A Stephen King ghost story in the grand tradition, "Riding the Bullet" is the ultimate warning about the dangers of hitchhiking. A college student's mother is dying in a Maine hospital. When he hitches a ride to see her, the driver is not who he appears to be. Soon the journey veers off into a dark landscape that could only be drawn by Stephen King.
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By Carl Hughes
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This short story is being sold at a blatant rip-off price of £4.99, when it is simply one extract from the 'Everything's Eventual' anthology of short stories which sells for only £6.99. For the extra couple of pounds you get a massive book crammed with short stories. The publisher must think we are all mad. And by the way, don't be fooled by the 'novella' tag. This isn't a novella at all. A novella simply means 'short novel', and means a book that runs from 20,000-40,000 words. This is simply a short story, about 4000 words long. Take my advice and don't be ripped off as I was. I downloaded this story thinking it was a full-length novel, then I found out it was simply a short and not very great piece of fiction.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By MaryJane
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This really gets my goat! It wasn't until I'd read the first few pages of this that I realised it was a short
story previously published as part of an anthology, that I had already read back when dinosaurs ruled the earth! I
think that if short stories or novellas from collections get advertised under their own title (suggesting a previously unpublished or new to kindle read)that Amazon should state the name of the book the story was originally a part of. Its a rip - who can be expected to remember the titles of everything they have ever read? Swindle! Saying that, however, this is still a cracking short story, from back when Stephen King did what he does best.
story previously published as part of an anthology, that I had already read back when dinosaurs ruled the earth! I
think that if short stories or novellas from collections get advertised under their own title (suggesting a previously unpublished or new to kindle read)that Amazon should state the name of the book the story was originally a part of. Its a rip - who can be expected to remember the titles of everything they have ever read? Swindle! Saying that, however, this is still a cracking short story, from back when Stephen King did what he does best.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Noel
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A young university student finds out his mother has had a stroke and so rushes home to see her, hitch-hiking as his car is in the shop (no mention of possible buses or trains he could alternately use), and he is picked up... by a dead man.
This is standard Stephen King fare with his interest in all manner of ghosties and ghoulies, and the encounter with the dead guy isn't that great but what saves the story is the man's reminiscences of his mum. He looks back at his childhood, his mum's sacrifices being a single mother working several jobs to get him into college, and her current situation now - and it's surprisingly effective.
Maybe because it has a firm basis in reality and is something most of us will deal with in our own lives - the death of a close loved one, a parent - and what it means to contemplate our own mortality.
And, if you've got "Everything's Eventual", King writes in his introduction that the story is his way of dealing with his own mother's death. And, sentimental though it is, the sentiments and situation were real enough to make me roll a tear at the inevitable end. For that alone it's a powerful story, the added ghost is just the icing on the cake.
Speaking of "Everything's Eventual", this story is included in that book along with 13 other stories (including 1408), as well as a lengthy introduction by King and notes before each story. It's definitely worth paying a few pennies more than the price of this e-book.
This is standard Stephen King fare with his interest in all manner of ghosties and ghoulies, and the encounter with the dead guy isn't that great but what saves the story is the man's reminiscences of his mum. He looks back at his childhood, his mum's sacrifices being a single mother working several jobs to get him into college, and her current situation now - and it's surprisingly effective.
Maybe because it has a firm basis in reality and is something most of us will deal with in our own lives - the death of a close loved one, a parent - and what it means to contemplate our own mortality.
And, if you've got "Everything's Eventual", King writes in his introduction that the story is his way of dealing with his own mother's death. And, sentimental though it is, the sentiments and situation were real enough to make me roll a tear at the inevitable end. For that alone it's a powerful story, the added ghost is just the icing on the cake.
Speaking of "Everything's Eventual", this story is included in that book along with 13 other stories (including 1408), as well as a lengthy introduction by King and notes before each story. It's definitely worth paying a few pennies more than the price of this e-book.
By Larry
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as usual another story written by the master of horror.
The story is both easy to read and uses language that
is fairly easy to follow
The story is both easy to read and uses language that
is fairly easy to follow
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Stephen King is a great writer he takes you right in to the heart of the story you can feel the fear of the subject, Riding the bullet is a short story that is just right as a e reader it leads you to think you know what happens next but suddenly changes and you are left wondering how it will end, so you have to carry on reading to find out.
I am also going to start reading Joe Hill's books to see if he is as good as his dad ?maybe.
I am also going to start reading Joe Hill's books to see if he is as good as his dad ?maybe.
By khipani
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a good short story that kept me captivated all the way through, but then, that is Stephen for you. A good read.
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This is a brilliant Stephen King ... but then I am a King fan. I'd recommend any Stephen King book.
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Riding the bullet by Stephen king is a great book. Very scary and I definitely recommend it to everyone who enjoys horror storys
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King at his best
Thoroughly enjoyed, king doing what he does best x x x x xxx x x x x x x x
Published 3 months ago by kim fowler
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Book? More like a short story.
I was expecting a good read--- it took me all of 45 minutes! Standard Stephen King fare. It's five years since I read a King book, Another five years before I do it again!
Published 3 months ago by George Edward Alexander
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Good addittion to library
Another eagerly awaited Stephen King offereing. Fast paced with several surprise elements thrown in for good measure.Totally reccomend it to anyone.
Published 4 months ago by Cj Campbell
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not read todate
again bought to read on holiday which is,nt until may 2013 so cannot comment other than the write up for it was good
Published 4 months ago by barney
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Short and sweet
This short novella is a page turner, although I got the feeling there was an urgency to finish this by the author. Read more
Published 6 months ago by joymac
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Riding the Bullet
If you like suspense, mystery and a touch of the supernatural your'll love it. A thoroughly good entertaing read.I recommend it.
Published 6 months ago by Sue young
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Edge of seat stuff
Scary yet has you rooting for character to make it. As with all Stephen King there is always the moral in the tale.
Published 6 months ago by Tina
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Fantastic
Fantastic short story from Stephen king, well written and suspenseful, always a pleasure to read the great artists work.
I read the story in one, just couldn't put it down.
I read the story in one, just couldn't put it down.
Published 8 months ago by Atheneh
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