His books are always better than the movies/mini-series.
I thought the best verson of his book was the mini-series "The Stand".
I've sworn off of Steven King books. It's not the first time I've done this: Back in my early teens, I swore off H.P. Lovecraft, because I found his works really disturbing in a way that I've never been able to put my finger on. Anyway, I had read King's "Danse Macabre," a wonderful, non-fiction book that's all about the horror genre. If you haven't read this, I can't recommend it enough. Anyway... I was familiar with King's work from his movies. I like "The Shining," and I really loved "Creepshow." I thought "Carrie" was an awesome movie. But I just never got around to reading any of his books.
The first fiction book that I read by King was "Pet Semetary." I have to say that King can really bring a scene to life in your head! It's really something else. I also found many of the scenes just way too disturbing for me to deal with. I finished the book, but I came away with a new respect for King, and his writing compared to the movies made of his works.
Anyway, I swore off all Steven King books. Then came "The Stand" mini-series, and I got sucked into it! I loved it, but I MISSED THE FINAL EPSISODE!!!!
So, I wound up going out and buying the book. You're right. The mini-series is excellent, but the book is SO much better.
Mark
How about Shawshank (SP?) Redemption or Stand By Me?