Every Stephen King book *RANKED* 📚🎉 My spoiler-free countdown of King's entire bibliography!
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- Well, well, well...I've covered all the books, so now it's time to rank them! in this video I will reveal MY overall ranking of Stephen King's ENTIRE BIBLIOGRAPHY, and will do so in a SPOILER-FREE fashion. So, strap in, get comfortable, and enjoy!
*Ranking starts at 04:13 because I went a little overboard on the intro rambling...sorry, I was too excited and nervous*
00:00 Intro
04:13 Ranking begins!
Oh, and let me know you favourites, least favourites and any choices of mine you wildly disagree with ;-)
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1. 27:32
2. 27:14
3. 26:50
4. 26:27
5. 25:28
6. 25:12
7. 25:06
8. 25:00
9. 24:48
10. 24:35
11. 24:18
12. 24:05
13. 23:57
14. 23:44
15. 23:25
16. 23:06
17. 22:59
18. 22:51
19. 22:40
20. 22:34
21. 22:13
22. 21:56
23. 21:38
24. 21:27
25. 21:10
Bonus 26:04
26. 20:56
27. 20:44
28. 20:25
29. 20:14
30. 19:42
31. 19:22
32. 19:00
33. 18:45
34. 18:28
35. 18:05
36. 17:50
37. 17:39
38. 17:32
39. 17:10
40. 16:50
41. 16:40
42. 16:14
43. 16:00
44. 15:52
45. 15:41
46. 15:29
47. 15:15
48. 14:51
49. 14:32
50. 14:15
51. 13:38
52. 13:22
53. 13:02
54. 12:56
55. 12:35
Bonus. 19:54
56. 11:38
57. 11:03
58. 10:28
59. 9:57
60. 9:14
61. 8:53
62. 8:26
63. 8:05
64. 7:56
65. 7:20
66. 7:08
67. 6:50
68. 6:36
69. 6:14
70. 5:56
71. 5:39
72. 5:28
73. 5:24
74. 5:04
75. 4:47
76. 4:29
77. 4:13
This is going above and beyond, thank you!
Hilarious that every single King ranking video has wildly different rankings. Shows how iconic King is.
Absolutely - and what a wide-ranging bibliography he has
it just shows how you can be a mediocre writer and if you have backing of a good publishing house and it's advertising arm (and you got in in the late 70s) you could truly corner a market. BUT EVEN MORE THAN THAT it shows how americans have absolutely no taste in literature
@jerkchickenblog who’s the mediocre writer? This video is about Stephen King, and he - imo - is one of the best there’s ever been
I think it shows what an amazing author he is that so many would rank his works so differently. Loved your unique take.
Totally agree! Something for everyone 😊
I agree but IT usually seems to be no.2 and no.1 is something personal
yesterday bought "long walk" and im only hhalf way in, but its the first book in YEARS that keeps me thinking about the it and makes me kind of obsessed to read more and more. his writing style is soo good and i am really excited to read more books of him
Nice! I love the Long Walk!
I love the Long Walk too. In my top 5 so far. Haven’t read even close to all. I listened to it while walking my dog. Very apropos
I’ve been a King fan since I was 11, and have read everything he has written.
The Long Walk is in my Top 3 and still haunts my thoughts decades later x
Elevation over The stand was a very interesting moment lol
Lol *whatever* came right after The Stand was going to be interesting 😂
Stand ranking is the hottest take this year
I don’t know, give the recent ‘Firestarters’ episode of The Losers’ Club podcast a listen for my views on Wizard and Glass 😂
Read that comment during an ad break right before he ranked it!
Thx Dave for putting this together - been keying into your reviews as I complete the Dark Tower for the very first time (including The Stand, Salem's Lot, Insomnia, ) as soon as I wrap up a book I tune into your thoughts of it, respecting your POV.
Thankee-Sai! Much appreciated!
I’ve recently read my first book by Stephen King; Billy Summers and thought it was absolutely brilliant and left me wanting to read more of his work, and this is how I came across your channel. To say you’ve ranked it at 49 tells me there’s a hell of a lot more by SK that I need to discover!
Liked and subscribed!
Wonderful! Thank you and welcome to the world of reading Stephen King!
i've been sick all day and imagine my surprise when i get good enough to turn on my tv and saw this. i only recently found your channel and you've turned me into a major SK fan. i cannot wait to watch this!! this channel is amazing and so informative and entertaining. thank you!!
You should also check out this RUclips channel called a great underTaking the channel totally focuses on Stephen king's books and best and worst adaptations of kings work from the stand to the shining
@@angelaholmes8888 Thank you! I'll check them out now!
Thank *you* - that’s a really kind thing to say. Hope you feel better soon!
@@DaveReadsKing i finished duma key, and even though i only gave it a 3.5 out of 5, it has the MOST HAUNTING/EMOTIONALLY JARRING line i have EVER read in ANY BOOK. the "leave a message after the beep" part had me audibly scream!!! such a good way to send a shiver down the reader's spine!!! OMG.
i'm starting REVIVAL now. in the mood for a dark af book so this seems right up my alley! thanks for introducing me to SK!
You’re so welcome! Glad you’re enjoying it 😊
I’ve just started reading Stephen King in the last year. Thank you for the list ! It’ll help me figure out which one I should read next
Nice! I also made a Stephen King starter kit a while ago, which might help too: ruclips.net/video/Hse6mYi-YfQ/видео.html
Thanks for this Ranking bc I have some Stephen King books my parents gave me and I didn't know what to start off with and I just finished the first book for the Dark Tower, personally I already love it. One of the first book series I actually am invested in! Can't wait to read more of Stephen King's Bibliography!
Awesome! Enjoy!
Looking forward to the movies ranking as well. Sounds great. This is definitely my favourite book tube channel. Keep it up.
Thanks!
One of the most entertaining ranking lists I've watched! Gonna subscribe rn
Thank you! Much appreciated 😊
Thanks Dave. Ive Been Waiting for these for about a decade.
Ha! Hope it was worth the wait!
Great video! You did a wonderful job ranking them. It is so hard to do with so many books! My personal favorites (of all that I have read so far) are 11/22/63 and Duma Key!
Thank you! Those two are both excellent 👌
Love to see other listings of King. I've only read a little more than half his books so I'm excited to fill in my list reading them, but The Stand is definitely my favorite book he has written. I have no problem with where you rank it.
👍👍👍
Wow. Regulators above The Stand? I appreciate your courage in making this list!
Seriously, though, I love seeing people’s differing opinions on iconic works like this. Great video. Loved your thoughts.
Thanks!
Glad to see Under the Dome getting some love! Great vid!
Thank you!
Really cool video I just finished under the dome and I always come to your channel to figure out which book to read next.
Nice, thank you!
No prob you rock
Really appreciate this full list - a really thoughtful one - in less than a half hour. I feel like needful things didn’t get much love for a long time but now so many people are talking about it! It’s definitely in my top 3. Dead Zone is right there too. Great list!
Also, I need to know if we can order that sweatshirt anywhere?
Needful things is so underrated
Totally
Thank you very much! The sweatshirt is from www.ka-tet19.net/ - it’s so comfy…their stuff is awesome
Hey there! Just seen this video, nice work you did ranking them all! I've been reading King for the last couple years (I have still like 75% of his work to go), and I must say that Rose Madder, although a compelling premise for me, its execution was too... beating-around-the-bushy performed, so I struggled to keep up with it, though the finale is great. I'd say my faves so far are The Shining (currently finishing it), and I did love Different Seasons, highlighting Apt Pupil, omg that one.
That’s a pretty good pair at the top of your list! Hope you enjoy digging into the rest of his bibliography 😊
I didn't even care about your list spots. I was just super entertained listening to your thoughts on each book. This was fantastic!! Cool video. Watched in one sitting haha
Nice, thanks! I recorded it in one go too - racing the fading light 😂
What a list! I'm at the age of 18 and I'm just starting to get into Stephen King and I'm completely obsessed. I've been following your channel for some time now and i think you do an amazing job! I've only read Misery(being my fav one), Pet Semetary and Salem's Lot so far and I have The Shining, The Outsider and The Stand coming up next. I'm really looking forward to get invested into The Dark Tower seires at some point. Keep up the good work!
I wish I was 18 again, and reading King for the first time.
Thank you - you've got some great ones coming up!
Misery is such a simple plot with no supernatural monsters and yet is one of the most terrifying stories I’ve read.
Absolutely - so tight, claustrophobic and intense!
Read Running man and Thinner.
I am currently going through the DT series following your reading list. I am in the Stand and in my perspective, I think it's the best of the series so far. Drawing was incredible and wild, but Stand is just really well written, dense, but well written. Excited to keep going through the series.
Nice! And thank you for using my list too, that means a lot 💖
@@DaveReadsKing yeah I thought it was a nice list and I’m following it! Great way to explore the world and get to the Tower the long way around
I’m doing your dark tower reading list(with a couple of deviations thanks to the limitations of my local library) and so far Insomnia is my favorite. Thanks again
Excellent! I'm a huge Insomnia fan too 🙂
Excellent! Very excited for this video!
Ace - enjoy!
Great video! I can't wait for the new year to see your opinions on the adaptations. I have to say I really don't understand the 'Salem's Lot hype. The vampires never really did anything for me. I genuinely found the True Knot scarier. Oh and Christine is a top 5 book for sure, that ending had me in tears.
Yeah the true knot are scary and christine is a great read
Nice! RE The Lot, I think most of the power of that me is actually the dark atmosphere and the messed up town…the vampires are a nice bonus!
Fun vid! I’m a King novice but have enjoyed ‘Salem’s Lot and Apt Pupil and am LOVING 11/22/63 right now in the middle. Can’t wait to get to some of your other favs!
Nice! Enjoy!
Hey I really liked this video keep up the good work!! I’ve been looking for a channel that mainly focuses on Stephen King so this is perfect. I’m new to the Stephen King fandom but I’m trying to read all of his books. I started Misery yesterday and it’s pretty good so far. I’m gonna buy the Bachman books with Rage in it so I’m super excited.. my ranking for the 5 I’ve read is
1. It
2. Carrie
3. The Body
4. The Shining
5. Later
I liked the Shining but it got pretty slow at times, but It and Carrie are amazing. I’m 50 pages into Misery but it’s pretty good so far!
You’ve started with a good five…and so many more still to discover! Welcome to being a Constant Reader!
Great review!
I've never read King, but am thinking of starting soon. Do you have any opinions on where to start?
Thanks
Well, one of my first ever videos was my picks for a Stephen King starter kit - exactly for questions like this! ruclips.net/video/Hse6mYi-YfQ/видео.html
For a short, sharp answer here though, you won’t go wrong with either Night Shift (short stories) or ‘Salem’s Lot 👍 enjoy!
Looking forward to 19 reasons to read Charlie the Choo Choo...the real number 1 on your list, hah! Wonderful job Dave- your hard work is appreciated. Been following your journey for quite some time and you've made me quite a King fanatic. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much!
Your Carrie comment made me laugh out loud. Love it. Was surprised you didn't use the ending as the primary reason to put The Stand so far down
When it comes to the Stand, there’s lots more than just the ending that I’m not into 😂
I actually appreciate your honesty about The Stand. It's in my top 5, but too many people give passes to things that they don't love just because they're "supposed" to love it. Cormac McCarthy is my favorite writer by a mile. I'm not enjoying his latest book at all. If you would of asked me two months ago if the man was capable of writing something I didn't love, then I would of told you no. Just because you love the writer doesn't mean you have to love everything by them.
Totally - especially with someone like King who has almost 80 books...they can't all be bangers
Like the Stand. Not one of his best. Give it 4 stars. Put it about 25 in a King Top 50.
Yes it does! Shame on you! I’m going to write him and tell him you were bad mouthing his latest work! That’ll teach you!
@@dionst.michael1482 😂 Who, Cormac McCarthy? Might be a problem now.
Some I would add on your top 20 would be Hearts in Atantis (low men in yellow coats!!) Also, 1922, amazing stories there, Loved the Mist as well
Hearts was close to making my 20…it’s so good!
I loved Duma Key also. So underrated. If I was to do a top five
5. The Green Mile
4. Duma Key
3. Christine
2. Misery
1. 11/22/63
That’s a pretty solid top 5!
Interesting take
Been about a few months now. I'm almost done reading all of his works with the Dark Tower series to finish! Just about to start SoS
Anyway top video. Never easy to rank things like this and I'd bet in a year there would be slight changes
For me. Duma Key much higher. I'll not mention The Stand and the Dead Zone was my second ever read for King and would make my top 5 easily. Not that I've tried to do what you just did for us!
Keep em coming
Oh and to add. So far Wastelands is my fave DT book and I agree with your thoughts on Insomnia which I read exactly when you recommended 🙂
Thank you!
@@mickeyb4551 Nice!
Great job! Of the 6 I've read, Doctor Sleep is my favourite.
Nice! And you’ve still got so many more to discover!
I'm just getting into the stephen king world, I've read a handful in my life, but I've started reading his books in publication order. Only on salems lot so a long ways to go, but I'm enjoying it so far! My favorites are carrie and misery.
Oh nice! You’ve got some *great* times ahead of you!
Did I miss the Cell in the list?
I know a lot who don’t like it but I loved it.
Also, loved the rankings (most of it). Subscribing to the newsletter :)
It’s there - quite low down 😂 and thanks for subscribing!
Thank you for including Storm of the Century…one of my favorite stories!
Yes! Such a good one!
i gotta ask, where did you find those copies on the top shelf that all seem to match? They look great but I can't seem to find them on amazon or my local Barnes and Noble
Those are my Rainbow Hodders - U.K. paperbacks from 2007-2009. I cover them in more detail and talk about how to try and track them down in this video: ruclips.net/video/2wMzDyDizFo/видео.html 👍👍
I have to admit, I squealed with joy when I realized that Dead Zone is your number one! I was thinking through the whole video "when is my favorite going to show up, people always rank it around the middle" but it's number one! Wohoo!!
I just recently read the dead zone I absolutely enjoyed it I'm also a fan of the movie adaptation but not the tv series
@@angelaholmes8888 I like the movie as well, I have not watched the TV series though : )
@@Friedphesh I hope you will enjoy the tv show when you watch it
Yesssss! 🙌🙌
I saw the movie when i was a little kid maybe 6 and to this day i remember it vividly. Havent read the book yet
I'm not a Stephen King fan, mostly because supernatural stories don't interest me (but also his writing style), so Roadwork is one of the few I've read and the only one I really like. Not just because it's not supernatural, but also because it's by far the most minimalist in terms of style that I've seen from him. Glad it's at the bottom of the list since I started watching just to see where it would rank and you saved me quite a bit of time, haha. If you or anyone else would care to point me to another non-supernatural novel with similar stripped-down writing compared to his usual style, I'd love to give it a try.
😂 happy to help.
As for other stripped down ones…er…The Colorado Kid could be one for you. Elevation too, and all four in Different Seasons maybe
Excellent ranking vid. Happy to see your 'top' picks are similar to my own. :)
#1 Pet Sematary (My first King - read way back in 1984!)
#2 Dead Zone (Actually re-reading at the moment - Johnny has just 'come back' and is still in hospital)
#3 11/22/63 (I'm a big buff on JFK, so this was always going to interest me)
#4 The Tommyknockers (Guilty pleasure)
#5 Different Seasons (King's best story collection - Two exceptional films)
Look forward to checking out more of your stuff - Best Wishes! 🥸
That’s a pretty good top five! Well, maybe less so number 4 😂
Been waiting for this one! Thank you!!!! 🤘🔥🚬🔪🎈
You’re welcome - enjoy!
Great List... I'm glad that when you mentioned Wizard and Glass you added that objectively it's a good book... I've almost been nervous to reread it because it is arguably my favorite King book and don't want to dissapoint myself now at an older more cynical age 😂... My top 5 are...
1. Pet Sematary
2. Wizard & Glass
3. Different Seasons
4. Needful Things
5. Night Shift.
That’s a pretty great top 5!
Wow, you did it, congratulations! I really like this list. Happy that Keyhole is not at the very bottom. 😂 And happy that Lisey's Story is so high up there. Did you include Just after Sunset? Maybe I've missed it.
Thank you! As for Just After Sunset, I think I placed it at 34, above Doctor Sleep and below Revival 🙂at least, that's where it is on the list I made the video from, whether my addled brain remembered to mention it while recording is another thing 😂
@@DaveReadsKing Oh yes, you're right. Agree that it's also a great one.
I just read Pet Semetary. Wow I can’t believe I waited 10 years leaving this on my TBR
But also I can appreciate the story much more now that I’m in my 30s
It’s such a powerful one - glad you liked it!
My #1 is Wizard and Glass: the plot and writing hit all the right buttons for me. My current #77 is Black House: the only King book that I wanted to DNF several times throughout while reading. An absolute slog for me.
LOL I'm also not a huge fan of The Stand, but do have some love for it. The first third of book (until the groups get settled in Vegas and Boulder) is excellent and my justification ranking it in the high 30's.
Keep up the great content. It's much appreciated and always entertaining.
Thank you! And, objectively, I can totally see that with Wizard and Glass…it’s an incredible book, just not for me. And I agree on the Stand’s opening too…some of his scariest stuff!
only king bbook i've read is the mist so a novella...if i read something like It would that ruin all his other books or should I just read what i can get my hands on and I'll appreciate it?
Nope! It is a great place to go next - a big one, but a great one!
You showed 20+ Stephen King books that I've never even heard of and I cannot wait to add em to my list.
Excellent! Happy hunting and happy reading!
I recently got into Stephen King and my mom just found her old collection of his books. She’s letting me read them and I could not be any more excited
Oh awesome! Enjoy!
the case with fairy tale seems to be you either love it or hate it. i’m 15 and i’ve started reading king not too long ago and i’m already obsessed with his works. i’ve read the shining and pet semetary and i fucking loved them, although fairy tale is so unbelievably different to them. i’m only half way through it so far and i love it, i’m so hooked with the story of charlie and rades. i’m not as hooked as i was at the beginning with the relationship of mr bowditch and charlie but i’m certainly looking forward to the rest of the book. i guess it does just depend on what you like to read but i can see myself enjoying this one a lot!
Nice! Hope you enjoy the rest of it!
Hi Dave,
I haven't seen any video review on the new Stephen King book and your thoughts on it. It's getting lot of good reviews everywhere.
My review of it went live Sunday morning: Stephen King - You Like It Darker *SPOILER FREE REVIEW* of his new collection for 2024!
ruclips.net/video/61M2_VfAEn8/видео.html
Congratulations on catching up to the King and reviewing all his work. It has been a blast watching for the past to years.
My list but I haven't read that many
1 Salem's lot
2 The Shinning
3 The long walk
4 Different seasons
5 Needful things
6 Carrie
7 The stand
8 Rage
9 Roadwork
10ish Firestarter (DNF just didn't like it)
Misery (reading this one about a 100 pages in and It's great)
On writing (It's great especially for amateur writers like myself. Just didn't feel right on the list.)
The long walk and needful things are great but so underrated
That’s a cracking top five!
@@angelaholmes8888 agree. The long walk is a masterpiece. Top of my king re read list.
I need to read Christine, kinda left it until now because others say it's garbage. But if it has the Dave seal of approval... By the way, would love to see a short story ranking video. Curious where they all sit for you.
Oh Christine is ace, totally worth it! As for a short story ranking, it’s already on my list…just need some time to plan it, as there is a lot to get through!
I think you were spot on with your description of "The Stand"
Thanks - you’re part of a very small club 😂
Thanks for making this !
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Love how different your list is from most others. Dead Zone is also my number one.
*insert the Paul Rudd saying look at us gif right here* 😊😊
Any chance of an old king vs new king discussion?
That is a cool idea - I’ll add it to the list!
first time watching your vids and this is a stunner, well done! some of your editions are really bonkers, as in: where did you even get those? amazing collection. i agree with some, disagree with others. my fave is IT, least favorite... i think 11/22/63.
Thank you! Which editions in particular caught your eye?
@@DaveReadsKing well, I thought the Under the Dome edition you showed was kinda weird with... I don't know, was that a picture from the show? overall, most are just spectacular. :)
@readablesbykane ha! Those UK Under the Domes are weird for sure…not from the tv show though, that one was a first edition paperback. They released a few covers, each with a confused-looking white person of varying ages looking up at the sky! Very odd!
Hey Dave
Do you have the long sleeve you're wearing in this vid for sale on a merch page somewhere?
The Castle Rock sweater? That was a purchase from the company Ka-tet 19…check them out! www-ka-tet19-net.myshopify.com/
@@DaveReadsKing Thanks!
You’re welcome
Wow, I've never seen anyone else ever have Wizard & Glass be their least favorite DT book and The Wastelands be their favorite DT book (not counting Insomnia) besides me, but glad to see now that I'm not the only one, lol. You did lose me though on where you ranked The Stand. But seriously, great job on the ranking list.
Thanks! Solidarity on the Wizard and Glass rating 😂
Yeah, I don't like the ranking of The Stand, but to each his own! I would have a really hard time ranking all of these. Respect!
Yeah I totally would had found it to be difficult to rank all books
Thanks so much. I know my thoughts on The stand are a bit spicy, but you have to go with your gut
THE STAND is a Bloated Borefest, I couldn't get past page 300, and that's the 740 page 1978 version. Great Ranking!😀
😂 thanks!
Your King tastes are very similar to mine. I've only maybe read 20 or so of his books but The Dead Zone is my favorite. I read it as a kid and found it boring, because I had come into it off that high from IT and Cujo and wanted more scary. But as a grown man, it's just perfect.
Totally - it’s such a mature book…wild that it came so early in his career too. Thanks for the comment!
@@DaveReadsKing thanks for the video! I'm slowly working my way through King's bibliography and this gave me some inspiration on where to order the ones I haven't read yet.
@@Joshmosis2.0 excellent - happy to help!
I definitely put song of susannah at the top when it comes to the dark tower series along with wizard and glass and the wastelands
Nice! Another Susannah fan!
When you hit N° 3 I tried to guess the next 2 books. IT was obviously one and then I thought "oh, it's Desperation!". Turns out it wasn't and I've got Alzheimer's. I find it increible that you have read everything that SK has published. Nice video!
Thank you!
My all-time favorites are Revival, Different Seasons, Blaze, If It Bleeds, Misery, 11/22/63, and The Dead Zone. My number 77: Lisey's Story.
Love some of those top choices - bottom choice breaks my heart a bit but it’s *your* choice and I totally respect it!
The dead zone and revival are really great
Did you review the abridged or unabridged version of the stand ?
The uncut version
My first SK book is Fairy Tale. I suppose the only way is up up up
Awesome list!
😂 yep!
My all time favorites are
Dolores Claiborne
Billy summers
The gunslinger
Rose madder
The wastelands
Wizard and glass
The talisman
Insomnia
Eyes of the dragon
Needful things
Nice!
@@DaveReadsKing thanks 🙂
This was recommended by the algorythm, great stuff mate, i think im gonna finally read pet cementery
Nice! And welcome, glad you liked the video!
Great ranking! Now where do you think Holly fits in?
Good question. I currently have just under a quarter of Holly left…I’d probably rank it in the 40s - better than End of Watch for sure
@@DaveReadsKing 40s is not bad. I enjoyed it a lot, but I read like only 11 books from Stephen King so far.
Hey Dave this was a good video and I can't wait to see more from you when it comes to Stephen King and RUclips you are the best Stephen King RUclipsr I love Stephen King but I'm just a kid so I can't read all of his books but the books I've read Are The Shining The Green Mile The Dead Zone and Dr sleep I love Stephen King
You definitely should check out this RUclips channel called a great underTaking it focuses on everything king from his books to his tv/movie adaptations from the best to the worst
OMG thanks I will
Thanks so much! You’ve still got plenty of time to read everything!
@@DaveReadsKing you are very welcome and yes you are right now that I have grown up a little bit my brother said I am at the age where I can start reading Needful Things So I guess that's good
Love that you have the rare out of print hodders but my question is why is duma key taller, it has the exact same 978 isbn but is taller then all my others. Was wondering if you knew since you have them too.
I wish I knew the answer to that! It’s the same with Stephen King Goes to the Movies - I have taller and normal sized versions for both and it is bizarre!
@@DaveReadsKingmaybe it could be to do with the hardback release of them? Also thank you for rating liseys story so high. Lisey, Salem’s lot, fire starter are my top three by him.
@nursemain3174 nice!
Current top 10 and bottom 5 (I've not read all of his books, got about 20 or so left to go)
Favourites...
1. The Stand
2. It
3. Dark Tower VII - The Dark Tower
4. 11/22/63
5. Needful Things
6. Salem's Lot
7. Under the Dome
8. Dark Tower II - Drawing of the Three
9. The Green Mile
10. Dark Tower III - The Wastelands.
Just bubbling under - Duma Key, Pet Sematary, Misery, The Shining
Least Favourite 5
1. Rage
2. Lisey's Story
3. Later
4. Gerald's Game
5. Elevation
Just bubbling, er, over - Cycle of the Werewolf, Carrie, Tommyknockers, Cell.
Nice - even with the inclusion of 2 of my favourites in your bottom 5!
I have about 15 books to go and your list is eerily similar to mine
Haha, I'm currently reading Joyland and I'm loving it, but I got to #5 and thought wow he's putting it so high, this is great. Albeit... #25 sounds good - (agreed its noticeably better than The Colorado Kid)
Haha! Yeah, my bad!
Great stuff again. Top 5 King: 1/ The Green Mile. 2/ It. 3/ the shining. 4/ Dolores Claiborne. 5/ joyland.
All bangers!
I've been following you on Instagram for quite a while, and had no idea you had a RUclips channel 😂
Hello 👋😂 maybe I should mention it more on my Instagram 😅
@@DaveReadsKing maybe I just don't pay attention lol
The ending to Revival blew my head off. Crazzzzy
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Big Driver is soo good. Really got in my head and went to bed thinking about it.
Yep - I think everything in Full Dark No Stars gets under the skin, a really underrated collection
It wasn’t my first King, but I don’t remember ever putting down Salem’s Lot. That’s the one that hooked me. I love Misery, but I’ve never liked the book within a book thing he does sometimes. He did it twice in my absolute favorite novella, The Body, in Different Seasons. I’d argue that Stand By Me is the best movie ever, and the book surpassed it. It had two books within a book. I couldn’t see the point of Stud City, but the rest more than makes up for that. Christine gave me really weird dreams ,(granted I was messing around with cars a lot back then) but I could not get enough of it.
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I'm working my way through reading all of them, for some of them it's a re-read, but still. I think I'm at little over 30 now, just started Dreamcatcher (first time) and been slugging through Talisman for a month. I just don't care for it a lot, I think I might leave it and read it the last when I get there.
About Dark Tower, anyone have recommendations how to do it? I was thinking of doing them all back to back, maybe at the end?
First time I did the Tower I saved them til last and did them in one go. Or, you can go whole-hog and follow my ultimate guide to the Tower: ruclips.net/video/4pmxpfPfzOw/видео.html 😊
@@DaveReadsKing thank you, I will check that out!
Completely agree with you about The Stand! Too long and very middling and I’m so surprised it’s considered his best or at least top 5
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I haven't read all his books, as some just don't appeal to me, but I've read most. My top 5 in no order
IT
The Stand
Under the Dome
Wolves of the Calla
11/22/63
That’s a pretty solid five!
I’m currently on Misery and I’m loving it
Excellent - that one is a cracker!
I would change IT to the number one book because it mentions my 6th and 8th birthdays in it and on my 7th birthday-31st May 1984- I moved house for the first time so IT is special to me for that reason.
Oh nice!
Misery was my first SK book. I’ve tried to donate it to our little book share post in the city, but I just can’t bring myself to do it! Better than the movie, of course, like anyone wouldn’t agree with that statement lol
Misery is a fantastic book!
Okay...I was a little surprised where the stand fell on this list but I understand why. I really enjoyed the stand but I don't think hit's his masterpiece as many think it is. Was it awesome? yeah I think so but can see why you placed it on there where you had. tommyknockers I still have yet to finish but it was honestly so bad that I can't even bring myself to do it. There is a good book in there somewhere but like you said, "Someone just needs to find it." I loved his on writing book and Storm of the Century is the best. it's honestly one of my favorite miniseries ever and one I always watch if I see it on TV or streaming anywhere. Carrie I love. Always thought it was more sad though than scarey. Gerald's game is probably one of the mor intense books of ever read especially, when you read where she's finally able to try and make an attempt to get out of that house and free herself from the cuffs. Deloros Clayborn was an amazing book. Haven't read any of the dark tower books because that's just something that hasn't interested me. Same with the Mr. Mercedes books. Might give those another chance though. Christine is one book that I reread quite often and one of my favorites. I think that's probably in my top 5. Same with the shining, IT and Pet Sematary. Loved misery. I've only read that one twice but some of the stuff that Annie has Paul doing, I had forgotten about and it is really scary. Cujo I think is awesome especially where he writes from the dog's perspective but it did stay with me and one that I don't know if I'd read again. That got a little too intense for me at times but it was good so maybe I'd give it a reread. IT is another one that I reread often and it is so much more than scary pennywise. Great ranking! I could probably say more on some of the books but I'll leave it at that.
Thank you for such a thorough comment - loved reading your thoughts!
nice video. I disagree with a lot (I love the Stand, Wizard and Glass is my favorite Dark Tower book and one of my favorites overall) but I really like that you didn’t pander to your audience with your list
edit - Wizard AND Glass (voice recognition + bad proofreading haha)
Thanks, and thanks also for such a nice comment. I think it’s the only way to go with these lists - with your heart! 😊
I've tried to get into the dark tower series 2 or 3 times... But I just never latch on to it. It seems to be an extremely popular series, and I want to love it. Gah. I need to try again. :)
It was the last thing I read on my first run through of King’s work and I still had to force myself to jump into book 2 as the Gunslinger left me feeling ‘meh’. But, it all clicked for me partway through The Drawing of the Three and the rest was a breeze!
Me too...BUT then i was told by alot of people to Skip the Gunslinger , and read the drawing of the three..WOW What a difference ...have read 65 of his books and its on my top 10...it changed everything ...
Thanks for your ranking. I hope to read every King book someday.
You’re welcome - thanks for the comment!
you sure??? most his books are really boring
@@Virginia22793 I've heard people claim that before. I don't agree.
@@shanelindemanmusic2650 try reading dreamcatcher, insomnia or "from a buick 8" and see what you say than...
Insomnia and From a Buick 8 are both, in my opinion, excellent books - the former especially, and it is a key part of the Dark Tower. And Dreamcatcher has a core four of incredible friends that are among some of the best he’s written - in spite of how it goes off the rails. And, even when it does, it is far from boring!
The first King I ever read was the Dead Zone. Made me a fan...
Heck yes!
where'd you get that sweater from
From the excellent online store Ka-tet19 - check them out!
25:21 made me laugh! It's like I just asked Moss from the IT Crowd why Misery is so great! XD
Also, GREAT video by the way, fantastic choices, I think I agree with you on the whole, but I fucking hate Lisey's Story and Insomnia! Bottom ten for me hahah.
That's what I love about it all, each one of us has different preferences and King has something for everyone. I'd probably replace Lisey and Insomnia with Drawing of the Three and Skeleton Crew.
Thank you! And, yes, he definitely does have something for everyone - it’s mad how much he’s written, and how much of it is really great
I’ve read only maybe 6 King books but THANK YOU for rating Wizard and Glass so low! It stops the story dead. Waste Lands was such a better read.
You’re welcome! We’re part of a very small club 😂
My Top 10
1. It
2. Night Shift
3. 11/22/63
4. The Shining
5. The Green Mile
6. Needful Things
7. The Long Walk
8. The Stand
9. Christine
10. The Gunslinger
I actually enjoyed Roadwork quite a bit. Compared to others (Cell, The Tommyknockers, Dreamcatcher) at least I can still remember what was going on lol
That’s a great 10!
I like this list because my favorite (Insomnia) made the top 10, and most people don't like it.
Insomnia, The Stand, and Wastelands are my top 3. I can't say a least favorite since I like them all so much, no exceptions. I favor doorstoppers because I'm always a little depressed when I finish a great book.
Nice! Insomnia is such an underrated King book, it doesn’t get anywhere near the love it deserves
I like how you mentioned Apt Pupil. I thought Running Man should be higher. Your #1 reminded me of how good The Dead Zone is.
I know I’m biased but, heck yeah, The Dead Zone is incredible!