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A review by gwimo
Selections from Skeleton Crew by Stephen King
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Some stories I liked, some I didn't. I understand this isn't the full audiobook - something that Libby didn't tell me about when I checked it out from the library. It consists of only 4 of the 22 stories from Skeleton Crew - something that should have been obvious when I checked out the audiobook as it was only about 5hrs long.
What gets me though, is King's use of a certain n-word. Since I normally don't read books by him, I never realized how freely he used - or still uses (like I said, he isn't an author I read often) - the word. Hearing Matthew Broderick reading it somehow made it worse for me. I guess someone could tell me that the stories were a product of their time, but most of them are about as old as I am. Doesn't make it right, does it?
"The Raft" is a personal favorite of mine, strictly because of its adaptation featured in one of the Creepshow movies, I believe the second one. It never occurred to me, though it should have, that it was written by Stephen King. This is my first "read" of the short story, and it will probably be something I revisit in the near future as I own a copy of the collection.
"Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" is another story I want to revisit because the narrator's voice sort of made me want to snooze. Just wasn't feeling it, but the concept of the story seems interesting.
"The Monkey" is another favorite of mine, because I remember seeing the cover as a child and being both frightened and intrigued by the book. Funnily enough, that seemed to be its purpose. Matthew Broderick gave a wonderful presentation of the story - racist language aside, obviously - but I've been in love with the man since I can remember so I might be a little bias.
I put the next review as a spoiler because, I don't know. It might be considered one by most people.
"Gramma" gave me the chills. I related to George a little - his reluctance at giving his grandmother a hug that is; although my grandmother was sweet and loving and not at all a witch. But the idea of her passing while I was alone with her always had crossed my mind. That in itself is a terrifying concept for a child, but watching her come back? Blood chilling.
What gets me though, is King's use of a certain n-word. Since I normally don't read books by him, I never realized how freely he used - or still uses (like I said, he isn't an author I read often) - the word. Hearing Matthew Broderick reading it somehow made it worse for me. I guess someone could tell me that the stories were a product of their time, but most of them are about as old as I am. Doesn't make it right, does it?
"The Raft" is a personal favorite of mine, strictly because of its adaptation featured in one of the Creepshow movies, I believe the second one. It never occurred to me, though it should have, that it was written by Stephen King. This is my first "read" of the short story, and it will probably be something I revisit in the near future as I own a copy of the collection.
"Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" is another story I want to revisit because the narrator's voice sort of made me want to snooze. Just wasn't feeling it, but the concept of the story seems interesting.
"The Monkey" is another favorite of mine, because I remember seeing the cover as a child and being both frightened and intrigued by the book. Funnily enough, that seemed to be its purpose. Matthew Broderick gave a wonderful presentation of the story - racist language aside, obviously - but I've been in love with the man since I can remember so I might be a little bias.
I put the next review as a spoiler because, I don't know. It might be considered one by most people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Racial slurs