Can we talk about that Stephen King book where the ending just flips the whole story?

I spent $15 on a used copy of The Tommyknockers last month thinking it was just a classic alien invasion tale, but the ending had the main character literally turn into a glowing alien tree and I was so confused. That last chapter made me question if I missed something or if King just lost his mind after too many beers. Has anyone else had a book ending that made you feel like you wasted your money or were you actually into it?

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richard_ramirez2d ago

You ever read a book where the ending just left you scratching your head and you felt kind of ripped off? I used to feel that way about The Tommyknockers too. Thought it was a total mess, a waste of a good alien story. But then I sat on it for a few days and realized that weird tree ending is kinda what makes it stick with you, you know? King didn't just wrap it up neat and tidy, he went for something totally out there that made me rethink the whole point of the book. Changed my mind completely on it.

the_kim1d agoOG Member

Isn't that just how most things work out in real life too?