A review by crystals_library
The Science of Stephen King: The Truth Behind Pennywise, Jack Torrance, Carrie, Cujo, and More Iconic Characters from the Master of Horror by Kelly Florence, Meg Hafdahl
4.0
I consider myself a baby Stephen King fan, but I do think I have earned the label of #ConstantReader . I started reading his books a little over two years ago. In that time, I have read at least one King book a month. Prior to that, I had only read Hearts in Atlantis.
Meg Hafdahl sent me a copy of her newest book The Science of Stephen King that she co-wrote with her podcast co-host, Kelly Florence! Meg and Kelly co-host the podcast, Horror Rewind.
The Science of Stephen King features 30 of King's books and separates them into their prospective decades. I asked Meg if I should skip the chapters about books where I haven't read them yet and she advised that they contain spoilers, so I should. Of the 30 books features, I have read 18 of the books. Technically I haven't read the entire book, but I did read the 18 chapters that correlate to those books.
Meg and Kelly chose different scientific topics that these King books feature and cover them at a high level using research, interviews, and personal anecdotes. From menstruation in Carrie to reanimation in Pet Sematary and time travel in 11/22/63, Meg and Kelly use non-fiction to discuss these fictional books.
The Science of Stephen King is a fun addition to any King library. I look forward to reading the rest of the chapters as I continue my King reading with the #KeeperOfKing crew.
Meg Hafdahl sent me a copy of her newest book The Science of Stephen King that she co-wrote with her podcast co-host, Kelly Florence! Meg and Kelly co-host the podcast, Horror Rewind.
The Science of Stephen King features 30 of King's books and separates them into their prospective decades. I asked Meg if I should skip the chapters about books where I haven't read them yet and she advised that they contain spoilers, so I should. Of the 30 books features, I have read 18 of the books. Technically I haven't read the entire book, but I did read the 18 chapters that correlate to those books.
Meg and Kelly chose different scientific topics that these King books feature and cover them at a high level using research, interviews, and personal anecdotes. From menstruation in Carrie to reanimation in Pet Sematary and time travel in 11/22/63, Meg and Kelly use non-fiction to discuss these fictional books.
The Science of Stephen King is a fun addition to any King library. I look forward to reading the rest of the chapters as I continue my King reading with the #KeeperOfKing crew.