This is actually the first Stephen King book I ever read. I was told to do a class project and we could pick any book we wanted. So went down to my local library and found this sitting on a shelf and picked it up and didn't know much about King. I seen some of his movies but I never read any of his books. But I saw the cover and it reminded me of a 1940s film noir film poster. Or like a classic movie poster. And it intrigued me I didn't read the back I didn't open it up and take a peek I just picked it up and checked it out just because of that. And after I read it I wanted to read some of his other work and I became a huge fan. The stand is my favorite book.
I really loved this little book. Perhaps I'm reading (literally..) too much in to it, but to me it felt like the subtext (if that's the right literary term) of this book was King dealing with having finished The Dark Tower novels and simultaneously telling the readers that it's okay to not have every question (sometimes even the big ones) answered - because life is exactly the same.
I love this little book. I went down a rabbit hole trying to "solve" the mystery. I researched so many things, finally realized the joy of the book was that you simply could not solve it. Now I collect editions of it.
Finally, someone else liked this book! I had a lot of fun reading this. I think it helped that I read it after watching the first two or three seasons of Haven. The show really brought the quirky and argumentative Teagues brothers to life, and I could just see Vincent and Dave telling this story.
I think what is cool about this book is that it lets you, as the reader, understand the way you react to not having all the answers. Are you able to accept that some things are a mystery and be okay with never knowing? Perhaps even finding the beauty in that? Or does it make you determined to uncover the truth? Insistent that there are answers, that can and need to be found. I personally fall into the first camp...I imagine those who fall into the second camp would have found this book irksome!
I've read the Dark Tower (a while ago now so I forget) what's the starbucks Easter egg all about? Just that there IS a Starbucks where there shouldn't be?
Yeah, basically - I never really got it either tbh, but I think it references a Starbucks somewhere years before it actually existed so, obviously 😬, that means it’s on another level of the Tower or some nonsense!
The story of King writing for a small press publisher like Hard Case kind of reminds me of David Bowie agreeing to play saxophone on a Steeleye Span record. I doubt this was intentional and King naming a character "Dave Bowie" is probably a coincidence (King actually has a number of characters with the last name Bowie peppered throughout his books). Steeleye Span weren't exactly famous or anything (they are better known these days) and they didn't know David Bowie, but somehow the guy producing their record managed to get Bowie's phone number and they called him. They're just like "hey could you play on our record?" Bowie was like "sure." He just showed up in a limo, this larger than life rock star, and played on this no name band's record. They were astounded by it. This was in 1974, so Bowie was a pretty big star then. When they'd finished recording his parts, they were like "hey, do we need to sign paperwork or whatever so you get royalties and all that?" And Bowie was like "nah. I'll see you guys later." lol. Then he just walked out and they never saw him again.
this book came across as something an English major would’ve wrote in high school or possibly college (if this book didn’t have Stephen King’s name to it I doubt it would’ve been published) - very easy read, without challenging the reader (like reading a comic book with sexy cover and illustrations) - almost as if King did someone a favor by providing them material on short notice or meeting a tight deadline - maybe that is the point King was aiming for with this pulp fiction/hard case theme. i read that Joyride is much better which is next on my reading list.
I heard you mention the name 'Charles Ardai' and it sounded familiar until I realised that he was a character in Cell! Cell came out just after The Colorado Kid so Stephen King was obviously paying tribute to the Hard Case Crime founder by having a character of the same name! BTW I can't wait for your video on Cell. It's one of my favourite King books and I don't understand why people hate it so much, I'm very curious to see why you dislike it so much!
I decided to pick this up since I was a fan of the show that was loosely based on this book. Overall it was an interesting and fascinating read. Also it should be noted the book mentions the Colorado kid and his wife renting a blockbuster movie in 1980 even though the first blockbuster didn’t open until 1985 in Texas. So this is clearly not our world.
Yes, King has acknowledged similar when it comes to the existence of Starbucks in Denver, or something like that. Whichever world it’s from, I like it!
Great little book , and I love the hard case artworks, but yeah wtf is this cover about! Also....and bear with me...have you considered a top ten list of tractors as a little side review. You've got the Massy, the Kubota , the Steyr, the Bobcat, and everybody's favourite surely...the John Deere. Just a thought , it could really kick your numbers on.........
The is no such Russian coin in our timeline just like there wasn’t a Starbucks. It is fascinating to me that he found his way into a Thinny. That is the only explanation. I love it.
I love Joyland, and I REALLY loved Later, but, the Colorado Kid was the worst of the 3. I've gone through it 3 times, I still don't get the point of it.
Loved all 3 of the books for different reasons. The Colorado Kid is awesome because it allows you to connect the dead guy to your book of choice in the multiverse. Is he a Walk-in? A Breaker? From the Territories? I loved it!
After further thinking, maybe a door? How about a Diner (11/22/63) that forced Cogan to visit Oswald in Russia on a separate mission where he picked up the coin. This can go soooo many ways!
Yeah, just read this today, and it is a Marmite book... and I really didnt like it. One of the worst King books Ive read to date. Im glad it was short as it was super slow... and then... went nowhere. - I understand that its trying to say real life doesnt always have an ending, but this is a story... a story weve paid to read, and just to say "well it has no ending" is lazy writting. Nope... didnt enjoy it. - Though still love King... just hope this was a one off!?
I read Later and really enjoyed it. One of Kings best newer books. I decided to give this one a chance since it was hard case crime also. I wish I didn’t. This was a complete snooze fest and just 2 old men rambling on & on. No beginning, middle or end. Very disappointing Mr. King
This is actually the first Stephen King book I ever read. I was told to do a class project and we could pick any book we wanted. So went down to my local library and found this sitting on a shelf and picked it up and didn't know much about King. I seen some of his movies but I never read any of his books. But I saw the cover and it reminded me of a 1940s film noir film poster. Or like a classic movie poster. And it intrigued me I didn't read the back I didn't open it up and take a peek I just picked it up and checked it out just because of that. And after I read it I wanted to read some of his other work and I became a huge fan. The stand is my favorite book.
Nice, thanks for sharing!
I really loved this little book. Perhaps I'm reading (literally..) too much in to it, but to me it felt like the subtext (if that's the right literary term) of this book was King dealing with having finished The Dark Tower novels and simultaneously telling the readers that it's okay to not have every question (sometimes even the big ones) answered - because life is exactly the same.
I think your summary is excellent!
Haven is excellent. Must watch. I have several time and am currently watching it now on Prime
I’m four episodes into series 1 for the first time, in readiness to cover it here…struggling to stay awake so far 😬😬
I liked the ending. It felt so normal. So often in life we dont really get the answers we want.
I agree!
I love this little book. I went down a rabbit hole trying to "solve" the mystery. I researched so many things, finally realized the joy of the book was that you simply could not solve it. Now I collect editions of it.
Love that! Thanks for sharing!
Finally, someone else liked this book! I had a lot of fun reading this. I think it helped that I read it after watching the first two or three seasons of Haven. The show really brought the quirky and argumentative Teagues brothers to life, and I could just see Vincent and Dave telling this story.
Nice! I'm planning to jump into Haven at some point in the future - I found season 1 on DVD so will definitely give it a go
I love this book.
It’s very underrated - and I can see why some don’t like it. I definitely enjoyed it though!
Wait, there’s a show with these two? Also, I think a remember the Teague name in the Buick 8 as well
Yes, the show is Haven - there are 5 seasons I think!
I think what is cool about this book is that it lets you, as the reader, understand the way you react to not having all the answers. Are you able to accept that some things are a mystery and be okay with never knowing? Perhaps even finding the beauty in that? Or does it make you determined to uncover the truth? Insistent that there are answers, that can and need to be found. I personally fall into the first camp...I imagine those who fall into the second camp would have found this book irksome!
This 👆 is a great summary, thanks for sharing!
I've read the Dark Tower (a while ago now so I forget) what's the starbucks Easter egg all about? Just that there IS a Starbucks where there shouldn't be?
Yeah, basically - I never really got it either tbh, but I think it references a Starbucks somewhere years before it actually existed so, obviously 😬, that means it’s on another level of the Tower or some nonsense!
The story of King writing for a small press publisher like Hard Case kind of reminds me of David Bowie agreeing to play saxophone on a Steeleye Span record. I doubt this was intentional and King naming a character "Dave Bowie" is probably a coincidence (King actually has a number of characters with the last name Bowie peppered throughout his books). Steeleye Span weren't exactly famous or anything (they are better known these days) and they didn't know David Bowie, but somehow the guy producing their record managed to get Bowie's phone number and they called him. They're just like "hey could you play on our record?" Bowie was like "sure." He just showed up in a limo, this larger than life rock star, and played on this no name band's record. They were astounded by it. This was in 1974, so Bowie was a pretty big star then. When they'd finished recording his parts, they were like "hey, do we need to sign paperwork or whatever so you get royalties and all that?" And Bowie was like "nah. I'll see you guys later." lol. Then he just walked out and they never saw him again.
Definitely some parallel themes going there! Thanks for sharing 😊
4:45 Captain Trips.
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I am still undecided if I hate the ending or kinda like it for being something special and different😂. Great video!
Thanks! I know how you feel...for me it was probably only after my reread where I realised I was firmly in the 'I like this' side of things
I really enjoyed this one. A great little afternoon read.
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this book came across as something an English major would’ve wrote in high school or possibly college (if this book didn’t have Stephen King’s name to it I doubt it would’ve been published) - very easy read, without challenging the reader (like reading a comic book with sexy cover and illustrations) - almost as if King did someone a favor by providing them material on short notice or meeting a tight deadline - maybe that is the point King was aiming for with this pulp fiction/hard case theme. i read that Joyride is much better which is next on my reading list.
Joyland is *excellent* - definitely the pick of the Hard Case bunch
Dude .... completely agree on the Elevation point. I loved that little story, but, I was kinda pissed about that too.
Yes! Not a novel!
I really enjoyed this book, I have the hardcover edition from ps publishing
Oh nice! Some of those limited hardcovers for this are beautiful
I heard you mention the name 'Charles Ardai' and it sounded familiar until I realised that he was a character in Cell! Cell came out just after The Colorado Kid so Stephen King was obviously paying tribute to the Hard Case Crime founder by having a character of the same name!
BTW I can't wait for your video on Cell. It's one of my favourite King books and I don't understand why people hate it so much, I'm very curious to see why you dislike it so much!
Ka is a wheel!
@@DaveReadsKing haha true
I decided to pick this up since I was a fan of the show that was loosely based on this book. Overall it was an interesting and fascinating read.
Also it should be noted the book mentions the Colorado kid and his wife renting a blockbuster movie in 1980 even though the first blockbuster didn’t open until 1985 in Texas. So this is clearly not our world.
Yes, King has acknowledged similar when it comes to the existence of Starbucks in Denver, or something like that. Whichever world it’s from, I like it!
Great little book , and I love the hard case artworks, but yeah wtf is this cover about! Also....and bear with me...have you considered a top ten list of tractors as a little side review. You've got the Massy, the Kubota , the Steyr, the Bobcat, and everybody's favourite surely...the John Deere. Just a thought , it could really kick your numbers on.........
Well, as it happens there is a big agricultural show happening down the road from me in a couple of weeks. Maybe I should go...
Found the Hardcase crime box-set last month, have only read *Later* so far 📚
Nice! All three are pretty darned good!
I can't sleep, where did the Russian coin come from? and whose is this box of cigarettes ... I was pleasantly surprised by the book's unique ending.
Who knows? All part of this one’s delicious mystery! (Sorry for the slow reply btw, youtube didn’t notify me about your comment!)
The is no such Russian coin in our timeline just like there wasn’t a Starbucks. It is fascinating to me that he found his way into a Thinny. That is the only explanation. I love it.
you realize we can't really hear these tractors? I'm glad you think this one is worth the time - I've not read it yet but will give it a go soon.
I figured the tractor noise probably doesn't filter through, but they go past my eyeline so they're so distracting!
I love Joyland, and I REALLY loved Later, but, the Colorado Kid was the worst of the 3. I've gone through it 3 times, I still don't get the point of it.
Fair enough, I can understand why it didn’t hit with you
Loved all 3 of the books for different reasons. The Colorado Kid is awesome because it allows you to connect the dead guy to your book of choice in the multiverse. Is he a Walk-in? A Breaker? From the Territories? I loved it!
@@ermath123 very good points!
After further thinking, maybe a door? How about a Diner (11/22/63) that forced Cogan to visit Oswald in Russia on a separate mission where he picked up the coin. This can go soooo many ways!
@@ermath123 wow, it really can!
Yeah, just read this today, and it is a Marmite book... and I really didnt like it. One of the worst King books Ive read to date. Im glad it was short as it was super slow... and then... went nowhere. - I understand that its trying to say real life doesnt always have an ending, but this is a story... a story weve paid to read, and just to say "well it has no ending" is lazy writting. Nope... didnt enjoy it. - Though still love King... just hope this was a one off!?
I totally get that. I loved it, but appreciate it is slight, frustrating and - arguably - a cop out!
I read Later and really enjoyed it. One of Kings best newer books. I decided to give this one a chance since it was hard case crime also. I wish I didn’t. This was a complete snooze fest and just 2 old men rambling on & on. No beginning, middle or end. Very disappointing Mr. King
That’s a shame - I really like this one but I can totally see why many would not