Hello Jefferson,
On Apr 21, 1998 at 13:19, Jefferson Whitehead wrote to Jack Smith:
 JS>>  JW>> The only SK book I really enjoyed reading was "Cujo."
 JS>>  LG> Hmmm... not exactly a resounding review.... Is that an
 JS>>  LG> indictment on Stephen King's writing, or just your
 JS>>  LG> reading preferences?
 JS>> To each his own. 
 JW> Yes, "to each his own" - that is the way it should be, is
 JW> that not so? I believe SK has gone somewhat "overboard" on
 JW> some of his stories; I still prefer "true to life" stories,
 JW> whether by King or anyone else.
Surely is.  But we'll have to agree to disagree on King.  I've read almost 
all of his books and I remember one short story in one of the collections 
that I didn't like at all.  I can't remember the title of it now.  Of course 
some are better than others, as with any author.  You mentioned "Cujo"; there 
are a few others by SK which are "closer to reality" as well.  I'm the type 
who believes that something like the story in "The Stand" could actually 
happen, though. "Misery", "Gerald's Game", and "Dolores Claiborne" are also 
written in the "realm of the possible".  But if you don't like fantasy, stay 
away from books like The Dark Tower series and "The Eyes Of The Dragon".
 JS>> "Stand By Me" is "The Body" in the "Different Seasons"
 JS>> collection.  stories are great as are both movies.  (RH&)SR
 JS>> is the _only_ SK movi is actually better than the book.
 JS>> Usually the reverse is true, some wide margin.
 JW> Yes, I agree. By the way, what do your various symbols or
 JW> abreviations mean?  Such as : (RH&)SR ???
I hate typing. (RH&)SR is "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption".  Symbols 
like ":-)" and "" denote a "smiley-face" and a "grin".  You'll see quite a 
few of those in echomail and on the Internet.  If you see "BTW", that's "By 
the way."
Best,
 -Jack
 ogre@nashville.com
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