"Typical King"
I read the title and pretty much knew the entire plot. I do love King stories and enjoyed the book even though there were no surprises.
"Recycled Children of the Corn"
Sure - short story, not bad.
Of course. I am determined to read / listen to every Stephen King book ever written. I'm almost there...
Better than some readers, worse than others. There were only a couple of characters in this book so not the most impressive performance in the world but he did a fine job.
No. It already seemed like it was a follow-up book.
This book seemed like the Cliff notes to "Children of the Corn". While I enjoyed it, I had this sense of Deja Vu for most of the book. It was still good but seemed recycled.
"Poor acting"
A different reader.
Yes I love Stephen King. I don't love all of his stories but that's to be expected. You have to judge the story based on its own merit, not simply because a certain person wrote it. I don't think I've read any other books by Joe Hill, but I plan to now.
I really don't like to criticize someone's work when I probably couldn't do better, but the performance this reader gave was so distracting I had a hard time getting into the story. Its hard to describe accurately but he put emphasis on the wrong words in sentences and it felt like he was saying characters' lines improperly. It seems like he was just trying too hard and went over the top. Overall, his performance just made me mad. I can't really recommend this reading at all.
I think the story itself was ok, but I will probably read it for myself sometime just to see.
Please help the reader.
Grammar and Common Sense Patrol
"Great start...not much else"
I wouldn't recommend this book. I have always been a King fan and I've heard really good things about Joe Hill. I wanted to like it, but I couldn't.
I've never heard an audiobook read by Stephen Lang, but he does an excellent job--just not quite enough to save a mediocre story.
Kindle Andrew
"Classic King"
"In the Tall Grass" is classic King. Similar in many respects to "Children of the Corn" but short and sweet. I was sorry to see one of the characters...who shall remain nameless...killed off but that is also classic King...don't get attached to anyone. They may not make it! Just enough scary, just enough paranormal, and just enough of the OMG factor for a short story. Recommended for a quick listen.
"What you expect is something surprising..."
And Stephen King and Joe Hill deliver. Once again King preys on our common fears--fears that keep us awake at night and give us pause in the daylight--to scare the living hell out of us. It's a perfect story for October. It's short, terrifying, horrifying and disgusting; and Stephen Lang's audio performance translates all the terror, horror and disgust beautifully.
"Not King's Best"
The narration was superb. I loved listening to it!
I will because the writing was in King's style, which I love, but I will be dubious because I felt the storyline was weak.
Loved it! I am looking for more of his narrations!
The beginning (as everything that King does) grabs you and pulls you into the story. He is the master at that.
I loved the narration and the hook, I just wish it had been a better story but that's just one person's opinion.
I guess I'm a baby...I just love to be read to.
"Love a good Short Story"
Stephen King is so good at the short story and this is no exception. I had a short road trip and I literally timed it perfectly so the book was ending just as I was pulling into the driveway of my family's summer home....kind of spooky. Love it.
k1968mm Katia
"Be ready to be horrified!"
I listened to In the Tall Grass twice! Just had to make sure I really was hearing what I thought I was hearing.
The turn of events are horrifying! From beggining to end this story grabs your attention and quickly turns your insides out when all hell breaks loose In the Tall Grass!
The narrator does a fantastic job in telling this story. Nothing boring about it.
This book didn't make me laugh or cry, but it did make my jaw drop so far south I had to pick it up with a shovel. I'm also pretty sure my eyes got as big as dinner plates had I had the chance to observe my own reaction in front of a mirror. Watch your jaw. Yours just might drop too!
No money wasted here. This is a short story that can be listened to in less than 2 hours. It's a short ride, but oh boy, is it a ride!
Studying to be a Mechanical Engineer at Georgia Institute of Technology.
"This story is amazing!"
I like this story a lot more than than A Face in a Crowd, which was at least a little confusing and at most not one of Kings best works.
This on the other hand is one of Kings best short stories. I love the flow from one point to the other, the style, insanity, and absurdness of it all. Its terrifying and unnerving.
Its so damn creative and well done. It brings reality into a the realm of the supernatural, which King does greatly in all of his works, but this one best of all.
I'm curious as to who is the real driving force here, King or his son Hill? It definitely has King's style, but if this is any hint at Hill;s style, I look forward to his future releases.
The narration is great to. The performance is great, but a good narration isn't just about how well one performance but also on how well received their voice is. This narrator has a very pleasant voice and fits very well into the story.
Lang's narration combined with King and Hill's wonderful writing really brought the story to life. More than a few times, I found my self laughing out load, amazed at how real the terror was.
This could really progress into an excellent novel, but that isn't to say it isn't the perfect length, because as much as I want more of it, I'd be lying if I didn't admit that making it a short story is part of what makes it so damn good.