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by sandemp - written on 07/04/05 (Very useful, 214 readings)
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I love to read Stephen kings novels, but sometimes find that I'm up past the wee small hours, trying to find out how they end. What I needed was a book filled with some of his shorter stories, and this is where Night Shift comes into it's own. Comprising of twenty short stories, each of which can easily be read within an hour or so. The Author ************* Born in Portland, Maine in 1947, Stephen King is a prolific writer, dealing mainly in the macabre. He has written many novels, both in his own name and under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Many of his novels have been adapted for the screen, and in fact a few of the stories in this book have ...
by biker2000 - written on 14/08/00 (Very useful, 89 readings)
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When you buy Night Shift by Steven King as soon as you start reading and become engulfed, you'll realise that this is another incredible edition to the horror's of King's collection. This is a gripping compliation of 20 incredible short stories.These spread over 336 earie pages,and include chilling epics like Graveyard Shift and Children of the corn which are now both petrifying film's.Althogh i have not had chance to encounter these. These stories are made very detailed and atmospheric by King which draws you in and don't want to put the book down,until you have finished it.They each help to evoke that tiny smidgen of fear which ...
by markrevis - written on 22/10/08 (Useful, 18 readings)
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Generally I dislike short stories. The Stand and IT are my two favorite Stephen King books, and both of those could be used as a door stopper quite well. When I brought this book I didn't realize that it was a short story collection, so when I got home and opened it I was really, really disappointed. When I realized I couldn't find my receipt I thought I may as well read it. I was so glad I did. This is with out a single doubt the best short story collection I have ever read. All the stories are good, ranging from scary to terrifying but the best is the title story 'Night Shift' which tells the story of a special detail at a factory. It ...
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