Sadly to disappoint, but this was not my favourite, possibly because i had just read11,22,63 and thoroughly loved that book, that this one was a disappointment in comparison. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The negative that comes from being so selfcentered and also overindulgent that you have actually stopped seeing the remainder of the globe exists. I always disliked the addition the screenwriter added to the great finale in the book wherein billy eats the pie himself, especially that terrible last s. Usually, his novels boast welldeveloped characters and an exhilarating plot stuffed with twists and turns. I didnt even know it was a bachman until later on, and i didn. Sep 27, 2018 the audio book was particularly cooling with the eerie soundtrack played in between chapters. Halleck begins to lose weight uncontrollably and must pursue the band of gypsies who are responsible for his dwindling condition. Obviously richard bachman is stephen king but ive heard the bachman novels have a different feel to them. Maldicion gitana thinner audio latino by clair kollman. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have. A list of stephen kings audiobooks, organized alphabetically.
Thinner is a 1984 novel by stephen king, published under his pseudonym richard bachman. After an old gypsy woman is killed by his car, lawyer billy halleck is stricken with a fleshwasting malady and must undertake a nightmarish journey to confront the. Theyre the negative that originates from excessive cash and power. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. This was the very first bachman music book i browse king s name on the cover, not bachmans. Sep 17, 2019 without further ado, heres my list of the best stephen king audiobooks published in this century. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Billy halleck commits vehicular manslaughter when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old gypsy lady on the street. Weighing in at around 1,000 pages, kings masterpiece is a historical thriller, crime novel and timetravel fantasy in one essential read. The audio book was particularly cooling with the eerie soundtrack played in between chapters.
His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son. This was the first bachman book i read with kings name on the cover, not bachmans. Unlike several sound tracks to audio books, it included significantly to. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend, as this is their favourite stephen king book and i love stephen king books. This was the first bachman book i read with king s name on the cover, not bachmans. Stephen king thinner audiobook stephen king audiobooks. He brings to life attorney william halleck, a man who hit and killed a gypsy woman with. Billy halleck commits vehicular manslaughter when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old gypsy lady. Sadly to disappoint, but this was not my favourite, possibly because i had. The best stephen king audiobooks ranked best thrillers. I frequently check out or hear several books at once, switching between them depending upon my mood, but.
May 02, 2017 the book is about many things, as all stephen king books are. A book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact. Stephen king books download free books online 8freebooks. A list of stephen king s audiobooks, organized alphabetically. Thinner is my first richard bachman novel but from what ive heard thinner is the most like a stephen king novel. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.
This fiction, horror, suspense and fantasyfilled story named thinner is not just a simple liquid thinner rather its named after the curse thinner given to a lawyer by the victims father that will keep on thinning the flesh on the body of the lawyer until its gone. After an old gypsy woman is killed by his car, lawyer billy halleck is stricken with a fleshwasting malady and must undertake a nightmarish. Skip to primary navigation skip to content skip to footer. Stephen king, no matter what name hes writing under, is so good at developing characters. The story itself is about taking responsibility for your actions. May 05, 2010 i always disliked the addition the screenwriter added to the great finale in the book wherein billy eats the pie himself, especially that terrible last s. Thinner book by stephen king official publisher page. Even the innocent at the tale his daughter is punished due to his selfish actions. A comprehensive list of stephen kings written works. That line dividing king from bachman collapsed with thinner, which throws its hat firmly into the supernatural ring nearly from the first. Stephen king is capable of giving you a chilling and thrilling story even under a simple yet very meaningful title.
They may be a bit nonmainstream and overly quick to exact their own vengeance. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. The victims father brought a curse to this lawyer, from a healthy fat man when the thinner. The two dead girls, the mouse on the mile, coffeys hands, the bad death of eduard delacroix, night journey, and coffey on the mile 1996 desperation. Thinner written by stephen king performed by paul sorvino on. Obviously richard bachman is stephen king but ive heard the bachman. I read this an audio book, in case that makes a difference to you. Thinner marketed as stephen king s thinner is a 1996 american body horror film directed by tom holland and written by michael mcdowell and holland. The book is about many things, as all stephen king books are. The film is based on stephen king s 1984 novel of the same name and stars robert john burke, joe mantegna, lucinda jenney, michael constantine, kari wuhrer, and bethany joy lenz. And all the unimaginable things people are capable of doing just to not take responsibility for their actions. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Thinner audiobook by stephen king 9781508217381 rakuten. Written by stephen king, audiobook narrated by joe mantegna.
This fiction, horror, suspense and fantasyfilled story named thinner is not just a. This list will be updated continuously as i finish each successive book. Nov 19, 1984 thinner is my first richard bachman novel but from what ive heard thinner is the most like a stephen king novel. After the trial, the ladys ancient father curses him with a. And all the unimaginable things people are capable of doing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
It made the novel for me, frankly, because it was so dark and cold. Thinner the old gypsy man barely whispers the word. May 18, 2011 opinionsofawolf leave a comment go to comments. I did not even know it was a bachman until later on, and that i did not. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. After his trial, a gypsy curses him with a single word, thinner. For a few minutes, i thought about marking this as being by richard bachman, but its not like anyone is fooled these days by stephen.
Download most popluar pdf books now stephen king to request any book join our telegram channel now by clicking here. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jan 10, 2018 stephen king is capable of giving you a chilling and thrilling story even under a simple yet very meaningful title. Jan 01, 2016 listen to thinner audiobook by stephen king. Stephen king premieres afterlife at umass lowell youtube. Heres our guide to some of the best actors to narrate stephen king audiobooks. Thinner isnt as outstanding as alternative reads by king and not nearly as unforgettable. May 18, 2011 a book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact thinner actually criticizes the treatment the gypsies have received in the united states over the years, in spite of them not always being the most sympathetic characters in the book. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. With the exception of the ending, i found this book to be.
His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym until the release of the regulators in 1996, and the last released prior to bachman being outed as being stephen king s pseudonym. Billy feels the touch of a withered hand on his cheek. Listen to thinner by stephen king available from rakuten kobo.
Stephen kings thinner cursed richard bachman the losers club finally found a diet that works for them. Unlike several sound tracks to audio books, it included significantly to the tale ambience as well as in no chance took away. Audio and video elements of this site are property of their respective owners and. Ive actually seen the movie thinner several times and i was shocked by how faithful to the book that movie is. Mar 26, 2020 thinner is a horror work, horror by stephen king. The negative that comes from being so selfcentered and also overindulgent that you have. I didnt even know it was a bachman until later on, and i.
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