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Different Seasons

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Four gripping novellas tied together by the changing of seasons.

Hope Springs Eternal

"Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption"

An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks a strange and startling revenge...the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award nominee The Shawshank Redemption.

Summer of Corruption

"Apt Pupil"

Todd Bowden is one of the top students in his high school class and a typical American 16-year-old - until he becomes obsessed with the dark and deadly past of an older man in town. The inspiration for the film Apt Pupil from Phoenix Pictures.

Fall from Innocence

"The Body"

Four rambunctious young boys plunge through the façade of a small town and come face to face with life, death, and intimations of their own mortality. The film Stand by Me is based on this novella.

A Winter's Tale

"The Breathing Method"

A disgraced woman is determined to triumph over death.

©1982 Stephen King. All rights reserved. (P)2016 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Horror Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary

Critic reviews

"Hypnotic." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"To find the secret of his success, you have to compare King to Twain and Poe - King's stories tap the roots of myth buried in all our minds." ( Los Angeles Times)
"Buy Different Seasons. I promise you'll enjoy it.... He creates people who are so alive, you can almost sense them." ( Minneapolis Star-Tribune)

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to a friend, because the stories are great, and the reader is one of the best I have ever heard.

What did you like best about this story?

All of the novellas in the book are great, but the shawshank redemption is my favorite out of all of them.

What does Frank Muller bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Frank was fantastic at first person stories. He was also good at making you feel like you were really in the novel he was reading. That is why he was and audio award winner in my opinion.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending of apt pupil was very surprising to me.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend any book read by Frank Muller.

Fantastic!

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I had seen all of these novellas as movies before hearing them read, and as is usual the book far surpasses the movie.

Pleasantly Suprised

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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
Apt Pupil
The Body
The Breathing Method

Excellent book one of Kings best
Absolutely loved it

King is The King of Writing

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I think every time I finish a Stephen King it’s my favorite but this truly is (along with Delores Claiborne!). Incredible stories with more heart than horror - for the most part. Excellent.

I always say it’s my favorite

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I love this book. you get 4 good stories. I listen while walking the dog. The dog was happy as the walks were extended because I wanted to listen longer.

Hail the King !

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these books were some of the best I've ever read, I believe Stephen king's genius is in his non fantasy works for sure

wow

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although King has be labeled a horror writer these shorts are some if his better books
A good read and couple stories where adapted well to the big screen

good read in the fall

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frank Mueller; in simple terms he could read anything w/ perfect charm. trained in Forensic Speech, I say "Bravo!" up for more Mr. M. anytime!
mr. king thankfully got his 2nd publicist 2 go 4 this 4-some as a group of stories. Thank you! Fave; I guess I'd say, The Breathing Method. made me think of 'The Chowder Society'. fabulous film w/ real gents I adored.
Apt Pupil gave me a few raw spots that I never would have watched nor read as it had animal cruelty. I'd b angry if it were not 4 Mr. K. using this 2 really put your mind to task. it did 4 Me @ the least it forced me 2 recall what HE REALLY WAS & IS. I don't do SPOILER stuff so don't fuss. bless U S.K. as U never seem 2 B able 2 disappoint this Woman. I'll b here as long as U R willing 2 share it.
a wonderful ride! I got 4 for my $$$!

4 of 4 stories, worth it

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Moving, surprising stories that aren’t about what they’re supposed to be. Better than the one about stopping the JFK assassination.

Best work I have read from King

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Excellent collection outside of the breathing method very good narration and cool collection of stories.

very good

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