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| Title | : | UR |
| Author | : | Stephen King |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 61 pages |
| Published | : | February 12th 2009 by Storyville, LLC |
| Categories | : | Horror. Fiction. Short Stories. Fantasy. Science Fiction |
Stephen King
Kindle Edition | Pages: 61 pages Rating: 3.7 | 16983 Users | 1282 Reviews
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Reeling from a painful break-up, English instructor and avid book lover Wesley Smith is haunted by his ex-girlfriend's parting shot: "Why can't you just read off the computer like everyone else?" He buys an e-book reader out of spite, but soon finds he can use the device to glimpse realities he had never before imagined, discovering literary riches beyond his wildest dreams...and all-too-human tragedies that surpass his most terrible nightmares.Declare Books Concering UR
| Original Title: | UR ASIN B001RF3U9K |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Wesley Smith, Ellen Silverman, Robbie Henderson, Don Allman |
| Setting: | United States of America |
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Ratings: 3.7 From 16983 Users | 1282 ReviewsWeigh Up About Books UR
Strictly braincandy. Yummy, yummy braincandy. I do love Stephen King. Trust King to not only be an early adopter of new technology where reading and writing are concerned, but to be so totally immersed in it that he treats his fellow Kindle addicts to a delightfully personal novella!This story was just plain fun. Mild-mannered English prof. finally breaks down and orders himself an e-reader: A Kindle. It arrives, in PINK, and with no instructions...and "experimental" features guaranteed to makeURLike many of us out there stuck in book-land we are confronted with what to read next. So naturally we would hop on to the next book off our shelves. Since times have changed we now have technological devices that can also supply us with reading material. Whether it be your Kindles, Kobo's (whatever version), or plain ol' tablets we're given the option to read our very favorite novels on these things. But what if your device not only gave you those options, but other ones? Ones that could, say
Nice little side trip into the land of King wherein the protagonist purchases a Kindle, in an attempt to win back the affections of his ex-girlfriend. He should have stuck with good old paperbacks!
(Collected in The Bazaar of Bad Dreams)I attempted to read his story a few years ago and gave up in disgust before I was even halfway through. It didnt make much sense and I was bored witless.Second attempt, the beginning is still slow, and it still bored me witless but I persevered and managed to finish it. Not a great read but certainly rates higher than some of his other short stories Ive read recently. CONNECTIONS:Pot o Gold (Rest Stop)The Dark Tower:Beneath the welcome message was a picture
Oh wow. It's only a novella, and not yet available as a "real" book. But King definitely delivers. Wirelessly.
Stephen King can weave a great story even around the most common & inanimate objects. It can be a truck, a coin or in this case a 'kindle' (yes!). This story surely had the potential to be full novel but the even as a short story it explores some interesting themes which keeps you hooked till the end. Just don't read this excepting a horror story and you won't be disappointed.
While I was listening to this one, I said to a friend on Google Chat, "You know... it's crazy how much Stephen King affects me.I'm listening to this audio book and I have a knot in my stomach out of nervousness." This about sums up what I love about Stephen King. Even in his shortest stories, he is able to take me out of my world and transplant me into the one he's created. He's able to make me not only know his characters, but care about them and root for them and worry for their well-being. I
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