Di Stephen King ho letto diverse raccolte di racconti: A volte ritornano, Stagioni diverse, Incubi & Deliri e Scheletri. E io ancora non ho capito se con i racconti se la cava oppure no. A volte sforna dei racconti spettacolari, altre volte produce racconti davvero bruttini. Ho amato A volte ritornano, ho amato ancora di più Stagioni diverse, Incubi & Deliri l’ho trovato molto brutto, e Scheletri è un grande ni.

Word Processor of the Gods - This is so good because it is the reimagining of the genie in the bottle, or “The Monkey’s Paw” by WW Jacobs. Again, it became the question of “What would I do?”, while at the same time telling its main character to STOP, or at least SLOW DOWN because I need time to think first. Fun and thrilling. Embarking on a literary journey with these skeleton picture books is more than just a reading experience; it’s an adventure that fosters a love for science in a fun way. As the Halloween season approaches, there’s no better time to introduce your child to a friendly ghost story or a tale of a poor little witch through bright illustrations and engaging narratives. From “Bonaparte Falls Apart” to “Skeleton Cat”, these books promise not just learning but a ton of fun time for children. More Skeleton Fun Big Wheels: A Tale of the Laundry Game (Milkman #2): Same as above, but upon reflection this one wasn’t as moving as the prior two. (3.5/5) C’è L’uomo che non voleva stringere la mano che fa riferimento all’ultimo racconto di Stagioni diverse visto che la narrazione si svolge nello stesso luogo in cui è ambientato Il metodo di respirazione, un semplice “posto” non meglio identificato in cui delle persone si ritrovano per raccontarsi delle storie.A Word Processor that changes reality – a little odd. When I first read this short story I remember thinking that it wouldn't be very scary. Having said that I ended up really loving it. It is one of those Stephen King books for me that as I am reading it I am thinking what the hell am I reading but as always I just can't put it down. I think this one also has a nice message and the character growth is nice too, it is about appreciating what you have in life and not knowing what you have until it's gone. Bone Collection: Animals by Rob Scott Colson. Like his other title in the collection, Skulls, this title focuses on the skeletons of a wide variety of animals. Pretty cool to look at and very informative. Great for kids in grades 2-6. The narrator of "Nona" mentions once getting "messed up" by Ace Merrill, the local baddie — an antagonist in "The Body" and Needful Things.

Skulls!" by Blair Thornburgh: This bright and informative book is perfect for young readers interested in learning more about the skeletal structure in a fun and engaging manner. Word Processor of the Gods. A man who hates his life discovers he can delete or add people and things in his life through his new Word Processor. What are three forms of homeostasis that the skeletal system regulates? Briefly explain how each one is regulated by the skeletal system.Due individui portano nel solaio uno specchio d’antiquariato, sul quale gravano inquietanti dicerie: i proprietari del passato hanno visto la Falciatrice nel riflesso, poco prima di fare una brutta fine. King, al contrario dei suoi orrori concreti e molte volte posticci, dosa sapientemente l’aspettativa del lettore con la percezione distorta che chiunque subisce di fronte allo specchio. After the reliably folksy, mood-setting introduction to this collection from Sai King himself, things get rolling with "The Mist," the first (but not last) story in Skeleton Crew about ordinary people stranded and facing likely death, due to out-of-this-world circumstances. "The Mist" is a novella, and I always enjoy every word of it. Yeah, King overwrites in several places in this book . . . but this story ain't one of 'em. I have quite the fear of mist, thanks to this story. Other favorites of mine include "The Ballad Of The Flexible Bullet," a delightfully paranoid story King could have never written before or after cocaine; "The Raft," which was my very favorite in this collection for a long time; The Monkey," a story that doesn't get as much love as it deserves; "The Reach," the previously mentioned story that moved me to tears; "The Jaunt," which, for my money, contains King's most haunting story ending yet; and "Cain Rose Up," a story that other reviewers like to rag on but I can't help but dig. Nona. Bumpy at the beginning, this is another terrific yarn, a jailhouse confessional by a convicted killer whose account of his raven haired, irresistible accomplice cannot be verified by any witness. It's quite creepy. The tie-in to The Body was an unexpected treat.

Stephen made his first professional short story sale ("The Glass Floor") to Startling Mystery Stories in 1967. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. Many were gathered into the Night Shift collection or appeared in other anthologies. The Monkey. Not quite as scary as I remember it, but still wonderfully written. A windup monkey with crashing cymbals doesn't quite scare me, but the journey the protagonist takes from orphaned boy to adult and his battle with this evil thing is compelling. This one isn’t for the faint hearted and has some really nasty scenes where that will leave you recoiling and wincing. I recommend this one if you like a little more gore in your books as this has plenty. I think our main character is awesome too, awful but awesome. It isn't a character that grows on you and he doesn't have any development or growth but I loved hating him.This one could be could be seen as a spiritual successor to "The Breathing Method," even going so far as to reference that earlier novella. It revoles around the same, strange story-telling club that we first met in Different Seasons. I racconti sono preceduti da un’introduzione, che non manca mai nei libri di Stephen King, in cui l’autore spiega perché continua a scrivere racconti, consapevole del fatto che i lettori in linea di massima preferiscano leggere un romanzo, e si chiudono con delle note in cui King spiega l’origine di alcuni racconti, aspetto che trovo sempre molto interessante.

In generale comunque trovo che King se la cavi molto bene con i racconti lunghi. Non credo sia un caso se in Scheletri ho amato La nebbia, il racconto che apre la raccolta, che è proprio quello più lungo, la novella insomma. Quanta ansia, quanta, quanta ansia. La scimmia rientra tra i migliori della raccolta, assieme a Il word processor degli dei. Immaginatevi, nel primo caso, una scimmia pupazzo che uccide qualcuno ogni volta che sbatte i piatti che ha tra le mani, o nel secondo caso, un computer che può cancellare cose, o far apparire cose, a seconda del tasto premuto. Originale, diabolico, affascinante, estremamente pericoloso.

The Reaper’s Image: I’m not really sure what The Reaper's Image was about but it didn't really work for me or move me. (2/5) And if you have a little boy or girl fascinated by the funnier types of story book, books like funny bones are sure to be a hit. Zio squinternato dalla Germania decide di prendersi una piccola casa di fronte al camion - uscito fuori strada anni fa, per un incidente - del socio d'affari, successivamente morto in circostanze misteriose. Reminiscenze di Duel al servizio di un racconto insipido: non un grande soggetto il camion né lo stesso zio Otto, stereotipato e anonimo. Gruppo di persone si ritrova asserragliato nel centro commerciale della zona, in seguito alla discesa di una misteriosa nebbia. Se le radici della storia sono tipicamente lovecraftiane, lo sguardo disilluso del microcosmo americano di provincia appartiene a King, senza ombra di dubbio. Da segnalare la buona trasposizione del 2006 di Darabont. C’è Caino scatenato, che parla delle stragi a scuola per mano di studenti; credo che dopo Ossessione mi serva ben altro per apprezzare un racconto di questo tipo.