Stephen King and Philosophy
Haunting us with such unforgettable stories as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem’s Lot, Carrie, The Green Mile, and Pet Sematary, Stephen King has been an anchor of American horror, science fiction, psychological thrillers, and suspense for more than forty years. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the perseverance of the human spirit. The first book in the new Great Authors and Philosophy series, Stephen King and Philosophy reveals some of the deeper issues raised by King’s work. From retribution, freedom, and moral relativity, to death and insanity, the chapters of this book expose how King’s stories access the questions and fears that haunt each of us in the middle of the night.
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I saw that this book was available on Libby to borrow and though it would be an interesting read. This does contain spoilers for some of King's major works.
Throughout the book, there are sections by other contributors that were great to read as it wasn't all one opinion. Some of the contributors were able to clearly communicate and emphasize their points. That said I found some sections repeated ideas and only some of King's works were mentioned. As you read through each section some books show up in multiple areas and it's a little annoying when I know there are other examples they could have pulled from.
I did enjoy this book as a reflection of all the work and mastery that goes into King's works.
