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A review by daringdelaney
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
funny
informative
slow-paced
3.5
Star rating out of 5:
3.5/5
Would I recommend the book:
Yes, to any aspiring author but also to fans of Stephen King.
My favorite part was:
How casual he is and funny. He said "readers of this may call me arrogant for saying this but..." Or things to that effect a few times and it was hilarious.
As a fan I really liked getting a first hand account of his life.
Do i think the book is well written? Why is or isn't it? Was it engaging, delightful, or inspiring? Was it staid, boring, or contrived?
It was very well written. I'm not an author but I believe any author should read this.
Was it what you expected it to be?
In some ways yes but I also didn't know how very "all in" he is when he is writing, that "reveal" was unexpected.
How I discovered the book:
Haley Pham
Format I read it in: Audiobook. Stephen King himself read it
3.5/5
Would I recommend the book:
Yes, to any aspiring author but also to fans of Stephen King.
My favorite part was:
How casual he is and funny. He said "readers of this may call me arrogant for saying this but..." Or things to that effect a few times and it was hilarious.
As a fan I really liked getting a first hand account of his life.
Do i think the book is well written? Why is or isn't it? Was it engaging, delightful, or inspiring? Was it staid, boring, or contrived?
It was very well written. I'm not an author but I believe any author should read this.
Was it what you expected it to be?
In some ways yes but I also didn't know how very "all in" he is when he is writing, that "reveal" was unexpected.
How I discovered the book:
Haley Pham
Format I read it in: Audiobook. Stephen King himself read it
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood