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Needful Things
- Narrated by: Stephen King
- Length: 25 hrs and 10 mins
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There was a new shop in town. Run by a stranger. Needful Things, the sign said. The oddest name. A name that caused some gossip and speculation among the good folks of Castle Rock, Maine, while they waited for opening day. Eleven-year-old Brian Rusk was the first customer and he got just what he wanted, a very rare 1956 Sandy Koufax baseball card. Signed. Cyndi Rose Martin was next. A Lalique vase. A perfect match for her living room decor. Something for everyone. Something you really had to have. And always at a price you could just about afford. The cash price that is. Because there was another price. There always is when your heart's most secret, true desire is for sale.
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- Mike from Bury
- 21-07-17
Narrated by the author
Perfect! Stephen King knows his characters and their inner voices better than anyone else could! You get the full 3D version here!!
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- Dr Zube
- 12-07-13
A very sinister idea executed really well
I haven't listened to many King stories yet but this is a good one, with a central idea that is really quite interesting. It feels too long, and the idea is stretched to breaking point ins some parts but it works, and is pretty gripping. King's narration is good, and you get used to his accent very quickly. Its long, but if you have the time and you like King books I would certainly recommend this one.
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- arran
- 22-11-17
Good book but didn't like the music
Dont like music in books but a great story and well read. would recommend for all king lovers
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- Seayeaitch
- 01-04-20
Stephen King delivers
I really enjoyed this story and part of the enjoyment is to have the author read his own work so you just know the narration is exactly how King wanted it, the introduction f short clips of music adds a further dimension that adds greatly to the experience. For King enthusiasts this is a great story with lots of threads, Kings skill is to use common language as he paints a picture in the respondents mind bringing the characters and players to life. Just excellent, I enjoyed from beginning to end.
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- Jaki
- 13-11-18
loves it
I really enjoyed listening to Steven bring the book to life. what a great storyteller!
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- Ruthie
- 14-11-19
Awesome
Loved it, read it years ago, and really enjoyed Mr King himself reading to me
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- Jon D.
- 26-06-13
Needed to be shorter
Love Stephen Kings work and this is compelling listening but when its finished you can't help but think it should have been shorter.
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- Sarahsbooks2013
- 14-04-13
Shop of horror!!
Needful this is an excellent example of modern greed, and typical society, with an all to familiar twist... Great caricatures, each with their own story's to follow, bring this intricate and gripping story together. Narration a little fast, and at times difficult to keep up with Stephen King himself. All in all fantastic story
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- Jamie
- 06-12-16
captivating, easily one of King's finest.
from the prologue to the end Needful Things hooks the listener in, easily one of the finest fantasy horror stories ever written. Along with IT.
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- Lisa
- 12-11-16
always a favourite.
love this book and read it lots of times in paperback. found audible great when prepping dinner or cleaning
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