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Apt Pupil [Paperback]

Stephen King (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 May 1999

This movie is based on the novella 'Apt Pupil' from Stephen King's collection DIFFERENT SEASONS. A teenager (Brad Renfro) makes the acquaintance of a Nazi war criminal (Ian McKellen) hiding out in a surburban community and becomes his 'pupil', promising to remain silent if the old German will speak of the atrocities committed in the concentration camps.

Now a major film starring Ian McKellen , Brad Renfro (SLEEPERS), Kevin Pollack (THE USUAL SUSPECTS) and David Schwimmer (FRIENDS), and directed by Bryan Singer, who was responsible for the highly acclaimed THE USUAL SUSPECTS.

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  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; Film Tie-in Ed edition (6 May 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0751525677
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751525670
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 504,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Stephen King remains a master (NEW YORK TIMES )

The indisputable king of horror (TIME )

One of the few horror writers who can truly make the flesh creep (SUNDAY EXPRESS )

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* Incorporates strong chracterisation and artful storytelling with the true horror of King at his chilling best.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Three superb stories out of four ain't bad at all... 25 Dec 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Cue American voiceover and dramatic music: "The Master Of Horror presents the stories of The Shawshank Redemption! Stand By Me! and now.... Apt Pupil!!! Stories that will chill your blood blah blah blah. Except, of course, these aren't horror stories at all, precisely, although at least two of them have terrifying moments. These three stories are examples of how superb King is as a storyteller - not a horror novelist or a hack - but as a crafter of exciting/can't-get-to-the-next-page-quick-enough/warm feeling in the stomach/lump in the throat style prose. The stand out is, The Body (made into Stand By Me for cinema), but Rita Heyworth And Shawshank Redemption and Apt Pupil are equally readable, and keep getting you even on the fourth or fifth time you read 'em. There's a fourth story as well, but you needn't worry about that one. There's quite enough to be going on with in the first three...King at his most eloquent.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars King at his best! 15 Aug 2005
By Crazy Punk
Format:Paperback
I think this collection of novellas proves that Stephen Kind is at his best when he's writing about real-life and doesn't slip into supernatural silliness (witness the ending of 'IT' for example).
The Shawshank Redemption is an utterly compelling story about friendship, survival and hope. It is realistic and believable whilst still retaining a fairytale quality.
Apt Pupil is a brilliant study of corruption and evil. King illustrates how evil can come be present anywhere - and in anyone. Todd is a brilliant creation, an innocent (if rather ignorant) child at the beginning he never progresses past the childish qualities of total selfishness and lack of sympathy for others, his total conviction that he is the absolute centre of the universe. Such is the power of the writing that I even began to feel sorry for Dussander/Denker- monster though he is - having to be subjected to the whims of this vile brat. I must admit that I was hooked until the very end - praying that Todd would get his comeuppance.
I was a bit concerned that several reviewers seem more disturbed by the death of a fictional cat, than by the violence against people or indeed the deaths of thousands of people during the Holocaust (which actually happened in real life!).
The Body is a likewise brilliant story of childhood and friendship.
The only weak point in the collection is "The Breathing Method" which is just rubbish. A naff idea for a silly story. It just goes to highlight the huge discrepencies in King's work.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Indescribably Fantastic! 11 Oct 2000
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'm 15, normally I find reading a real 'bore. This film was on T.V. , and I missed it. So I decided to get the book.

Am I glad I did! This book interfered with exams, this book interfered with my life - this book was my life, and when it ended, it was like I ended.

Stephen King's tale of a young boy interested in history, discovers a German Commander living near him and he can't help take advantage.

His parents knew nothing, his parents didn't even know about his bad grades (cleverly disguised with ink eradicator) - or how Todd actually turned sadistic (Like Me!)

What a story! Stephen King; you have a new fan!

The ending. . . Why did it end? Why did it have to end there?. . . Todd should've dominated the world!

I well recommend this, and you will to :-)

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Apt Pupil by Stephen King
Fantastic book! I'd read it years ago, and now finally I had a chance to write an essay on "The Apt Pupil" by Stephen King. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2010 by Rath
3.0 out of 5 stars This NOT just Apt Pupil, it's the whole Novella Set 'Different...
I've just bought this twice! I bought this thinking it was Apt Pupil only as that's what it says on the front cover, it does not say Apt Pupil and other stories, it says 'A... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Claire Steed
4.0 out of 5 stars BRIGHT BOY MAD ABOUT THE CAMPS
I am an avid reader of Mr King and found this quite strange and disturbing and at the same time I wanted to keep reading. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2001 by vce.teresas@memo.volvo.se
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Disturbing, engrossing and utterly mesmorising. . . it has to be King. Shawskank Redemption is excellent, and unexpected while Apt pupil is disturbing and horrific, enhanced by... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars typical king:simple and scary
the ability of king never ceases to amaze.yet again he successfully manages to climb inside the mind of a young man who is on the brink of madness. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection of horror!
A masterly exhibition of four compelling stories from King's powerful mix of irresistible fiction. Each tale takes the reader into a powerful, shockingly real situation - no stone... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars you can do better
well at first I thought it might be interesting but the story gets too boring. in the end I couldn't bare looking at the book anymore
Published on 29 Aug 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest
This book was just great! When I started it, I wasn't so sure about it because 'Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption' wasn't what I had been expecting. Read more
Published on 16 July 1999
2.0 out of 5 stars I found this book interesting.
I first saw a Movie based on another of Stephen King's books when I was seven years old. I'm 12 now and I decided that reading one of his books was the best way to go. Read more
Published on 23 May 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars King's best and-practically-unknown written stories.
I read "Different Seasons" in the early 80's, after I became totally taken, not by the nature, but by the style of "The Shining" (the way the story was told... Read more
Published on 8 May 1999
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