hard by the end. Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book, with The Gunslinger a close second. Overall, though, I think The Stand might be my favorite. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 09/04/18 4:59:05 AM #16:	Zeus posted... The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch I'd disagree with you there, but I acknowledge that a large part of my distaste for the book is not being able to identify with the main character in any way whatsoever. ~~Which is similar to the reason I loathe FFVIII so much. Fuck Squall.~~ --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:908077891] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch</quote> I'd disagree with you there, but I acknowledge that a large part of my distaste for the book is not being able to identify with the main character in any way whatsoever. Which is similar to the reason I loathe FFVIII so much. Fuck Squall. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GanglyKhan 09/04/18 5:38:01 AM #17:	ParanoidObsessive posted... Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book Same here. I just loved the scale of it and how King made the book feel more fleshed out than some parts of the entire series. You can tell that it got a lot of attention from him while writing it. Hell, the book stands well as it's own piece, disregarding the couple dozen pages bookending the story about Gilead. <cite>GanglyKhan posted [p:908078575] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote>Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book</quote> Same here. I just loved the scale of it and how King made the book feel more fleshed out than some parts of the entire series. You can tell that it got a lot of attention from him while writing it. Hell, the book stands well as it's own piece, disregarding the couple dozen pages bookending the story about Gilead.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 09/04/18 5:58:43 AM #18:	GanglyKhan posted... ParanoidObsessive posted... Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book Same here. I just loved the scale of it and how King made the book feel more fleshed out than some parts of the entire series. You can tell that it got a lot of attention from him while writing it. Hell, the book stands well as it's own piece, disregarding the couple dozen pages bookending the story about Gilead. It led me to want to read more stories about the gunslinging Knights of the Round Table questing across the land before the twilight of their fantasy kingdom instead of the way less interesting stories about a bunch of modern humans and Clint Eastwood wandering through weird increasingly lame post-apocalyptic worlds. Sadly, we didn't get that. And by the time he eventually wrote The Wind Through the Keyhole (which basically IS that, to some degree), I was already a bit disillusioned with the Dark Tower in general, so I've never actually read it. I DID read The Little Sisters of Eluria though, and it was okay, but lacked the comradeship Wizard and Glass had, so it didn't really tickle me in the same way. In my perfect world, Wizard and Glass ends with Susan surviving, joining Roland's group, and Roland/Susan/Cuthbert/Alain/Jamie wandering off to have more awesome fantasy adventures. Instead, we got a book with stupid Harry Potter and Doctor Doom references. I blame the car accident. It definitely feels to me like he became a very different (worse) writer in general afterwards. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:908078910] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>GanglyKhan posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote>Wizard and Glass was probably my favorite book</quote> Same here. I just loved the scale of it and how King made the book feel more fleshed out than some parts of the entire series. You can tell that it got a lot of attention from him while writing it. Hell, the book stands well as it's own piece, disregarding the couple dozen pages bookending the story about Gilead.</quote> It led me to want to read more stories about the gunslinging Knights of the Round Table questing across the land before the twilight of their fantasy kingdom instead of the way less interesting stories about a bunch of modern humans and Clint Eastwood wandering through weird increasingly lame post-apocalyptic worlds. Sadly, we didn't get that. And by the time he eventually wrote The Wind Through the Keyhole (which basically IS that, to some degree), I was already a bit disillusioned with the Dark Tower in general, so I've never actually read it. I DID read The Little Sisters of Eluria though, and it was okay, but lacked the comradeship Wizard and Glass had, so it didn't really tickle me in the same way. In my perfect world, Wizard and Glass ends with Susan surviving, joining Roland's group, and Roland/Susan/Cuthbert/Alain/Jamie wandering off to have more awesome fantasy adventures. Instead, we got a book with stupid Harry Potter and Doctor Doom references. I blame the car accident. It definitely feels to me like he became a very different (worse) writer in general afterwards. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 09/04/18 3:29:44 PM #19:	ParanoidObsessive posted... Zeus posted... The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch I'd disagree with you there, but I acknowledge that a large part of my distaste for the book is not being able to identify with the main character in any way whatsoever. ~~Which is similar to the reason I loathe FFVIII so much. Fuck Squall.~~ Did you fail to identify with Holden because of some inner phoniness? =p ~~And Squall is perhaps the least of FF8's problems.~~ ParanoidObsessive posted... I blame the car accident. It definitely feels to me like he became a very different (worse) writer in general afterwards. Probably due to the PTSD of being held captive by a deranged fan afterward. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:908103599] in Decide Bet... [t:76965109]...</cite> <quote><cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>The Catcher in the Rye isn't a bad book by any stretch</quote> I'd disagree with you there, but I acknowledge that a large part of my distaste for the book is not being able to identify with the main character in any way whatsoever. Which is similar to the reason I loathe FFVIII so much. Fuck Squall.</quote> Did you fail to identify with Holden because of some inner phoniness? =p And Squall is perhaps the least of FF8's problems. <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote>I blame the car accident. It definitely feels to me like he became a very different (worse) writer in general afterwards.</quote> Probably due to the PTSD of being held captive by a deranged fan afterward.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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