In the early 2000s, stephen king seemed existentially exhausted. Just after sunset is a collection of short stories. It was released in hardcover by scribner on november 11, 2008, and features a. Just after sunset, as darkness grips the imagination, is the time when you feel the unexpected creep into the every day. Just after sunset is comprised of stories, many published previously.
Just after sunset, which plumbs an astonishing range of genres, gives fans everything theyve come to anticipate from him. King displayed, even then, his willingness to experiment with publishing. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Unlike full dark, no stars theres no overarching theme to maintain the flow between stories and the quality is a bit inconsistent, but its worth the purchase.
Just after sunsetcall it dusk, call it twilight, its a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for the shadows as they dissipate to darkness and living daylight can be scared right out of you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some of the stories in this book are excellent whereas some are not that good and some are just a waste of time. A lot of these stories seem to focus on the aftermath of tragedy, and how people react. Stephen king, jill eikenberry, holter graham, george guidall, ron mclarty, denis ohare, ben shenkman, skipp sudduth, mare winningham, and karen ziemba.
Stephen kings fifth collection of short stories, just after sunset 2008, contains twelve previouslypublished stories and one previouslyunpublished story called n. Despite the disappointments of just after sunset, and the sense that these stories remain, at some level, an exercise, a stopgap for the next fullfledged king project, the book also feels. Stephen king just after sunset audiobook stephen king. Just after sunset by stephen king, 9781444723175, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stephen kings fifth collection of short stories, just after. Stephen king delivers an astonishing collection of short stories, his first since everythings eventual six years ago. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams. Just after sunset by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Previous titles mentioned in the media by stephen king himself were pocket rockets and unnatural acts of human intercourse. Just after sunset quotes by stephen king goodreads. Fans of stephen kings short fiction should be grateful he was selected to edit the 2007 best american short stories.
His afterword provides contextual comment on each of the. Macabre master stephen king returns to form after a flirtation with literary fiction, king returns with just after sunset, a collection of lurid, gorespattered tales that can be both horrifying. For example, the cat from hell was originally published in 1977. The latter featured short stories, including a previously unpublished novella, n. Just after sunset by stephen kingthe dead are all around in stephen kings latest collection. The stories in this collection have appeared in the new yorker, playboy.
Just after sunset call it dusk, call it twilight, its a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for shadows as they dissipate to darkness and living daylight can be scared right out of. Just after sunsetcall it dusk, call it twilight, its a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for the shadows as they dissipate to darkness and living daylight can be scared right out of. Just after sunset quotes showing of 38 the medical definition of miracle is misdiagnosis. Just after sunset is a collection of kings short stories, both published in magazines or previously unpublished, bundled together in bitesized, easy to listen to portions. Just after sunset a stunning collection from international bestseller stephen king that displays his phenomenally broad readership stories published in the new yorker, playboy, and mcsweeneys and including the 25,000 word story gingerbread girl published in esquire. Stephen king explores the deep and dark corners of ones mind in these unusual stories. Pdf just after sunset by stephen king download pdf free. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read just after sunset.
The page for the story collection just after sunset. Just after sunset by stephen kingreturning to the short story, stephen king masterfully examines the human condition, writes louise france. Just after sunsetcall it dusk, call it twilight, its a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for shadows as they dissipate to darkness and living daylight can be scared right out of. Just after sunsetcall it dusk, call it twilight, its a time when human intercourse takes on an unnatural cast, when nothing is quite as it appears, when the imagination begins to reach for. This is the trailer i made for the stephen king book trailer contest. As guest editor of the bestselling best american short stories 2007, king spent over a year reading hundreds of stories. A definitive ranking of every stephen king short story. As familiar journeys take a different turn, ordinary objects assume extraordinary powers. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book was released by scribner on 11 november 2008, and collected thirteen stories. Just after sunset is the fifth collection of short stories published by stephen king, containing stories in total. A blind intruder visits a dying man and saves his life, with a kiss. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of just after sunset by stephen king. Just after sunset theres nothing particularly wrong with just after sunsetit even includes one of kings most ambitious publishing experiments in n. Just after sunset was stephen kings fourth short story collection not counting his two novella collections that preceded this work, and i would say that this ranks as one of the better ones. Stephen king again proves that he can mesmerize readers with his graphic imagination and storyspinning skills. Just after sunset ebook by stephen king official publisher page. Just after sunset by stephen king stephen kingwho has written more than fifty books, dozens of number one new york times bestsellers, and many unforgettable moviesdelivers an astonishing collection of short stories, his first since everythings eventual six years ago. Stephen kingwho has written more than fifty books, dozens of number one new york times bestsellers, and many unforgettable moviesdelivers an. The book also includes a chapter of liner notes regarding each of the stories. Stephen kingwho has written more than fifty books, dozens of number one new york times bestsellers, and many. The author explains in his introduction that the opportunity to edit the annual best american short stories anthology reignited his interest in the form, which had supported him when the fledgling novelist submitted stories to mens magazines. Stories by king, stephen 2008 hardcover online books in format pdf. Just after sunset stephen king talks about his book.
Exlibrary, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy. On february 6, 2008, the authors official website revealed the title of the collection to be just past sunset. The first story is called willa, and it concerns a man who is dazed following an apparent train wreck. Internet pharmacies provide a variety of medicines to alleviate any type of problem or issue that you may have. Just after sunset stephen king read online free books. Click to read more about just after sunset by stephen king. To say more would ruin it, but after wading through everythings eventual and liseys story, this is a cup of cool water. In the introduction to his first collection of short fiction since everythings eventual 2002, king credits editing best american.
Stories by king, stephen 2008 hardcover and read just after sunset. It was released in hardcover by scribner on november 11, 2008, and features a holographic dust jacket. While the stories arent all winners, king covers a lot of different sorts storytelling themes, showing his amazing knack for getting reactions that. Just after sunset is the 57th book published by stephen king, and was his eighth collection of short stories. Just after sunset is the fifth collection of short stories by stephen king. Macabre master stephen king returns to form november, 2008 after a flirtation with literary fiction, king returns with just after sunset, a collection of lurid, gorespattered tales that. Just after sunset book by stephen king thriftbooks.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. About a month later, the title was subtly changed to just after sunset. Just after sunset is the 57th book published by stephen king, and was his eighth collection of. There is literally only one short story that is of any good. As the author explains in his introduction, he has been away from the short story game for a while. The dead are all around in stephen kings latest collection. A new shortstory collection takes stephen king back to the form that gave him his seatofthepants start.
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