“The Body” by Stephen King is helping me get back into reading

I started reading “The Body” by Stephen King, and absolutely intend to finish this one! I knew before starting it that I have seen the famous film adaptation (“Stand By Me”) of this novel before. This is a short story, which is partly why I chose it (since I return to school on the 22nd and have a job, I have decided that reading stories that aren’t lengthy is probably in my best interest until summer starts.) I have to say that I am really enjoying this book so far! I wouldn’t describe it as being a “lighthearted” novel, though I’d say that it is an easy read and that as always I am really enjoying reading the novel as there are more small details that help me understand the characters, their backstories, and their motivations so much better (not quint that the film adaptation starring River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Wil Wheaton isn’t great, it is – it’s just that I feel like the book gives you a better feel for what the town of Castle Rock is like, whereas the film, while truly a great adaptation – I mean I was literally reading the first few chapters in Wil Wheaton’s voice – feels lighter, in spite of everything, in the beginning. The film feels more nostalgic so far than the novel does.) I also think it’s interesting that the short story is set in 1960 as opposed to 1959, even though I know there wasn’t realistically a bit difference between those two years – from my understanding, 1960 felt like a continuation of the 50s fashion and culture wise… it just makes me wonder why the film directors chose summer of 1959 as opposed to what seems to be summer of 1960 in the novel. Was it specifically to appeal to those who were nostalgic over the 50s back in the 80s?

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