2007-02-23 15:50:37 · 10 answers · asked by danieldarwell 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Exorcist...William Peter Blatty
Though quite a while ago, I'll never forget the "experience" of reading this book.
I simply could not put it down.
What made me so transfixed was that the book was based on a supposedly genuine 1949 exorcism Blatty heard about while he was a student in the class of 1950 at Georgetown University,
I remember I finished it in about two days.
2007-02-23 16:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 1st Pick for #1 Horror Writer is Stephen King. Ever since I first read 'Carrie', I have been hooked on Mr. King's work. He seems to have mastered the art of writing horror fiction. A fine sense of timing and detail in his work provide for the 'shock factor' required to create an engrossing work.
As to my 1st Pick for #1 Horror Story, I would call it a tie between Mr. King's novels 'Misery' and 'The Dark Half', likely because these two pieces are both centered around writers. I have always felt that these two fictional writers are somewhat autobiographical characters that describe their creator, although not directly stated, unlike the description of Mr. King in his 'Dark Tower' work.
2007-02-24 05:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I additionally like Stephen King and Clive Barker. Koontz has gotten far off from horror yet a number of his in the past works have been certainly spooky. It by utilising King became very tough as became The Stand and Salem's Lot. Barker's Weaveworld and Imajica have been way obtainable yet spectacular. King's Son Joe Hill has written some Ghost memories that are spectacular. the heart formed container will scare the pants off ya.
2016-09-29 13:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by lieser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen King's The Stand. I think it is my favorite because some of it is plausible, look at the flu pandemic scare we are being told about now. Also, the characters are amazing. Mother Abigail, Randall Flagg, the Trash Can Man, just to name a few. The story lines are so cool. Love this book and love Stephen King's work in general. He has this way of pulling you into a story and keeping you there.
2007-02-23 17:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by kiera70 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Favorite author: Stephen King
Favorite book: The Stand
Why?: Because I LOVE the thought of this world depopulated by over 99%.
2007-02-23 15:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 10 years old my sister gave me a copy of Christine by Stephen King. I loved it. I also like Dean Koontz, the Door to December, Mr. Murder and Intensity are some favorites. Ray Bradbury's October Country is a fine collection of short stories.
2007-02-23 19:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by gus_zalenski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this can be classified as a "horror" novel, but Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" was a brilliant book.
Hollywood ruined it by making the Boris Karloff version which spawned countless imitators. Now, everyone thinks Frankenstein is a slow moving, dumb creature that's afraid of fire. In the book, it's Dr. Frankenstein who creates the monster (so, it's called "Frankenstein's monster") and he is fast, agile and brilliant. The monster sets about destroying everything treasured by the doctor because Frankenstein won't make him a mate.
A great read. I recommend it highly. Everyone that I've spoken to, that's read it, rates it as one of their favorites.
2007-02-23 16:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by Six Stringer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know a lot of people might say this, but Stephen King all the way. and my fav. bok would probably be King's book "Night Shift".
amazing short stories written by him that always freak me out (well most of them, some arent that scary, but still good lol).
2007-02-23 15:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by XO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stephen king-the talisman.because of the variety of characters.
2007-02-23 15:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by whiteman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... many Price was pretty creepy
2007-02-23 15:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋