Book · 1960 · euthanasia
Night Shift
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Julie Wright named night shift she said that King's early writing was filled with some great ideas each short story is incredible.
The best things said about it
I think my first I was probably 10 or 11 and it was his a book of stories night shift and um that sort of segwayed to.
Why people recommend it
Night Shift by Stephen King is the iconic author's first collection of short stories, featuring classic tales of terror, suspense, and the macabre that helped define modern horror. On Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark recalled reading early King collections, reminiscing about the memorable cover art featuring a bandaged hand with an eye in the palm, which points directly to this landmark anthology. On The Book Review, John Williams shared listener feedback from Julie Wright praising the collection for its brilliant early ideas and incredible short stories, while Victor LaValle recounted discovering the book around age ten or eleven, explaining how it served as a crucial gateway into a lifelong appreciation for horror literature. Throughout these discussions, the participants highlighted the collection's enduring influence, inventive premises, and ability to terrify generations of readers. The widespread reverence for the volume underscores its vital role in cementing Stephen King's reputation as a master of the short story format and a foundational voice in contemporary horror fiction.
Every mention
John Williams Julie Wright named night shift she said that King's early writing was filled with some great ideas each sho… 1
“Julie Wright named night shift she said that King's early writing was filled with some great ideas each short story is incredible”
Josh Clark I like the earlier ones like Skeleton Crew or whatever the other one is. I can't remember. It had like a ba… 1
“I like the earlier ones like Skeleton Crew or whatever the other one is. I can't remember. It had like a bandaged hand with the eye in the middle of the palm.”
Victor LaValle I think my first I was probably 10 or 11 and it was his a book of stories night shift and um that sort of s… 1
“I think my first I was probably 10 or 11 and it was his a book of stories night shift and um that sort of segwayed to”