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crystals_library's review against another edition
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.
rlaferney's review against another edition
4.0
Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, co-hosts behind one of my favorite podcasts (Horror Rewind) and who have previously explored The Science of Monsters and The Science of Women in Horror turn their attention to Stephen King in their latest book. The Science of Stephen King essentially takes you through the highlights of Stephen King's muli-decade long career while exploring the science behind some of his most terrifying creations. The interviews Meg and kelly conduct with experts are always fun and informative. Whether you're new to King or a constant reader, there is much to learn and to chew in within the pages of this book. And many books I would have dismissed by King, I'm now very eager to read.
I look forward to Meg and Kelly's next book: The Science of Serial Killers!
I look forward to Meg and Kelly's next book: The Science of Serial Killers!
brandi_the_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a copy of The Science of Stephen King from authors Hafdahl and Florence in exchange for honest reviews. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Following the release of their non-fiction novels, The Science of Women in Horror and The Science of Monsters, Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence have taken a deep dive into the world of Stephen King in their newest release, The Science of Stephen King. With nearly fifty years of material to delve into, there is plenty to keep King's #ConstantReaders entertained.
Divided by decade from the 197os release of Carrie through the present day release of The Institute, Hafdahl and Florence selected thirty of King's best known titles to cover. While this should go without saying, there are spoilers for the books contained in the chapters, so skip the books you haven't read.
Each chapter shares interviews with experts in their field as well as experiences related to a novel in King's oeuvre: the significance of blood in Carrie, the dangers of biological warfare in The Stand, and the increase of school shootings in relation to the Bachman book Rage, just to name a few. While they did not seek to prove or disprove any theories, the facts and experiences shared are meant to enhance your King reading experience. Personally, it made me want to re-read books that I have read in the past as well as read ones I haven't gotten to yet.
All in all, this is a great addition to their "The Science of..." series that Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence have been building and is a great companion piece to add to any Constant Readers King collection.
readwithaimee's review
4.0
The Science of Stephen King is a thorough look into each of King's works (organized in chronological order) and the science and background behind the themes in each one. This is an incredibly fascinating read - perfect (obviously) for Constant Readers, but also a great choice for anyone interested in history and horror in general. If you're working your way through reading King's novels, I would highly suggest keeping this on your shelf for reference after you've finished each one.
Thank you to the authors for sending me a digital copy of this book!
Thank you to the authors for sending me a digital copy of this book!
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