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You Like It Darker
- Narrated by: Stephen King, Will Patton
- Length: 20 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to listen to. King writes to feel 'the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind', and in You Like it Darker, listeners will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.
'Two Talented Bastids' explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream', a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny's most catastrophically. In 'Rattlesnakes', a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance - with major strings attached. In 'The Dreamers', a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. 'The Answer Man' asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.
King's ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.
Critic reviews
'As classic as King's novels are, his shorter fiction has been just as gripping over the years' - USA Today
'One of the great storytellers of our time' - Guardian
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- 23-06-24
How does he STILL have it?
Honestly, the man is 76. How on earth has he consistently put out fantastic stories for most of his life. He is an old man now and still able to write such amazing stories. I loved You like it darker. Some of the stories in it weren’t far off novels. You will definitely find something you like in this. It will be a sad day indeed when Stephen King dies. What a man.
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- Jude Baker
- 25-05-24
Genius
As a constant reader King keeps on giving. Superb as usual. Can't wait for the next book
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-06-24
Good and dark
An excellent mix of short to medium length stories that will not disappoint. Very much worth a look.
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- Jody
- 29-05-24
Superb
Mr King will always be the master storyteller.
I can never get enough of them.
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- David Clensy
- 03-07-24
Compelling stories
Compelling and enchanting short stories that didn’t disappoint despite considerable hype and anticipation. Many of them continue to play on the mind long after they are completed. Vivid characterisation and imaginative twists and turns aplenty. Excellent narration by Will Patton.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-06-24
Wonderfull!
Rattlesnake and the answer man where my favorites! Great voice readers. The short story consept makes it so easy to listen before sleep haha
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- Bethan
- 10-06-24
Narration good but not so much by the author
Historically I've loved Stephen King's work. I find his recent books less stimulating, but that could just be me and my changing tastes in literature. I don't enjoy all the references re masks etc. The stories seem more superficial than in his heyday. Compare this collection of short stories to eg Different Seasons or Skeleton Crew, and it won't come out favourably. But, I enjoyed it, I can't say otherwise. Some stories weren't memorable, others hit me hard. My favourite was the last story 'The Answer Man'. Very thought provoking and believable characters. He's good at characters and can still make readers believe that there's something more to the world that we can't always see, can't escape from and one day it might come and get us. Not a masterpiece, but a good way to spend 20 hours or so. Will I be buying his next offering? Highly likely. Once you're a constant reader, it's hard to let go...
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- Julia G.
- 10-06-24
Respect
Respect to SK who (in the credits) talks of his ideas and grounding. Loved the answer man and TOTALLY agree with directions to follow. Strange directions and (would we really) following them. As always, worth the read… but would you end it there?? 🤷🏻♀️… x
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- Anna Dawson
- 14-06-24
You like it darker
As usual King writes with a profound knowledge of human nature both good and bad. These stories vary slightly but there are stand out ones that match some of his classics. One to listen to with glee as usual!
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- Kindle Customer
- 26-06-24
Excellent characterization
Stephen King; always so original. I don't know how he does it. I don't think he does, not entirely. My only complaint; one of the stories was a tad too long; some of the characters started to become repetative. Other than that excellent as always. Oh and Stephen King nearly always includes something about baseball! I'm sure it's great if you love it!
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