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A Stephen King novel telling of unfair imprisonment and escape.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, 16 April 2003

By	Mr. GJ Borrows "[green eyes]" (Liverpool, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a major Stephen King fan. I bought this book for �3 in a clearance and lucky I did. I was bestowed upon me my current favourite book, actually more like 4.

Different Seasons, to give the book it's proper title, is a collection of 4 novellas set in a different season of the year. The opener, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption (Hope Springs Eternal) tells the well cinemised tale of Andy Dufrense, imprisoned for the murder of his wife 'and the guy she was banging'. The book sheds new light to the film, and makes it a more enjoyable watch.

The second novella, Apt Pupil (Summer of Corruption) tells us the story of Todd Bowden a young boy drawn in when he discovers a Nazi war criminal in his neighbourhood. Although the story sounds farfetched, this was my favourite novella in Different Seasons, a psychological thriller that will terrify you.

The third novella, The Body (Fall From Innoncence) I felt dragged. It is about four boys who discover find out about life and death in their own epic journey. It is a good story, but not close to the previous two.

Finally we have The Breathing Method (A Winter's Tale), a gruesome story about a club and the tales told there. This I felt was the most graphic novel in the collection, but once you see through the obvious you find a strange sense of the supernatural surrounding the club.

Stephen King said he didn't want these to be horror genred, except The Breathing Method, which he was requested to include. However, his sense of finding horror in anything chills your soul. A must have for everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Live the Shawshank Experience, 6 Aug 2001

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One of Stephen King's all time best novellas. It has only taken me about 5 years to finally get around to reading this story having had it sit on my bookshelf for years. Having also seen and enjoyed the film so many times it was so pleasing to know that the film stuck so closely to the novel that you can almost hear Morgan Freeman narrating it! One of the most beautifully written pieces of fiction I have read in a long time you just don't want it to end. Live through the injustice of Andy Dufryce's wrongful imprisonment and his revenge through the words of his friend, the ageing 'Irish'. A wonderful story that stands the test of time having originally been written in 1982. A story I could read time and time again and not get bored. I would give this 6 stars if I could!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful storytelling, 10 Jul 2001

By	Gary J Lashmar (London, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This is an awe-inspiring tale of friendship, of the transcendence of misery and of never giving up hope. If you are coming to this book having already watched the film then even better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 7 Hours of film from a small book.
One of the best books I have ever read, To get 3 great films (Shawshank Redemption, my favourite film, Apt Pupil, absolutely engrossing, and Stand by Me, one of the best movies... Read more

Published on 5 Feb 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Slow but keeps the readers' interest!
Although most Stephen King books end up under 'Horror' this book is hardly fit to be classed as one. Read more

Published on 4 Aug 2003 by d7trinity

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent attempt
Although I am not a huge fan of King's style, I found this collection of stories to be an interesting read. Read more

Published on 14 Jan 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Redemption day at last!
King, held in most peoples eyes as a writer who keeps the reader enthralled throughout, again did not fail. Read more

Published on 4 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I bought the book "Different Seasons" as I wanted to read the novella that the terrific film "The Shawshank Redemption" was based on. Read more

Published on 2 Aug 2000 by Erin Hickey

5.0 out of 5 stars King at his best
This is a masterpiece from the master himself, King. These stories will make you think about them for days to come.

Published on 26 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars majestic storytelling
King once again shows he is indeed one of the masters of storytelling, imagination and insight. The first and second novellas are nothing short of magnificent.

Published on 5 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Stephen King has ever come up with.
When I read the short story I thought it was great. Then came the movie & I wondered, "How in the world can they make a movie out of that? Read more

Published on 12 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
These stories are some of my favourite i have ever read. The first story is exciting and very intersting. The second is scary. The third is so funny. Read more

Published on 4 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You
I loved this story .. so full of hope and justice. You still can't get away from the ugly underbelly of people's baser natures, but perhaps you shouldn't so you can appreciate why... Read more

Published on 27 Jan 1998

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