podunkmouse replied to your post : I started reading a Stephen King book today… and I…
Perhaps some sort of subconscious hipster sentiment? “Stephen King? He’s okay, I guess. For a mainstream author.” ;3
I think what really happened is that I tried to read one of his books when I was much, much younger (re: highschool), and it started off talking about this woman who had divorced her husband because he was abusive and unfaithful… but ended up going to bed with him anyway when he came to visit. For young me, that was just way too much to handle. I put the book down, feeling ill, and avoided King until pushed by Cori to read On Writing, which I’ve probably read 4-5 times now, and love it.
I still have very strong feelings when it comes to that sort of thing– ie, not giving yourself to someone who has hurt you –but I realize as an adult that it’s not so simple. I still don’t like it, but I’m extremely privileged in that I’m in a wonderful marriage and have never had to deal with that sort of thing. Many people aren’t so lucky… and good writers write the truth of life, even the ugly parts.
THIS BOOK, THOUGH, is about TEENAGERS IN HIGH SCHOOL. :D!!! That’s right up my alley!!!
I mean, time will tell, but for now…!