Just finished my first King book (Needful Things)
Just went on a trip to visit family in Maine, and I figured it would be the perfect chance to finally read my first Stephen King book at 25 years old (I read the first third of Long Walk when I was 14 but I don't count that). I picked Needful Things on a whim and ended up loving it. Now I'm hoping to get a little guidance on where to go next.
Things I liked about Needful things:
- Small town setting with average everyday people as characters
- Intricate plotting & character dynamics
- Variety of POV characters and voices
I definitely plan to read IT and The Stand, but for now I'm looking for something a little shorter after Needful Things lol. My top two potentials as of now are Cujo since it also takes place in Castle Rock, and Pet Semetary, but I'd love to hear other suggestions.