Anyone read 'The Black House' by Stephen King?

ncmc

Has anyone read this book (co-written by Peter Straub). I have read the first couple of chapters and while the story seems interesting enough, the narrative style is very irritating. What I mean is, the narration goes something like this, " now let us fly through this window and get a better look inside" or " we have seen enough of this place, let is meet someone else". It seems to go on like this throughout the whole book and i'm finding it grating after 2 chapters!

Has anyone persevered with this book, I'm a big SK fan and would hate to miss out on a good book of his.:)

John

I really enjoyed it but before you go further, have you read The Talisman by Straub and King because The Black House continues the story in that.

pwd

i got that book ages ago
only read the first chapter or two because I found the narrative irritating too.

ncmc

It's really frustrating, because the story itself is very interesting. I have read The Talisman which I loved, but that was 10+ years ago so maybe i'll read it again and then give The Black House another chance. Sometimes books just aren't worth the hassle though. Just started reading Firestarter instead and I love it! Good story, well written, vintage King at it's best!

John

The style of The Black House is a little bit annoying at first but not all the book is like that (if I remember correctly) and you get used to it. I say persevere because it is a good tale.

Sheena99

Def. don't give up, the book improves massively after the first few chapters. I would recommend reading The Talisman first though, and if you're a fan of the gunslinger books, King drops a few gems in these two books!

Honey-ec

It's just "Black House" and I have to say, I never even noticed the narrative style that's irritating you. Anyway, I would definitely say persevere - it's a very rewarding book, particularly if you've read the Dark Tower series.