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You Like It Darker: Stories

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Stephen King
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Ratings
Book
195
Narrator
45
Release Date
May 21, 2024
Duration
20 hours 21 minutes
Summary
Winner of the 2025 Audie Award for Short Stories/Collections

Includes an afterword written by Stephen King and read by Sean Patrick Hopkins

NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF 2024
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR

“Stephen King knows You Like It Darker and obliges with sensational new tales” (USA TODAY): From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King, an extraordinary collection of stories that are “a master class in tension and full of King’s dark humor” (The New York Times Book Review).

“You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel “the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,” and in You Like It Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.

“Two Talented Bastids” explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In “Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream,” a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In “Rattlesnakes,” a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance—with major strings attached. In “The Dreamers,” a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. “The Answer Man” asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.

“King’s skills as a storyteller remain undimmed” (The Minnesota Star Tribune) and his ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace is unsurpassed. “The titular darkness promised is as riveting and all-consuming as ever” (New York magazine). You like it darker? You got it.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Nicolas V. May 2024

I love King. There is little to not love here. I loved Holly. I loved Billy Summers. Mr King rarely disappoints me.

Profile Avatar A J. May 2024

Mr. King should retire at this point. His stories are very political now and not an ounce of horror.

Profile Avatar Cookei May 2024

There are no words that can clearly express how captivating this book is. I finished this book in 1 day. Mr. King style of telling a story is awesome. I could give you spoilers alert or give you some insight into the book. But I won't, If you delved into any of Mr.King's books, you know what to expect. Enjoy

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

EXCELLENT,

Profile Avatar MoonMan Jun 2024

Good stories. I love Stephen King and have a deep connection to him and his work. I however cannot stand when he reads his books. He has developed a nasal drone that drives me nearly insane. Also. If Will Patton could learn to say the word, “partner” it would be awesome. I can’t stand the way he says partner. “Pard ner!” That southern accent makes me almost want to dig my drums out. But the stories were good. Will the twins be back?

Profile Avatar Melissa N. May 2025

Some interesting short stories, some not so much. One great one that makes it worth it. None were scary

Profile Avatar Gary Baldwin May 2025

Stephen King is still the king after all these years I liked every story but by far I liked the answer man the most highly recommend And as always, Mr. Patton did an amazing job, narrating these stories and bringing them to life

Profile Avatar Linda C. Apr 2025

Another amazing book by King. The short stories were great to listen to. The mix of stories were awesome in this book.

Profile Avatar Donald W. Mar 2025

Well done! Great narration. Classic King.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

I'll keep my dreams to myself. Thanks for making that an easy decision.

Profile Avatar W Dec 2024

I enjoyed the variety of storylines and narration. it was nice to break between stories. Thank SK!

Profile Avatar Eric Oct 2024

Love the usual narrators but I found this Stephen King collection really bland. The stories were at various lengths and I couldn’t get into them.

Profile Avatar John Rav Oct 2024

King has done it again. He has created stories that are all different and with characters you care about and want to know more about. The dialogue is magical. Having Will Patton read King’s word is always a special experience.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

Loved the different stories, I love Stephen King, the narration was great.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

One of my favorites of SK, he's still got it!

Profile Avatar Desmond Aug 2024

Loved the stories in this book, especially the crooked cop story. Always Stephen King always delivers.

Profile Avatar Christy L. Jul 2024

These are some great stories!!!

Profile Avatar Sam H. Jun 2024

King has lost touch. Its time to retire

Profile Avatar craig specht Jun 2024

This was a good book and I really enjoyed it. The narrators did a great job.

Profile Avatar Molly G. Jun 2024

A couple of the stories were good, but most stories I couldn't wait to end. The narrator was very flat.

Profile Avatar Matthew J. May 2024

this is a good collection.for all you thinking the title means it's a collection of "darker" horror, it's not.some are great, some are not. it's a typical short story collection, and I'm thankful for that.Stephen only mentions Trump once.at least it isn't "Holly" , which was awful he seemed to apologize at the end for his lifelong flaw of not knowing how to end a book.Mr King is an awfully good character writer, but he should outline his novels, and have somewhere for those great characters to go.at least he must have heard some of the "Holly" criticism.

You Like It Darker: Stories

You Like It Darker: Stories

Author: Stephen King
Read by: Will Patton
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