And all the unimaginable things people are capable of doing. Dec 20, 2012 buy thinner by bachman, richard, king, stephen isbn. I also quite liked ron mclartys reading of salems lot, his voice tied to ben mears really clicked well for me. Thinner is a story of revenge, skilfully woven by master horrorauthor stephen king. Billy halleck, good husband, loving father, is both beneficiary and victim of the american good life. Sep 17, 2019 newly updated to include kings newest novel, the institute. Stephen king, no matter what name hes writing under, is so good at developing characters. This fiction, horror, suspense and fantasyfilled story. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym. Billy feels the touch of a withered hand on his cheek. A 109yearold gypsy, hellbent on revenge, exacts a curse so shocking it compels its victim to gorge himself in an effort to avoid shrinking away to nothingness. A list of stephen kings audiobooks, organized alphabetically.
So among the authorized prescribed drugs the impacts of ordine cialis on line has been successful in maintain the track record as the longest affecting pill that can be termed as the weekender solution to be relieved soon and to protect their bodies. Jan 31, 20 thinner, released in 1984, is the only bachman book besides the regulators that didnt start out with the name stephen king on the manuscript. King s own narration can be a little hard for me to listen to, his voice does definitely have a nasal cast to it. The initial hardcover release of thinner included a. Thinner audiobook by stephen king 9781508217381 rakuten. Billy halleck robert john burke is an obese lawyer who accidentally hits a gypsy with his car after his wife distracts him. I liked it more for bag of bones than for needful things. The reigning master of suspense is the author of more than 50 books and audiobooks, all of which have been international bestsellers. I havent read as much stephen king as a lot of people have, and only listened to a few in audio.
Thinner, stephen king thinner is a 1984 novel by stephen king, published under his pseudonym richard bachman. Kings own narration can be a little hard for me to listen to, his voice does definitely have a nasal cast to it. An elderly gypsy king s weightloss curse prompts an obese lawyer to call in a mob bosss debt. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The narrator gives an excellent performance, bringing the characters to life with believable voices, and copes well with king s sometimes convoluted elaborate textual format.
A book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact thinner actually criticizes the treatment the gypsies have received in the united states over the years, in spite. And whod want their finest work attributed to someone else. After many disappointing experiences with the latest king s books most recent one being the cell, which is probably one of the worst books ive ever read, i have been very glad to come across thinner. The institute by stephen king, narrated by santino fontana. Billy halleck commits vehicular manslaughter when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old gypsy lady. But and its a big but this publication is firmly unnatural. And all the unimaginable things people are capable of doing just to not take responsibility for their actions. Thinner marketed as stephen kings thinner is a 1996 american body horror film directed by tom holland and written by michael mcdowell and holland. Halleck begins to lose weight uncontrollably and must pursue the band of gypsies who are responsible for his dwindling condition. May 02, 2017 the book is about many things, as all stephen king books are.
Stephen kings it so last time, i asked you guys wether i should get the stephen kings it audiobook, and most of you told me that, its a great thriller and its a mustread, except the ending which i can now. Thinner the old gypsy man barely whispers the word. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king. A 109yearold gypsy, hellbent on revenge, exacts a curse so shocking it compels its victim to gorge himself in an effort to avoid shrinking. Thinner is quite frankly an underrated stephen king adaptation and it definitely is worth seeing if you love king s work.
The film is based on stephen king s 1984 novel of the same name and stars robert john burke, joe mantegna, lucinda jenney, michael constantine, kari wuhrer, and bethany joy lenz. Written by stephen king, audiobook narrated by joe mantegna. Billy halleck commits vehicular manslaughter when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old gypsy lady on the street. Billy halleck commits vehicular manslaughter when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old gypsy lady on the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thinner is positively short by king standards about 300 pages, moves quickly, and contains a couple nasty little shocks that keep you on your toes and leave you feeling unsettled. Stephen king is capable of giving you a chilling and thrilling story even under a simple yet very meaningful title. Its always almost impossible to sympathise with a lawyer and thats the central issue with this one as he remains a nasty piece of work, but the darkness of king s vision, that he would rather continue bent on his course for revenge rather than save his family is worthy of early. Thinner ebook by stephen king 97815011462 rakuten kobo. It doesnt really bother him that he is dangerously overweight. I always disliked the addition the screenwriter added to the great finale in the book wherein billy eats the pie himself, especially that terrible.
Its a supernatural horror story, the first that bachman had apparently composed, but an extremely comfortable move for king. Stephen king thinner audiobook stephen king audiobooks. Ive stated before that stephen king was, in his early career, batting very nearly 1. Its always almost impossible to sympathise with a lawyer and thats the central issue with this. Billy halleck, an arrogant and morbidly obese lawyer in connecticut, has recently fought an agonizing court case in which he was charged with vehicular manslaughter. He then gets away with it, thanks to his connection and vague friendship with the judge. Kings audiobooks have won multiple audie awards, including best fiction wins for doctor sleep, duma key, and the talisman and audible audiobook of the year wins for 112263 and doctor. The audiobook version of thinner is read by joe mantenga, who played. Read thinner by stephen king available from rakuten kobo. So among the authorized prescribed drugs the impacts of ordine cialis on line has been successful in maintain the track record as the longest affecting pill that can be termed as the weekender solution to. All instant classics, and yet kings craft seems to sweeten with age, with king still churning out some. King also has a couple of new books coming out later this year that i wanted to check out. This is an entertaining film that should appeal to horror fans. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman.
The extraordinary booklist novel of a cursed mans quest to find the source of his nightmare and to reverse it befor. Jan 01, 2016 listen to thinner audiobook by stephen king. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy.
He then gets away with it, thanks to his connection and vague friendship with the judge, and also the fact the woman was a gypsy, meaning she was nobody important to the townsfolk. Director tom hollands totally banal and pedestrian horror movie is the thinner end of the wedge as far as awful adaptations of kings books go. Mar 20, 2009 thinner is positively short by king standards about 300 pages, moves quickly, and contains a couple nasty little shocks that keep you on your toes and leave you feeling unsettled. Stephen fry harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban audiobook. The last time richard bachman and stephen king were thought to be different writers, and kings signature is becoming ever clearer in its story james smythe tue 16 apr 20. An elderly gypsy kings weightloss curse prompts an obese lawyer to call in a mob bosss debt.
On top of that i had plans to start his dark tower series on audiobook. Billy halleck commits vehicular homicide when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old lady on the street. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. After many disappointing experiences with the latest kings books most recent one being the cell, which is probably one of the worst books ive ever read, i have been very glad to come across. Directed by tom holland in 1996 and based on stephen kings novel of the same name, thinner tells the story of a lawyer named billy halleck robert john burke who is married to his wife heidi lucinda.
Buy thinner by bachman, richard, king, stephen isbn. Stephen fry harry potter and the philosophers stone audiobook. Thinner is the 20th book published by stephen king. Director tom hollands totally banal and pedestrian horror movie is the thinner end of the wedge as far as awful adaptations of king s books go. Overweight halleck is a lawyer with connections, though, and gets off with a slap on the wrist. This book is dated back to 1985, and it is a real page turner, in the best king s tradition.
Nov 19, 1984 thinner, stephen king thinner is a 1984 novel by stephen king, published under his pseudonym richard bachman. Billy halleck, prosperous if overweight citizen, happily married, shuddered then turned angrily away. Thinner by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. Many adaptations of king dont cut the mustard but tom hollands is faithful to the book and a joy to watch. Its a supernatural horror story, the first that bachman had apparently composed, but an. Stephen fry harry potter and the order of the phoenix audiobook. The book is about many things, as all stephen king books are. I have to say, ive listened to about 60 audiobooks in the last couple of years, and not only was the dark tower audiobook the best stephen king audiobook that i listened to, but it was one of the best, period. Apr 16, 20 the last time richard bachman and stephen king were thought to be different writers, and king s signature is becoming ever clearer in its story james smythe tue 16 apr 20.
Now playing is adding more stephen king to their movie diet starting with an adaptation of the horror scribes bestselling weight loss plan. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son. Listen to thinner by stephen king available from rakuten kobo. After his trial, a gypsy curses him with a single word, thinner. Stephen fry harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook. Sep 26, 2012 a 109yearold gypsy, hellbent on revenge, exacts a curse so shocking it compels its victim to gorge himself in an effort to avoid shrinking away to nothingness.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The story itself is about taking responsibility for your actions. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym until the release of the regulators in. This fiction, horror, suspense and fantasyfilled story named thinner is not just a simple liquid thinner rather its named after the curse thinner given to a lawyer by the victims father that will keep on thinning the flesh on the body of the. Jan 14, 2020 the institute by stephen king, narrated by santino fontana. Thinner is quite frankly an underrated stephen king adaptation and it definitely is worth seeing if you love kings work.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. When hes writing as bachman, king seems to be more to the point, andread more if you liked this, you might also like. May 05, 2010 i always disliked the addition the screenwriter added to the great finale in the book wherein billy eats the pie himself, especially that terrible last s. He brings to life attorney william halleck, a man who hit and killed a. Thinner marketed as stephen king s thinner is a 1996 american body horror film directed by tom holland and written by michael mcdowell and holland. Halleck begins to lose weight uncontrollably and must pursue the band of gypsies who are. Thinner, released in 1984, is the only bachman book besides the regulators that didnt start out with the name stephen king on the manuscript.
Stephen king thinner audiobook free stephen king thinner audiobook. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Thinner audio cd february 19, 2009 by stephen king author visit amazons stephen king page. Billy halleck, prosperous if overweight citizen, happily married, shuddered then turned angrily. Stephen kings thinner 1996 cast and crew moviefone. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Stephen fry harry potter and the goblet of fire audiobook. A list of stephen king s audiobooks, organized alphabetically.
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