[Correction] Great review. Thank you. Just found your channel while looking for an audio-read of King's "Eyes of the Dragon" and "The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three." I vaguely remember this anthology, including this story, and the other stories were more memorable. I hope I'm not mistaken, but if "The Long Walk" was in this one, I liked and remember it more. So, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the others. Regarding this story, though, I saw you were looking to trying some science fiction, so you might like to take an occasional trip into The Twilight Zone (TV series and anthologies of short stories) because, man, they do psychological dives and mob mentality extremely well. Two that are a kind of psychological companion pieces to that part in "Rage" about the other students turning on the moral kid are "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street" and "The Shelter" (which takes place during a party). I believe those two are available in story form in the books, but if not, watching the episodes are beyond worth it
I read it way back in the 70s in The Bachman Books. I was in high school at the time, and a big King fan already. It was not good, especially considering how good King became as his skills developed within just a few years. I mean the guy went from this trash to Carrie in a very short period. The Bachman Books was published after King became a #1 seller with Carrie, sort of a cash in on his new fame. I felt a little slighted buying it. The story is so bad it's not even worth a read.
I would definitely agree that it doesn't stand up to his best work. However, I disagree that it's not even worth a read. Especially since it's short and not a large time investment. There are things worth appreciating, such as showcasing our main character's humanity without glorifying or romanticizing his behavior. There's an acknowledgment of his mental health struggles without making him overly sympathetic, etc. That being said, I can 100% understand it not being someone's cup of tea. I felt a lot of conflicting feelings while reading it myself.
I always love the argument that media influences real life crimes, it's true too; I played lots of Super Mario when I was young and now all I do is jump on mushrooms and kick turtles lol Okay it's bugging me now what does the rest of your Tshirt say
So there is a direct link between Rage and Catcher In the Rye which also has an annoying, "realness"-obsessed protagonist and has been linked to at least one attempted presidential assassination.
That's so funny you bring that up. Catcher in the Rye is a book I've been meaning to read for years and I even thought of it when reading this. But my comparison was based on nothing more than preconceived notions. I really need to make reading it a priority!
I read it so many years ago, hardly remember it, so I really appreciate you handling of it here. Very well done.
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
Enjoyed your video. I'll probably never get to read the novella, so I appreciate your deep dive. Thanks!
There are ways to get it digitally 🏴☠
@@centy64 Thanks, I'll look into it.
Thank you!
[Correction] Great review. Thank you.
Just found your channel while looking for an audio-read of King's "Eyes of the Dragon" and "The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three."
I vaguely remember this anthology, including this story, and the other stories were more memorable. I hope I'm not mistaken, but if "The Long Walk" was in this one, I liked and remember it more. So, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the others.
Regarding this story, though, I saw you were looking to trying some science fiction, so you might like to take an occasional trip into The Twilight Zone (TV series and anthologies of short stories) because, man, they do psychological dives and mob mentality extremely well.
Two that are a kind of psychological companion pieces to that part in "Rage" about the other students turning on the moral kid are "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street" and "The Shelter" (which takes place during a party).
I believe those two are available in story form in the books, but if not, watching the episodes are beyond worth it
Oh, those sound intriguing! Thanks for the recommendation! 😊
Enjoyed
Suberb video. And there is no fly ruining your day.
Thank you, but I'm concerned you may have jinxed me. Lol.
Nice site 🎃I subscribed!
Thank you! Welcome aboard! ❤️
I read it way back in the 70s in The Bachman Books. I was in high school at the time, and a big King fan already. It was not good, especially considering how good King became as his skills developed within just a few years. I mean the guy went from this trash to Carrie in a very short period. The Bachman Books was published after King became a #1 seller with Carrie, sort of a cash in on his new fame. I felt a little slighted buying it. The story is so bad it's not even worth a read.
I would definitely agree that it doesn't stand up to his best work. However, I disagree that it's not even worth a read. Especially since it's short and not a large time investment. There are things worth appreciating, such as showcasing our main character's humanity without glorifying or romanticizing his behavior. There's an acknowledgment of his mental health struggles without making him overly sympathetic, etc.
That being said, I can 100% understand it not being someone's cup of tea. I felt a lot of conflicting feelings while reading it myself.
I read it years ago before any of the real stuff happened.
i've been trying to get my hands on 'the running man' by stephen king.......checks uk amazon. three quid for 'the running man', sweet
Nice! The stars have aligned! I haven't read the other stories in 'The Bachman Books' yet, but they're all on the TBR.
@@Scare-o-lyn just got it
I read it in high school thought it was the best SK writing of the time(The Whole book).
I haven't read the other stories yet, but I did find 'Rage' engaging in a way that makes me want to read them soon!
I always love the argument that media influences real life crimes, it's true too; I played lots of Super Mario when I was young and now all I do is jump on mushrooms and kick turtles lol
Okay it's bugging me now what does the rest of your Tshirt say
There's a picture of a rabbit (in a petticoat, smoking a cigar) and it says, "If you need me, I'll be in the void." Lmao.
This is the best comment I’ve read today. Maybe ever. 😂
So there is a direct link between Rage and Catcher In the Rye which also has an annoying, "realness"-obsessed protagonist and has been linked to at least one attempted presidential assassination.
That's so funny you bring that up. Catcher in the Rye is a book I've been meaning to read for years and I even thought of it when reading this. But my comparison was based on nothing more than preconceived notions. I really need to make reading it a priority!
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