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The chilling novella 1922 featured in Stephen King's New York Times bestselling collection Full Dark, No Stars, 1922 is about a man who succumbs to the violence within--setting in motion a grisly train of murder and madness. It was first released on November 9, 2010, and published by Scribners. The story '1922' was reprinted separately in 2019 by Scribners.
In the novel 1922, the protagonist 'Wilfred James' owns eighty acres of farmland in Nebraska that have been in his family for generations. His wife, Arlette, owns an adjoining one hundred acres that she wants to sell off and move to Omaha city. She seeks to sell her land to a livestock company for use as a pig farm and slaughter-house. If she does so, Wilfred's property will no longer be farmable and he will be forced to sell as well.
Notwithstanding, Wilfred James disagrees with the thought of selling the land and moving to the city. James will do anything to hold onto his farm, and he will get his son to go along. James resorts to manipulating his teenaged son, Henry, into helping him murder Arlette.
Review
Betrayal, murder, madness, rats- '1922' is a breathtaking exploration into the dark side of human nature.
"I believe there is another man inside every man, a stranger..." writes Wilfred Leland James in the first few pages of the enthralling confession that makes up 1922 - the first in this pitch-black quartet of mesmerizing tales of America's great storyteller Stephen King.
This novel got great remarks from its readers and critics as well. The horror-king succeeded in bringing goose-bumps to his readers as the story runs at its pace. Characters of this chilling story of King's latest quartet are well-drawn in relatively few words. While not as subtle as some of King's other fiction, this novel offers dark humor and to-the-point gore.
King's writing keeps the reader eagerly turning pages. Even while feeling horrified and disgusted by what's happening. He always seems to sneak in a surprise at the end of the story, and King never disappoints.
The author's narrative is the star. This quick and more brutal story will be in high demand for horror/thriller readers and dedicated Kings fans.
Adaptation
"I believe there is another man inside every man, a stranger..." writes Wilfred Leland James in the first few pages of the enthralling confession that makes up 1922 - the first in this pitch-black quartet of mesmerizing tales of America's great storyteller Stephen King.
This novel got great remarks from its readers and critics as well. The horror-king succeeded in bringing goose-bumps to his readers as the story runs at its pace. Characters of this chilling story of King's latest quartet are well-drawn in relatively few words. While not as subtle as some of King's other fiction, this novel offers dark humor and to-the-point gore.
King's writing keeps the reader eagerly turning pages. Even while feeling horrified and disgusted by what's happening. He always seems to sneak in a surprise at the end of the story, and King never disappoints.
The author's narrative is the star. This quick and more brutal story will be in high demand for horror/thriller readers and dedicated Kings fans.
Adaptation
A chilling horror/thriller film with its original name '1922' was released on Netflix on October 20, 2017.
About the Author
About the Author
Stephen King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural, fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them are worldwide bestsellers, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman. He has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in book collections.
His first crime thriller featuring Bill Hodges, Mr. Mercedes, won the Edgar Award for best novel and was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Both Mr. Mercedes and End of Watch received the Goodreads Choice Award for the Best Mystery and Thriller of 2014 and 2016 respectively.
His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by the New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller as well as the Best Hardcover Book Award from the International Thriller Writers Association.
He co-wrote the bestselling novel Sleeping Beauties with his son Owen King, and many of King's books have been turned into celebrated films and television series including The Shawshank Redemption, Gerald's Game, and It.
Stephen King has been the recipient of many national and international awards to date. He has received America's prestigious 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. In 2007 he also won the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He has been described as 'King of Horror' a play on his surname.
King studied at the University of Maine, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.
Stephen King has been the recipient of many national and international awards to date. He has received America's prestigious 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. In 2007 he also won the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He has been described as 'King of Horror' a play on his surname.
King studied at the University of Maine, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.
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Publisher: Scribner
Publishing date: November 9, 2010 (Original), November 12, 2019 (Reprint edition)
Publishing date: November 9, 2010 (Original), November 12, 2019 (Reprint edition)
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Supernatural Thriller, Horror Literature & Fiction (Books)
ISBN-10: 978-1-4391-9256-6 (Original), 1982136073
ISBN-13: 978-1982136079
Pages: 128 (Paperback)
Cost: $8.49
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