re: Stephen King: where to start?

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I posted this same question on another forum and Salem's Lot, along with starting with a series of short stories such as Night Shift, seem to be the most common recommendations. So as of now I'm leaning towards one of these two options.

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I would also have suggested these two. I am pleasantly surprised to see so many people mentioning Salems Lot. It was my first King novel (at a far too tender age)and is probably my favorite. I re-read it for the first time in several years last month. It is an example of what King did when he was doing his best work -- full, interesting characters, approachable prose, and a scary AF story.

His short stories and novellas are probably better than his novels, overall, and definitely made better movies.

I never read the Dark Tower series. By the time it came along I had cooled off on King altogether.

Make sure to update with your review!