I think you're right. I was switched on to the sense of wonder by things like the Barsoom books, for which I still have a soft spot, although if he ever gave two minutes thought to logical scientific world-building, it never shows. I do think you grow out of writers.
I thought I was the only one left who remembered Piers Anthony! I read probably 30-40 of his books from 6-9th grade. But The Color of Her Panties was really just too much of a muchness.
You really don’t know Stephen King to say he was high. I’m from where he’s from and he was never high, never did drugs, hardly ever got drunk. Try not saying stupid things about individuals you nothing about it.
I think you're right. I was switched on to the sense of wonder by things like the Barsoom books, for which I still have a soft spot, although if he ever gave two minutes thought to logical scientific world-building, it never shows. I do think you grow out of writers.
I thought I was the only one left who remembered Piers Anthony! I read probably 30-40 of his books from 6-9th grade. But The Color of Her Panties was really just too much of a muchness.
You really don’t know Stephen King to say he was high. I’m from where he’s from and he was never high, never did drugs, hardly ever got drunk. Try not saying stupid things about individuals you nothing about it.
He's been open about it. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/sep/21/stephen-king-shining-sequel-interview