One is 'From a Buick 8'. It's not as well - known as many of his other works. It seems to lack the intense horror and gripping plot that King is famous for. The concept of the strange Buick and its mysteries just didn't draw in as many readers as his more classic horror concepts.
Sure. 'The Regulators' is another. This one is often overlooked. It might be because it was overshadowed by some of his other big releases around the same time. The story, which has a sort of parallel - universe - gone - wrong feel, is a bit more complex and perhaps not as accessible to the average King reader. It doesn't have the same level of character - driven horror that his more popular books do.
Well, 'Cell' is also often regarded as one of his least popular ones. The story, which involves a strange cell - phone - related apocalypse, didn't resonate as much with the general audience. Maybe it was the concept that was a bit too out - there for some. It also had some pacing issues that made it less appealing than his more successful books like 'The Shining' or 'It'.
I'm not sure specifically which Stephen King novel was released in 1978 off the top of my head. But some of his well - known works include 'Carrie' which was released earlier. However, to be certain about the 1978 novel, more research would be needed.
Sure. 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon' is underrated. I think it's because it's more of a survival story with a young protagonist rather than the typical full - on horror. It doesn't get as much attention as his scarier works. 'Cell' is also underrated. Maybe it's because it was overshadowed by some of his more famous novels. It has an interesting post - apocalyptic concept. And 'Duma Key' is underrated. It has a great setting on an island and a spooky art - related mystery, but perhaps it's not as well - known as some of his classics.
Fear is a common theme. Stephen King is famous for instilling fear in his readers, and the 1981 novel likely has elements that play on people's primal fears.
I'm not sure which specific 2003 novel you're referring to. Stephen King has written so many. Without that knowledge, it's impossible to name characters from it.
Sure. 'Pet Sematary' is one. It deals with themes of death and the supernatural in a very dark and disturbing way. The idea of a place where things can come back to life but not in the way one would hope is really spooky.
I think my least favorite is 'Cell' because the plot seemed a bit all over the place and the ending was unsatisfying.
'Carrie' can also be considered relatively less scary among his works. Although it has some disturbing scenes, it is a rather straightforward story of a bullied girl getting revenge. It doesn't have the same level of psychological terror or complex, lingering horror that many of King's other novels do.
'Hearts in Atlantis' is another one. It's a blend of different stories, some of which have a touch of the supernatural but are more about the characters' lives and how they are affected by events. It's not as spine - chilling as some of King's horror - heavy novels.
Since we don't know the particular 1979 Stephen King novel, it's difficult to pick out specific popular characters. However, in general, Stephen King's characters are often complex and memorable. They could be a child with special powers, or an ordinary person thrust into extraordinary and terrifying situations. His characters usually have to face their inner demons as well as external horrors.