Doctor Sleep

[T-Dogz_AK47]

There's a review in the latest Esquire... "tense but not very scary" - they even tossed around the word "tender" and said "it reads more like a love story than a ghost story." Don't know if I like the sound of that, but I'm sure I'll get it anyway.

However, Stephen King has publicly stated that Doctor Sleep is "a return to balls-to-the-wall, keep-the-lights-on horror."

He clearly means business with this one. I'll bet my mortgage that it's more Pet Semetary than Mills & Boon.

Have faith and trust the greatest horror writer of all time to deliver another classic. This book will be about as "tender" as a sledgehammer to the face.

[bookworm 1]

Me too. But... I want to win as well!

I want to win too.

[peteOcha]

I gotcha Joe

Me too. But... I want to win as well!

[saginawhorror]

Done!

[Joe315]

I gotcha Joe

Thanks.

[jester05jk]

I gotcha Joe

[Joe315]

None of my friends read (really) so could you please use my reference link for the above contest. Thanks everyone.

http://www.earlyreadersclub.com/?ref=X9JNk

[Brian James Freeman]

This isn't officially announced yet, and it has nothing to do with the Cemetery Dance Early Readers Club promotions we offer, but I think it'll be of interest to anyone who might like a chance to win a free copy of the signed Limited Edition of DOCTOR SLEEP.

A new website called the Early Readers Club will be giving away a copy of the Signed Limited Edition of DOCTOR SLEEP by Stephen King to a random person who signs up for their mailing list before they launch:

http://www.EarlyReadersClub.com

After the site launches, there will be news posted about DOCTOR SLEEP, including "insider" information. There will also be more prizes including copies of the already Out of Print Gift Edition, copies of the trade hardcover from Scribner, and also a very cool interoffice proof of the Cemetery Dance edition.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

There's a review in the latest Esquire... "tense but not very scary" - they even tossed around the word "tender" and said "it reads more like a love story than a ghost story." Don't know if I like the sound of that, but I'm sure I'll get it anyway.

I don't think I agree with that quote at all.

Brian

[srboone]

I DEFINITELY don't like the sound of that, but will read it when it coems out. And reserve judgement.

[William J. Grabowski]

Regardless of how much a true sequel Dr. Sleep is to The Shining, I'm as eager to read it as I am any new SK book. With that said, because The Shining is one of his best (as well as one of my personal favorites), I have high expectations for Dr. Sleep. Furthermore, I'm just glad that SK hasn't yet made good on his oft-made threat to retire from publishing.

King is not cynical enough to write a quicky knock-off. He's said many times that--even if not paid--he must write. We're lucky to still have him at all.

[marduk]

There's a review in the latest Esquire... "tense but not very scary" - they even tossed around the word "tender" and said "it reads more like a love story than a ghost story." Don't know if I like the sound of that, but I'm sure I'll get it anyway.

[Theli]

Yeah I was thinking of jumping on it since I missed CD's version, but it's just not that appetizing of a purchase. No illustrations and no sig. I dig the slipcase and the ribbon but that isn't worth an extra $150.

[bookworm 1]

Agree with you there. I did order the UK trade edition from CD. My wife actually made me. She loved the cat on the cover.. Nice to be told to buy a book instead to be told not to.

[Teriw]

Doesn't seem to be from what I saw. This is what sub press says about it..

Hodder & Stoughton's limited edition is expected August/September and will feature the following:

Slipcase
Facsimile signature edition
Head and tail bands, ribbon marker
Limited edition print of cover artwork

and PSP says basically the same thing. REally not worth $200 IMO