This paragraph is, I suppose, the disclaimer: I have not read King before, as this is some caution about the "toxic" writing he has done. Right? I dunno, always wanted to pick one of his big books (IT being the first choice), but some reviews about this "memoir" pushed me to it. It's sort of biographical, and sort of what he does for writing. And it makes sense: all his life he wanted to write, and now he practically lives out of it. His writing is what made him right now: a staple, for good or bad, but a renowned author. He tells what he does, his roots, what helps him to keep the craft. And it is, sure, a recollection of some other things some other authors have said (motivation doesn't exists, hard work has to be done; choose a time of the day, do this, do that) that shows only the dedication of those who keep fighting, even against everything.

The biographic piece is great. Maybe because it is yet another story about a beaten couple who live paycheck to paycheck until they hit the jackpot, but in the details he tells there is some charm, also it comes as a sincere retelling of his life, addiction and all.

I enjoyed it. I think his advices and tips are more like "here is what I do now that I live from writing", but the personal part shows that you can have nothing, but desire and determination, and it is all that matters, eventually.

I don't have to shit on the man. I sure can understand where he comes from.