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Which Stephen King books have you read more than twice?

If you’ve reread one, how many times? Which Stephen King books have you read more than twice, and how many times? What is it about those books that keeps pulling you back?

The first book that made me fall in love with reading was The Stand. I was around 12 or 13, and it was also my first Stephen King book. I still remember feeling sad every time I got close to the end of SK books because I didn’t want it to be over. This is why I keep returning to his books.

I’ve reread a few of his books over the years but wonder which ones other people keep coming back to.

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u/Engineering_quest_ — 21 hours ago
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Could the IT franchise spark a cinematic expansion of The Shining and Doctor Sleep stories?

Could dick halloranns presence in it welcome to Derry and the use of the shine from dick and pennywise lay the groundwork for a cinematic universe ?

And what would you like to see on the big screen ?

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u/Glum_Jackfruit_3259 — 6 days ago
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Billy Summers

At first, I was skeptical about Billy Summers. Since it’s outside of King’s usual supernatural and metaphysical genre, I didn’t have high expectations. I felt like it was something out of his comfort zone and doubted he could pull it off. I was completely wrong. It was a beautiful book, and honestly, it’s going to stay with me for a long time.

However, there’s a part of me that is both in awe of King and a little resentful towards him. I mean, Billy already had such a traumatic childhood: his brother murdered right in front of him, a drug-addicted mother, and growing up in an orphanage. As if that wasn't enough, he goes to war, sees combat, kills people, and suffers losses that left scars on his mind that will never heal. Then, he returns to civilian life, struggles to adapt, and is forced to become a hitman.

I don't know... throughout the book, it felt like Billy truly deserved that peaceful life in Midwood as 'Dave' with his neighbors. The ending was devastating. I felt so bad for Billy. Once again, I take my hat off to Stephen King, but I also have to voice my resentment—Billy deserved better."🥲

u/ComprehensiveRoad150 — 8 days ago