I remember seeing the movie in the theater. Slightly creeped by the girl with the long hair in her face. Of course, the novel is different than the movie. As I was beginning this book, I was contemplating the fact that it is part of a trilogy. Do I really want to spend my time reading extensions of what I have already finished? Turns out I do. Well, I did. I am not so sure of the third book in the trilogy. I don't have it yet. The first two, Ring and Spiral were interesting enough to keep me going. Not once did I throw either book at the wall in anger. Much different than the movies. Thinking about it now, after reading the books, the movies sucked. Both Ring and Ringu. Evolution is the key. I was reminded of the intellectual madness that can come with Tuberculosis.
I read these books in the comfort of my own home. Under comforters filled with down. Warm and slightly nervous. More than once, I made sure that no part of myself was over the edge of the bed. These books seem to have brought back a child like fear. Reminding myself of nights of terror where I would curl into the fetal position with my quilts covering every inch of my tiny body. Forming a hole in the blankets so I could still breathe the cool air. These books made me do that again.
The Ring
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Vertical (April 25, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1932234411
ISBN-13: 978-1932234411
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
Spiral
Paperback: 283 pages
Publisher: Vertical (August 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1932234160
ISBN-13: 978-1932234169
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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