Night Shift (Signet)
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Night Shift (Signet)
by Authors:
Stephen King
Released: 01 December, 1994
ISBN: 0451170113
Mass Market Paperback
Sales Rank: 15326
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Customer Review #1:
 Just when I thought I could shut off my bedside lamp...
...I read this. This was the (third?) Stephen King book I have ever bought. I began reading it on the day I got it, about a year ago, and I read "The Boogeyman" first. This was an extremely creepy experience. In time (up until today, 4/28/00) I read the following: Graveyard Shift (a very dark, gory, and spooky breathtaker of the underground world). Night Surf (a grim look at how people survive in stressful situations). I Am The Doorway (a gruesome "what-if" story of what a space missions penalties can be like). The Mangler (because of this story of a Hadley-Watson Model 6 Steam Ironer and Folder, Im never going to look at a laundry factory the same way again...). The Boogeyman (in addition to what Ive already said about this dark memoir-like story, I am scared of closets in dark rooms now). Gray Matter (no comment, though I have to admit I never really *was* fond of beer...). Battleground (a tale of the bizarre possibilities of life, toys, and death). Trucks (a very scary tale about automobiles--what if it could happen?). Sometimes They Come Back (an unforgettable story of time and its victims... and allies... should have even been a novel!). Strawberry Spring (read it and find out how good this plain "wow"-zer is). The Ledge (an acrophobic tale that rendered me afraid of heights...). The Lawnmower Man (the movie has NOTHING to do with this super twisted and scary story of the bizarre). Quitters, Inc. (a story of a great way to quit smoking--I never have smoked, and now I never will...). I Know What You Need (a story that makes you wonder more than once if you can *really* trust just anybody). Children of the Corn (a tale of an abandoned town... or is it *really* abandoned?--dont see any of the movies). The Man Who Loved Flowers (another "wow"-zer--also a mystery). All in all, the book was extremely spooky and chilling. The amount of sleepless nights it has given me is more than I care to explain, but you know what I mean... If you want genuine scares, read this book. If you want the supernatural, science fiction, mystery, gorefest, and/or any other forms of genuine horror, read this book. Horror is working the Night Shift now, but gore is running the Graveyard Shift. ENJOY!
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Customer Review #2:
Read it while working the night shift, its scarier that way
Twenty stories are contained within this gem of a collection. To be honest not all these stories are great but there are enough that are to make it a worthwhile purchase. Trucks is the one Ive remembered after all these years. Imagine if all the vehicles out there didnt just come alive but wanted to kill you and everyone else. You may have seen an average movie called Maximum Overdrive with Emilio Estevez which was based on this story but dont be put off. The story in the book is a lot better and youre imagination is better than any movie.
Ever wanted to quit smoking? Then Quitters Inc. is for you, its a great one. If youre really into beer then Gray Matter is for you. Children of the Corn is another classic that way surpasses the average movie made from it. Youve got aliens controlling a guy in I am the Doorway. Lawnmower man is pretty good to which the movie made from has nothing to do with this brilliant story. A few movies have also knocked of Battleground which is about toy soldiers coming to life but no one can beat the original King version and your imagination.
If youre a King fan or a fan of short horror stories then this book is a must buy. Its actually a shame some of these stories werent made into full length novels because theres some good ideas here.
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Customer Review #3:
What a ride!
Over the years I have watched several movies based on Stephen King stories. Some I have liked very much while there were some I didnt care for at all. I finally decided that I wanted to read one of his books and this was the one I picked because I figured it would be best to start with a collection of short stories rather than a novel. I am impressed! If this is a true taste of Kings other books I think I may have become and avid fan.As with any collection of short stories I found that I liked some more than others, but even the stories that did the least for me were quite good. Kings style of writing draws the reader into the story and makes one really feel as if he were right there with the characters that make up the story. Needless to say, chills will run up and down the readers spine on several occasions. I couldnt put this book down and devoured every page and I think most everyone who gives it a try will find the same to be true. Several of the stories in this book have been made into films but as is usual, the written story is much better. Even though I liked "The Mangler" in its film form I wasnt all that impressed by it but the story in this book is not bad at all. As for "The Children of the Corn", I didnt like the movie at all but the story in this book is excellent. The reader will also find two stories of the place known as Jerusalems (Salems) Lot in this book. One is set before the time frame of the novel while the other comes in after the novel ends. Some of the other stories that really drew me in were, "Trucks", Sometimes They Come Back", and "I Am the Doorway". All of the stories were good but those caught my extra attention. I may never go to another truck stop in my life! If you have never read any of Mr. Kings works I suggest you give him a try, and I suggest you start with this book. Im hooked and I think you will be also.
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