Opinions on Stephen King - eviltoast

This may sound dumb, but I’ve never read for this man. I’ve always just heard about him on social media but never ventured to read his work. Opinions, please. Should I invest? Feeling like fiction lately. I’ve read so much non-fiction through throughout my life that I think I deserve a couple of fiction books to get busy with for a little while. Thanks in advance

EDIT: Thank you so much to all who answered. I have read and appreciated every single comment. I have decided to start with fairy tale since I ran into the book at Walmart. So giving that a shot to see. Thank you so much

  • trainsaresexy@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I’d start with a smaller one. His writing is very steady and consistent. Sometimes there are weird sexual undertones (weird in a bad way).

    I’d recommend Terry Pratchett Discworld. I can’t get into King but Pratchett is good for my English soul.

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      2 months ago

      I like Pratchett’s world building but I hate the naming of things. I lose track of the who and where because my brain refuses the associations.