Guns

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Christian Rummel

Length: 48 mins

Publisher's summary

In a pulls-no-punches essay intended to provoke rational discussion, Stephen King sets down his thoughts about gun violence in America. Anger and grief in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School are palpable in this urgent piece of writing, but no less remarkable are King's keen thoughtfulness and composure as he explores the contours of the gun-control issue and constructs his argument for what can and should be done.

King's earnings from the sale of this essay will go to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Stephen King is the author of 11/22/63, Under the Dome, Carrie, The Shining, and many other best-selling works.

"The overwhelming response from readers of the Kindle Single edition of Guns underscores the great need for thoughtful discourse on the issue of guns in America…I’m thrilled Audible is bringing Guns to the quickly growing audience of audiobook listeners." (Stephen King)

©2013 Stephen King (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"There are a handful of subjects in America so emotional and polarizing that the national dialogue around them amounts to little more than a shouting match. Chief among these is the subject of guns. In this intimate and moving Kindle Single, Stephen King employs all his gifts as writer and citizen to address gun violence in America. But why should we care what Stephen King has to say? As it turns out, there are a number of reasons. Despite his "liberal creds," King is an unapologetic gun owner himself. He is also the author of a novel--published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman--that has served as a "possible accelerant" for at least four real-life high school shooters. King had his publisher take that book off the market long ago, but the guns and the occasional bursts of unfathomable violence remain. When division is everywhere, is it possible for someone to argue passionately for the middle road? That is what King seeks to do here--this is a frank and thoughtful contribution to a dialogue in dire need of voices from the 'all-but-deserted middle.'" (Chris Schluep, Amazon.com)

Not just for liberals...

If you could sum up Guns in three words, what would they be?

Enlightning, controversial, smart!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The writer's point of view

Have you listened to any of Christian Rummel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me really think!

Any additional comments?

Great article.. I just wish everyone would listen to and with an open mind!

A Shot In the Dark--Solving the Gun Conundrum

Stephen King brings his prodigious intelligence to a difficult task--addressing the growing gun violence in this country. He comes from a place in the middle of a mind-boggling controversy and presents a well thought out solution to this conundrum. It is a must read for anyone who agonizes over protecting our second amendment rights while controlling the proliferation of death-dealing firearms.

Not a bad essay

It's hilarious that so many conservatives are upset by Stephen's points of view. Go read Tucker Carlson, losers.

to the point.

As always Stephen King brings the issue of guns to facts. thank you I enjoyed it!

wish everyone would share this

My sentiments exactly. I really do wish others would share this and initiate a REAL dialog. I'm really proud of Stephen King for putting this out there. of course, now I really want to read "Rage" but I understand why it was pulled.

Great read.

The narrator fit the essay perfectly. the hard truth about gun is sad but needs to be heard. I wish that every one who support guns would listen to this.

Stephen King is crazy but sane!

What did you love best about Guns?

Stephen King couldn't write with such success without knowing and understanding crazy. His sensibility is his ability to live and think normally while embracing the thoughts that come from dark places.

His commentary in Guns shows common sense and a strong grasp on reality, contrary to his usual genre. He did a great job of supporting the right to keep and bear arms while drawing a line on the need to have a military like arsenal capable of killing hundreds in only moments.

Timely but always too late.

Well researched, factually supported, and balanced. When will we pay attention and stop the insanity?

PREACH! Great read. It's Arithmetic!

this common sense read was non the less eye opening. Guns is an honest , factual read on our history's failure to protect the innocents. " hits the mark". A++

No Bull! Just the facts. A breath of sanity.

This is just brilliant . An antidote to the: "You tube fodder" that the next Gen. seems to thrive on. (My kids included.)

If you have an opinion on gun ownership; listen to it.
If you hate guns; listen to it.
If you love guns; listen to it.

And hey ... it will only take 60 minutes of your time.