I never comment on UA-cam videos but I am just so boggled by the fact that no one talks about this story or at least I haven’t found many conversations about it. I just finished listening to the audiobook no joke 5 minutes ago. After I finished it I immediately jumped on my phone to see what the www had to say about it... nothing! I feel like the child who is born has to have some tieback someplace in the king universe! Of all the Stephen King theories out there, no one is talking about this. Crazy!
Just wanted to say people these days probably don't realise just how much single mothers were pariahs, even relatively recently. I was born in 1969, my mother was in her mid 20's and thought she was going to be marrying the guy who got her pregnant. He disappeared as soon as he found out she was pregnant and was never heard from (by us) again. Tried to track him down later in life but all I had to go on was a vague description, a nickname and that he worked on an oil rig. My mother's doctor just assumed she would be having an abortion or putting me up for adoption, it took a massive effort of will for her to keep me. She lived in a small fishing village and the very religious community there refused to have any interaction with her after I was born. She carried that rejection with her for her whole life and she had no social life at all until she was in her 60s, as she assumed that a single woman going out on her own would be seen as an immoral slut. Finally managed to persuade her to go out with her sister and brother-in-law, where she met a man and got married. I think it's telling of the attitudes of that generation that he almost never spoke to me and did all he could to prevent my mother from seeing me. Anyway, my point is just that while single mothers these days are largely accepted, in the past it has taken a huge amount of struggle and willpower to be a single mother, even without decapitation. I remember being pretty moved when I read the breathing method the first time, as I knew my own mother would've soldiered on through anything to keep me and protect me.
Wow. More power to mom. One of the things that grabbed me about the character was her stoic determination to do best for her child. Even the doctor fell for her that way. I liked your comment because it brought a whole new realism to the story. Now I have to read it again
The framing device of the Club is simply brilliant and intriguing. I wish King had written more about it than this and "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands".
@@KevinsKontentKorner A matter of taste I would guess, but the idea of a mysterious gentleman's club that somehow spans parallel universes and where fantastical tales are told fascinates me.
@@ginoc44 fair enough. I’m almost through my second read of Different Seasons (read it a decade ago). I just have to finish apt pupil. I find Sandra to be an extremely underrated character in the Stephen King universe
This story was so sad, tragic, horrific, and beautiful all at the same time, I frigging loved it, just felt it was a bit too long and could have gotten to the main story more quickly
I like to listen to a review after I re visit a King story and this is one of the best I've seen on You Tube. Your analysis is insightful and thought provoking. I subscribed!
I'm currently reading The Stand. I know the new series is coming out. You should do a 3 part review of the book since it is divided into 3 parts. I love this book so far. Larry Underwood is my favorite.
Ok after watching, really liked it. I knew miss stansfield was gonna get it, but like you say it was a pretty short story and I remember being kind of rapt to see what she would do or say next, so, really fast charactor development. Like Peter straub said in a forward: The reader is led to care. After the dark tower, I remember being pissed that he killed off Oy. Oy never hurt anyone. Anyhow, I think the breathing method was one of the shortest stories where I cared about so many charactors. McCarron. Miss Stansfield, and the mysterious Stevens. The man would produce a platter of sizzling sausages for crying out loud. I would have loved to see Miss Stanfield go on to be a wonderful mother, but it would have taken away from the tale, I suppose..
I found it both heartwarming, tragic, and creepy that the first thing the gentleman does upon finally meeting her child that he essentially stalked for years is to compare him to his dead mother who he probably doesn’t even remember. Like he straight up knew of his adoption records. I know the story plays it off as sweet that he cared so much about the child even after his mother’s death but it feels rather offputting to me.
I am commenting before I watch. All the stories in the book were great, I always wondered where this one went, If a film was made, I might not watch it, I don't want to corrupt my 'own version' of how I imagined it to be
Haven't read this one. I don't care for King's shorter stories. I like when his meandering style doesn't actually take up 80% of the story which can happen with his early-mid career shorts LOL. Full Dark No Stars has the beast written novellas IMHO. Just wanted you to know I was here!!
I never comment on UA-cam videos but I am just so boggled by the fact that no one talks about this story or at least I haven’t found many conversations about it. I just finished listening to the audiobook no joke 5 minutes ago. After I finished it I immediately jumped on my phone to see what the www had to say about it... nothing! I feel like the child who is born has to have some tieback someplace in the king universe!
Of all the Stephen King theories out there, no one is talking about this. Crazy!
It's weird, right??
I always wondered why King never revisited the club. I absolutely believe they were Breaking in there.
Just wanted to say people these days probably don't realise just how much single mothers were pariahs, even relatively recently. I was born in 1969, my mother was in her mid 20's and thought she was going to be marrying the guy who got her pregnant. He disappeared as soon as he found out she was pregnant and was never heard from (by us) again. Tried to track him down later in life but all I had to go on was a vague description, a nickname and that he worked on an oil rig. My mother's doctor just assumed she would be having an abortion or putting me up for adoption, it took a massive effort of will for her to keep me. She lived in a small fishing village and the very religious community there refused to have any interaction with her after I was born. She carried that rejection with her for her whole life and she had no social life at all until she was in her 60s, as she assumed that a single woman going out on her own would be seen as an immoral slut. Finally managed to persuade her to go out with her sister and brother-in-law, where she met a man and got married. I think it's telling of the attitudes of that generation that he almost never spoke to me and did all he could to prevent my mother from seeing me. Anyway, my point is just that while single mothers these days are largely accepted, in the past it has taken a huge amount of struggle and willpower to be a single mother, even without decapitation. I remember being pretty moved when I read the breathing method the first time, as I knew my own mother would've soldiered on through anything to keep me and protect me.
Thank you for sharing!
Wow. More power to mom. One of the things that grabbed me about the character was her stoic determination to do best for her child. Even the doctor fell for her that way. I liked your comment because it brought a whole new realism to the story. Now I have to read it again
The Breathing Method is my all-time Stephen King story. The young woman is so very noble. Not sure why this has never been put to screen.
Totally agree Sarah, it was so f'd up how poorly she was treated by almost everyone. Loved The Breathing Method
The framing device of the Club is simply brilliant and intriguing. I wish King had written more about it than this and "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands".
Why is it brilliant may I ask?
@@KevinsKontentKorner A matter of taste I would guess, but the idea of a mysterious gentleman's club that somehow spans parallel universes and where fantastical tales are told fascinates me.
@@ginoc44 fair enough. I’m almost through my second read of Different Seasons (read it a decade ago). I just have to finish apt pupil. I find Sandra to be an extremely underrated character in the Stephen King universe
@@KevinsKontentKorner I agree, she is a great character.
Eeee. I love this. Just finished breathing method and currently rereading Christine, Can't wait to watch that one after I finish it:)
This story was so sad, tragic, horrific, and beautiful all at the same time, I frigging loved it, just felt it was a bit too long and could have gotten to the main story more quickly
I like to listen to a review after I re visit a King story and this is one of the best I've seen on You Tube. Your analysis is insightful and thought provoking. I subscribed!
Thank you!
Great review. Thanks.
I'm currently reading The Stand. I know the new series is coming out. You should do a 3 part review of the book since it is divided into 3 parts. I love this book so far. Larry Underwood is my favorite.
I'll just do it here: GREAT! Ugh. Ok. I'll do another episode on the series after it airs though!
Dang, this seems to have wormed into my brain. Maybe I should....
@@DrunkonWriting you should do that. I'm on Part 2.
Ok after watching, really liked it. I knew miss stansfield was gonna get it, but like you say it was a pretty short story and I remember being kind of rapt to see what she would do or say next, so, really fast charactor development. Like Peter straub said in a forward: The reader is led to care. After the dark tower, I remember being pissed that he killed off Oy. Oy never hurt anyone. Anyhow, I think the breathing method was one of the shortest stories where I cared about so many charactors. McCarron. Miss Stansfield, and the mysterious Stevens. The man would produce a platter of sizzling sausages for crying out loud. I would have loved to see Miss Stanfield go on to be a wonderful mother, but it would have taken away from the tale, I suppose..
I found it both heartwarming, tragic, and creepy that the first thing the gentleman does upon finally meeting her child that he essentially stalked for years is to compare him to his dead mother who he probably doesn’t even remember. Like he straight up knew of his adoption records. I know the story plays it off as sweet that he cared so much about the child even after his mother’s death but it feels rather offputting to me.
"Hurth"
HEARTH
"Plimith"
PLY-MOUTH (probably)
Also bump for the bump gods
Really want an adaptation of this
I am commenting before I watch. All the stories in the book were great, I always wondered where this one went, If a film was made, I might not watch it, I don't want to corrupt my 'own version' of how I imagined it to be
I think Stevens was a ghost or maybe someone who had special evil powers. Remember in the story his age doesn't increase.
Haven't read this one. I don't care for King's shorter stories. I like when his meandering style doesn't actually take up 80% of the story which can happen with his early-mid career shorts LOL. Full Dark No Stars has the beast written novellas IMHO. Just wanted you to know I was here!!
Haha thanks!
@@DrunkonWriting That said... Chattery Teeth. So bizarre it's to die for!
Haven't read that one yet! Something to look forward to!
@@DrunkonWriting hold up... I just did the math. If you do one a month you'll do Pet Semetary for my bday month. I could go for that 😜
Will have the first Pet Sematary video up for patrons in the next few weeks 😁
Deja Vu!