Why Steven King Makes it Big
Steven King is inspiring, to say the least. Not only can he formulate a really well written novel in a matter of minutes, but he can write said novel in a matter of days. He is…inhuman. But sometimes, that just doesn’t cut it. He can write fast, and think hard, but what’s more than that is that he can conjure up what most people rather keep in the most dismal dungeon of their mind. Demonic beings like It (generally known as PennyWise the Dancing Clown), Cujo, Carrie, things that fascinate those with twisted minds, and pique the curiosity of those who don’t. But that leaves us with another question. If all of his stories have to do with death and fear, then why is Steven King so popular with the faint of heart?
Well, let’s break it down. To write a good novel, you generally need two things:
- Plot. You need a good plot. A good, new plot. It might just be me, but the plot in each Steven King novel, is a curse I must bear. The stories are so gruesome, so fear filling, yet the plot is so good, it’s as if the demon who possessed Cujo has you under it’s grip, forcing you to read. the plot twists also make it readable. Each plot twist adds to the story, making it more and more horrific.
- Characters. Like the famous kids from Phineas and Ferb have said, every body likes a good hero, but people love a good villain. Recently I’m reading It, and I have to admit, I’m almost eager to see who PennyWise’s next victim will be. The protagonists are always characters who seem human, contrary to many novels, and you can almost sympathize with them. Almost. But there’s a part of me that is eager to see if “so and so” will be eaten or dismembered by “so and so the so and so.”
Steven King does this, and more. In addition to writing well constructed novels, he’s written so many novels, it’s impossible not to fall in love with them. There’s horror, dark fantasy, really, nothing worth reading is left out!
If you like Steven King, or want to recommend another author for me to mumble on about, please comment. The comments will be read.
