Bag of Bones

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Stephen King

Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Even four years after the sudden death of his wife, best selling novelist Mike Noonan can't stop grieving, nor can he return to his writing. Now his nights are plagued by vivid nightmares of the house by the lake. Despite these dreams, or perhaps because of them, he decides to return to Sara Laughs, the Noonans' isolated summer home. In his beloved Yankee town, he finds himself falling in love with a widowed young mother, who struggles to keep custody of her 3-year-old daughter. He is also drawn into the mystery of Sara Laughs, now the site of ghostly visitations, ever-escalating nightmares, and the sudden recovery of his writing ability. What are the forces that have been unleashed here - and what do they want of Mike Noonan?

©1998 Stephen King, All Rights Reserved (P)1998 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved

Critic reviews

"The witty and obsessive voice of King's powerful imagination." (Amy Tan)
"What King lacks in professional polish he makes up for with an infectious enthusiasm that will lock in listeners for the long haul." (Publishers Weekly)

couldn't stop listening

another great yarn from the master hope he never runs out of story's to tell but guess leave it to ka. I will always stay in the dark tower series read and listened to them more time's than I'd like to admit always need to get back to that world of long roads that can take you anywhere

slow start but worth it

This book had a VERY slow first half, imho, and if it weren't for my intense love of Stephen King's storytelling, I would have quit listening. I'm glad I hung on though - once the story really starts (very late in the book) it's a very good one.
Well worth sticking with but be warned - the sticking with it may take some effort.

está en mi top 5 de Stephen King

Si eres nuevo leyendo a Stephen King de verdad te recomiendo este libro ya que no es una de sus lecturas más pesadas y desde temprano comenzando la lectura te atrapará.

Thoroughly Enjoyable Experience

I bought the hardback version of this book off the clearance shelf in a used bookstore last summer, and try as I may, I fell asleep within minutes of reading. It on my nightstand for months collecting dust, so I gave up and bought the audio version.

For me, hands down, Bag of Bones is Stephen King's best story, and his narration along with the music brought the story to life. There are pregnant pauses in the narration- sometimes between paragraphs, sometimes between chapters- that just potentiate the tension of the story.

I was sorry when the story ended, but delighted in the interview between the producer and Mr. King that followed. If I could give more than 5 stars, I certainly would!!

Best King book I've read (listened to)

This "ghost story" is truly a work of art. It is read by King, who does an excellent job of adding dimension to the characters. There is music included (with lyrics written by King, no less) that I believe provides some cohesion to the narrative--some may find it distracting but I really liked it (much better than the music that is a part of the mini-series).

The story is truly chilling. I was quite literally scared at times, and turned it off. For fans of King, this is a must read/listen!

One of the Best...

I loved reading Bag Of Bones but listening to Stephen King read it to me was simply glorious! His intimate knowledge of the characters brings so much texture to the story. This was one of my favorite audible books.

Enjoyable listen, story kept me coming back

Would you listen to Bag of Bones again? Why?

Nah, it was a solid story that kept me listening and had excellent music. SK did a good job narrating it himself too. But, I've heard the story, so I'm OK closing it and moving along.

Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen King? Why or why not?

I've made it through The Stand. I've listened to The Shining twice and know I will continue to listen every few years. That one's THE BEST. Other SK I've liked... ehh not as much.

Which scene was your favorite?

The small creepy things that keep you wondering, like the two sunflowers and the sticker, and the stuffed animal along the trail. You'll know what I'm talking about. Reminds me of some of King's best work, like the hedge animals and the elevator in The Shining. SO TERRIFYING. That's his best stuff. That same kind of unabashed stuff adds a lot to Bag of Bones too.

Who was the most memorable character of Bag of Bones and why?

Several main characters I actually found a bit annoying; I won't discolor them before you have a chance to read. I found Jo, his wife, compelling.

First Audio Book

This was my first audio book and I'm glad it was! I've been hooked on audio books ever since. The book was incredible. King always is.

Terrific yarn!

Listening to Stephen King's voice read his own novel with such perfect pitch, depth and richness brought the story alive. I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Absolutely fantastic

My new favorite Stephen King novel! I loved listening to him act out the different characters and pronounce everything exactly how it came to be in his brilliant mind. A captivating and dark story, I quickly became attached to most of the characters and even the location. Highly recommend.