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Everything's Eventual
Stephen King reads three of his classic short stories including 1408, now a feature film!Enter a nightmarish mindscape of unrelenting horror and shocking revelations as the greatest storyteller of our time takes us inside a world of yearning and paranoia, isolation and addiction. It is the world of the smoker. Stephen King's audio original story collection blood and smoke features the tale 1408, now a Dimension Films motion picture starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. Also inside are In the Deathroom and Lunch at the Gotham Café, both horrific tales of withdrawl, desperation, and unfiltered suspense.
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Audio
Price: $5.32
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| User Reviews |  | Great for a short ride or commute to work
rating: 4
As a pretty big fan of Stephen King, it was nice to find an audio book version of three short stories, making each the perfect companion for a long commute to work or short day trip. The three stories are as follows:
"1408" - The most famous of the stories is about Mike Enslin, a bestselling horror author who doesn't believe in his own profession. He goes from haunted gravesite to hotel to amusement park (inserted for Scooby Doo fans) to disprove the notion that there are spirits, ghosts, poltergeists, or hauntings. He's completely cynical about his job until he makes his way to room 1408 in an upscale NY hotel. While staying the night, Enslin is scared senseless, as the room comes alive and attempts to kill him.
"In The Deathroom" - I think I enjoyed this story the most out of the three. In it, a reporter named Fletcher must deal with Central American interrogators who have no qualms about torturing him and/or killing him. So much so, in fact, that one member of the interrogation room has created a crude electrocution device from which he delivers pain to his patients as he asks, "How did that feel?" Even though there is a near probability that Fletcher will be tortured to death, especially if he holds out, it's up to him to outwit the handful of EVIL puppets doing the bidding of a dictator.
"Lunch at the Gotham Cafe" - Perhaps the most terrifying of the three stories - because of the believability - the fear in this story comes from a likely scenario: a divorce settlement hearing. Although, it's not nearly what one would expect. Steven Davis' wife Diana has just left him unexpectedly, and he quit smoking, so his life is in shambles. He'd like reconciliation, but his wife hates him, and she has finished with the relationship.
Along with her lawyer, Diane meets up with Steven at fancy restaurant, the Gotham Cafe. Upon arrival, the two are at each other's throats, and Steven is trying to keep a semblance of control. In no time at all, Diane's lawyer is attempting to douse the emotional fire, but he soon has something more to be concerned about: the wait staff. Apparently, life as a NYC maitre d' is incredibly stressful, and the entire restaurant is about deal with the repercussions.
King's reading is fair, not overpowering or at a HIGH VOLUME, like so many audio books; it's the perfect tone and accent for each story. It should be after all, he wrote each tale of desperation and suspense. Overall the 3-CD set is quick, entertaining, and perfect for driving. Even if not on a trip, the stories were engaging enough to make me want to get back into rush-hour traffic. If that's not high enough praise, I don't know what is.
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Being Mislead
rating: 3
I think some of you may be being mislead. All three of these short stories have been published in the book Everything's Eventual : 14 Dark Tales. It is a good collection of short stories but the site's review and some reader reviews seem to be saying the only way you can get these stories is to buy the expensive audio version which just is not true.
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When King Reads, You Better Listen Boy!
rating: 5
Stephen King writes short stories that are made for reading outloud, and no one reads them better than King does himself. The audio recording of "1408" outdoes the movie of the same name, while "Lunch at the Gotham Cafe" is bloody entertaining. If you enjoy King's readings, you need to check out the audiobook of King's Bag of Bones, also read by the author.
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Smokin'!!
rating: 5
You just can not beat the author reading his own work. Loved it!! Three superb chillers read by 'the king' himself. I highly recommend this to all Stephen King fans.
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No excitement
rating: 2
These short stories did not give me the "thrill" that I was looking for from Stephen King. I cannot tecommend this.
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