You Like It Darker
Ratings82
Average rating4.1
A very mixed bag of short (and some not short at all) stories, varying from really good (mostly the second half) to really bad (the first half, especially the first 3) and all the degrees in between.
A very mixed bag of short (and some not short at all) stories, varying from really good (mostly the second half) to really bad (the first half, especially the first 3) and all the degrees in between.
My first Stephen King book. Wow, I am in awe. Individual reviews under the hood.
Two Talented Bastids 2.5/5 - Cool but honestly too long
The Fifth Step 3/5 - Short but sweet 🗡️
Willie the Weirdo 3/5 - This was also nice and really open ended. You want death? Get a mouthful
Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream - 4/5 Love the thrill. I was waiting for a sick twist at the end and didn't get one. Still enjoyed it nevertheless.
Finn 2.5/5 - Poor boy. I hope he really got out of that one.
On Slide Inn Road 3/5 - Granpop was THE final boss. Respect!
Red Screen 2/5 - Meh
Turbulence Expert 3.5/5 - This Black Mirror typeshit is right up my alley
Laurie 3.5/5 - The bestest and goodest girl everrrr
Rattlesnakes 4/5 - Finally, a horror story! And it slithered its way into my heart
The Dreamers 2.5/5 - Cool concept it didn't make me feel anything though. FIDO, fuck it drive on.
The Answer Man 4/5 - This one hurt. A journey of a man just going through life - experiencing its highs and lows. We are all in this ride. ALWAYS REMEMBER OTHERS HAVE IT WORSE
My first Stephen King book. Wow, I am in awe. Individual reviews under the hood.
Two Talented Bastids 2.5/5 - Cool but honestly too long
The Fifth Step 3/5 - Short but sweet 🗡️
Willie the Weirdo 3/5 - This was also nice and really open ended. You want death? Get a mouthful
Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream - 4/5 Love the thrill. I was waiting for a sick twist at the end and didn't get one. Still enjoyed it nevertheless.
Finn 2.5/5 - Poor boy. I hope he really got out of that one.
On Slide Inn Road 3/5 - Granpop was THE final boss. Respect!
Red Screen 2/5 - Meh
Turbulence Expert 3.5/5 - This Black Mirror typeshit is right up my alley
Laurie 3.5/5 - The bestest and goodest girl everrrr
Rattlesnakes 4/5 - Finally, a horror story! And it slithered its way into my heart
The Dreamers 2.5/5 - Cool concept it didn't make me feel anything though. FIDO, fuck it drive on.
The Answer Man 4/5 - This one hurt. A journey of a man just going through life - experiencing its highs and lows. We are all in this ride. ALWAYS REMEMBER OTHERS HAVE IT WORSE
You Like It Darker – 5 Stars
When you’ve been a Constant Reader as long as I have (35 years and counting), you start to worry that the gifts from the King might dry out. Every new short story collection is a treasure to be savored, and I’m thrilled to say that Stephen King is still amazing.
His brain still produces crazy stuff at an unfathomable speed, and his short fiction remains a joy to read (or listen to).
The quality of stories varies from good to great, with Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream being a true standout—a magnificent example of Noir “Stephen King Style”. The collection mixes longer novellas with classic short and dark King stories, like The Fifth Step, making for an incredible anthology from a writer still at the top of his game.
Thank you, Stevie.
You Like It Darker – 5 Stars
When you’ve been a Constant Reader as long as I have (35 years and counting), you start to worry that the gifts from the King might dry out. Every new short story collection is a treasure to be savored, and I’m thrilled to say that Stephen King is still amazing.
His brain still produces crazy stuff at an unfathomable speed, and his short fiction remains a joy to read (or listen to).
The quality of stories varies from good to great, with Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream being a true standout—a magnificent example of Noir “Stephen King Style”. The collection mixes longer novellas with classic short and dark King stories, like The Fifth Step, making for an incredible anthology from a writer still at the top of his game.
Thank you, Stevie.
