Released at the same time as stephen kings desperation, the regulators has the same cast of characters but is set in a different environment. The regulators story takes place in about a 90 minute window with diary entries and flashbacks filling in the spaces, so there are several points where this book drags on and on. It is in this way that the regulators if read before or after desperation is a melodramatic and freaky story. I highly recommend getting the regulators by stephen king along with this book. If i had i probably mightve wondered the same thing. It is really neat how the dust jackets of the two books match up to make a panoramic picture. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels reality. Having read them both my take on the similarities between the two is that, since i only see character name and description similarities, sk was implying a parallel universe idea on top of, or underlying i. How turtles use temperature to figure out their sex, 17 apr. If you like stephen king he is richard bachman you will like both of these books. Regulator definition of regulator by merriamwebster. Desperation and the regulators was published simultaneously, and both novels really center around a new personification of evil that goes by the name of tak. Desperation will make much more sense after reading the regulators.
It is the companion novel to stephen kings desperation brief synopsis edit. Personally i read the regulators first, then desperation, then i reread the regulators. Hes back on semisolid turf in desperation and the regulators, books youll probably love if youre an aficionado. All the bachman books are pretty gruesome, but they keep moving. In the us, the books were published with a split cover, with the regulators on on the left and desperation on the right. Desperation is vintage kingyou can feel his energy and confidence from the first sentence. Also let us know which one you read first as that seems to be the deciding factor for a great many people. It was published in 1996 at the same time as its mirror novel, desperation. Richard bachmans the regulators is the alter ego novel of stephen kings desperation. King was in love with publishing gimmicks in 1996, from the sixpart serial of the green mile, to the doublefisted print date of desperation and the regulators, and his commitment to marketing. It was published in 1996 at the same time as its mirror novel, the regulators, itself published.
The lincoln county regulators, a posse led by notorious old west outlaw, billy the kid. They are sister books the regulators is written by kings pseudonym richard bachman and they have the same basic characters but in a slightly different universe. Offered for sale is richard bachman stephen kings the regulators and desperation. The regulators reeks of desperation, and not in a good way. Mar 15, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Desperation by stephen king, and the regulators by richard. The books feature many of the same characters but in different personalities and a different setting. After 37 books, kings earned the clout to publish one this silly and even his most devoted readers have earned the right to skip. It was published in 1996 at the same time as its mirror novel, the regulators, itself published under kings richard bachman pseudonym. The little sisters make their camp in eluria near the desatoya mountains, which in the world of desperation and the regulators is the location of desperation, nevada. Desperation and the regulators were published simultaneously by king and his alter ego, richard bachman, and thus the characters, settings and plot are connected and have a lot of overlap. Desperation, the regulators king, stephen, bachman, richard on. I found the regulators at the used book store, and then bought a pb copy of desperation friday night.
I actually like to hear steven king tell his own stories. Cassie and the dream floater were major players in the regulators. The story, using the same main character names as in desperation only in somewhat different roles, takes place in the fictional town of wentworth, ohio, a typical suburban community. Jun 26, 2015 king was in love with publishing gimmicks in 1996, from the sixpart serial of the green mile, to the doublefisted print date of desperation and the regulators, and his commitment to marketing. Known as the sister book to kings novel desperation. Desperation and the regulators by stephen king richard. I havent read desperation yet but i did read the regulators. Both books are great, and both authors deserve kudos for their work. The plot is pretty simple and theres no obligation to read desperation first. First printing binding hardcover publisher viking e. Desperation is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by american horror writer stephen king, who also wrote the teleplay for the movie. Desperation is considered to be a companion book to another king novel, the regulators 1996. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels reality, albeit in differe.
Stephen king explains the genesis of the regulators, which was published on the same day september 24, 1996 as desperation. Hes back on semisolid turf in desperation and the regulators, books youll probably love if youre an aficionado but if not, not. Desperation regulators by richard bachman and stephen king. Dutton place of publication new york date published 1996. My personal reasoning goes for the fact that the regulators had a few extra main characters that did not exist or had very bit parts in desperation. Its actually a pretty cool concept of parallel worlds with the same antagonist in both. The regulators were a large group of north carolina colonists who opposed the taxation and fee system imposed by colonial officials in the late 1760s. Turns out that tak, the extradimensional entity from desperation is back and this time hes possessed an autistic eightyearold named seth and. Some of the characters in the two books were virtually the same person, same name, habits, physical description. The regulators has many similarities to desperation including the villain, the characters sorta, and how the plot unfolds.
They toured a rediscovered mine that is home to a spirit known as tak, which took. Desperation and the regulators author stephen king richard bachman formatbinding hardcover book condition used edition first edition. The regulators cant hold a candle to either of these predecessors, and so. As i neared the threequarter mark on desperation, i had a scrap with a single word printed on it. Explicit language is used, and there are quite a few scenes where gore and sexual references are mentioned. Meeting the same characters again in regulators is bittersweet because even though you missed them and are glad to see them all alive and well again, theyre eerily different or neutered versions of their former selves. Jun 09, 2011 for the regulators, i give it 4 stars out of 5. I read desperation first, and ive always wondered how it altered my perceptions of the regulators. I know i looked at a certain character from the regulators much differently based on his character in desperation, and i think it was meant to be that way. Pie carver was wearing a tshirt with cassie and her van on it. I finally got a copy of both books, and yes, i know the regulators is technically a richard bachman book. After 37 books, kings earned the clout to publish one this silly and even his. Regulators works better as a follow up because you fall in love with the characters in desperation. I dont think it was a conscious decision probably more of which book i happened to pick first.
Since the two are really a single work, we suggest reading the. The regulators is a novel published in 1996 at the same time as its mirror novel, desperation. This political argument led to a battle between the colonial militia and the regulators in 1771. John marinville is a recurring character, as are peter and mary jackson, steve, cynthia, tom billingsley, and collie entragian, although entragian is. Regulators split on antimalarials for covid19 us and french authorities have authorised the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, but the eu regulator and who say the science doesnt support the decision. Desperationthe regulators cast one of the major points of interest between these two books to me, at least, was kings use of the characters in each work. I read desperation first since i discovered that one first. Good stories both, but desperation was just so much more fluid. I read desperation and the regulators after the dark tower series. With no adequate, approved and available alternative, the us food and drug administration fda is allowing. However, i dont think it makes much difference, though i have to say desperation was a much better story, and it stays with you for longer than the regulators. The openpit copper mine, located in desperation, is mentioned in the allen symes letter. Ok so i know they are companion books, and i know they were released around the same time, but which one should be read 1st. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels.
Having read them both my take on the similarities between the two is that, since i only see character name and description similarities, sk was implying a parallel universe idea on top of, or underlying i suppose, two totally different. The regulators is the twinner novel to desperation. It was made into a tv film starring ron perlman, tom skerritt and steven weber in 2006. The regulators and desperation have no true plot connection the characters names are reused in each book, yet flipped around to those of a different age and personality. They get pulled over by a insane 6 foot 7 inch tall buff cop.
Also let us know which one you read first as that seems. The regulators had to be one of the wildest novels i ever read. This was an extremely enjoyable book, desperation s evil twin if one could say that. Discussion groups will wish to explore the parallels between desperation and its companion, the regulators. Desperation is a real town in nevada, lost in the desert. The small asides that link the two books seem natural in desperation, but more forced in the regulators. Desperation is the better book in my opinion but regulators is an easier read. Tak is an extradimensional demonic entity called a waisin existing within the stephen king universe and the main antagonist in novels desperation and the regulators, which can be considered twinnernovels, as they are set in parallel worlds. Desperation regulators by richard bachman abebooks. The regulators is a novel by american author stephen king, writing under the pseudonym richard bachman. Both books are in very good condition with a little bit of spotting to outside page edges.
Im not sure of a tyein to desperation but i found that the regulators was good but one of the wierdest stories of his that i have read. Sep 24, 2009 what is the connection between desperation and the regulators novels by king and bachman. John marinville is a recurring character, as are peter and mary jackson, steve, cynthia, tom billingsley, and collie entragian, although entragian is not the antagonist in this novel. Desperation was an amazing novel that is filled with horror, blood, gore, and trained vultures and coyotes. Stephen kings desperationthe regulators question character. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to. I started with regulators then read desperation, but i really like desperation and not so much the regulators. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels reality, albeit in different circumstances.
I regret doing that, i loved desperation but really didnt care for the regulators. Desperation the regulators cast one of the major points of interest between these two books to me, at least, was kings use of the characters in each work. They take place in a parallel universe so same characters but different storiesmotivations etc. I believe the regulators to be superior to desperation. Desperation tv movie 2006 frequently asked questions. The regulators is a novel by stephen king under the pseudonym richard bachman. The action in the regulators takes place not in nevada but in ohio. Desperation is more drawn out, like the tommyknockers in that regard. I mean king seems to go over and beyond in his stories as is and i like that but the regulators took it to a new realm. He is not a professional reader, but his books sound like him.
Desperation is a horror novel by american writer stephen king. The regulators is quick, like many of the books king writes under the rb penname. I feel it would have been a distraction, expecting any one of them to appear before desperations last few chapters. I read the regulators first because when you put the covers together it was on the right and i thought oh read right to left. The regulators is a novel written by stephen king under his pseudonym, richard bachman. I had had a great idea for a novel, something that had to do with toys, guns, and suburbia. The regulators of north carolina 17651771 washington. I love unabridged books, and i am so glad desperation is an unabridged option. The books have nothing to do with each other in terms of story their events occur in different worlds. Dec 20, 2009 i havent read desperation yet but i did read the regulators. The regulators cant hold a candle to either of these predecessors, and so it winds up feeling even thinner than it already is. So, depending if you want a fast or a slow read, you can choose one over the other. Please dont ask me to explain, some of you may actually understand anyway.