Rita Hayworth & Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King Is The Quintessential Tale Of Hope & Friendship

Mike continues making his way through Stephen King's Multiverse by putting on the oranges and going within the walls of Shawshank Prison for part 1 of 1982's Different Seasons, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.
0:00 Intro & Excerpt Reading
3:45 Different Seasons Background
5:20 What Is It About?
6:20 What Makes It Good or Bad?
14:00 Why You Should Read It
15:25 Final Thoughts
16:20 Multiverse Connections
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[@robpaul7544]

Not a horror story, yet our MC is cheated on , loses his wife, is accused and sentenced, robbed of his freedom for life, thrown into a pit of corruption, ignorance and hopelessness. All of which is horrible.. And it still manages to be an uplifting story. Freakin' amazing! And an excellent movie as well, worth rewatching.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha, great points. King certainly knows how to set the stage.

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

@@mikesbookreviewsI made somewhat of the same comment, but i get what you’re saying!

[@fictionalreality1010]

Ill never forget a young lady in high school i had a crush on thought i was 'DIFFERENT' because i loved stephen king...skip forward a few years and we stayed "friends" Then she began to tell me how AMAZING stand by me (aka) the body...and SHAEWSHANK...the green MILE...i didn't tell her it was written by stephen king until after one evening of love. TILL this day we have a great laugh 😃

[@gaberodriguez4023]

SHAWSHANK arguably invented the Morgan Freeman voiceover, which has since become a movie staple.

[@Michael_L_Morrison]

As a fellow lifelong fan and constant reader of Stephen King, I really look forward to these Into the Multiverse vids. I know your schedule doesn't allow for more, but know I appreciate them very much! Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@simonedwards9450]

Same here. Mike’s Book Reviews is now my favourite channel on You Tube and he’s got me into a few writers as well. His videos are amazing :-)

[@UNIDiver]

For how many times I've watched Shawshank, how did I not know it was written by Stephen King. I just did a quick search of movie posters, and King is no where on them. Usually if a movie is an adaptation, they have that front and center.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Much like Stand By me, they intentionally kept his name off posters because they didn't want folks to think it was horror.

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

@@mikesbookreviewsIs that the reason?

[@akounnas]

Get busy living or get busy dying. Such a fantastic quote, damn I love Stephen King...

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

I read this story before the movie came out. So i as a kid, i was massively confused by the Sisters. I actually thought they were a group of women in the prison. The movie cleared a lot of it up.

[@wjamimah7772]

My brother just moved out from my parents house (he’s 20 and 8 years younger than me anyway,) before he moved ANY time Shawshank was on mom would holler at Ray and he’s ALWAYS come and watch it with her. They’ve prolly seen that movie 50 times. I loved the story too. She’s also do it for The Green Mike and ray would come up too and watch.

[@marcusmusings]

After Christmas Carol, Shawshank Redemption is my favorite novella I'd say. And as much as I love Forrest Gump, I think this should've won Best Picture

[@rhyleygrant5660]

Different Stephen King series but finished the green mile I thought it was really good have to find this book cause I really liked the movie

[@mikesbookreviews]

You'll love it.

[@jeremydanchuk1897]

This is my favorite movie, Frank Darabont did a fantastic job adapting this story. I watched the 20 anniversary special features and they explained the reason for the difference in the ending, that movie ending puts tears in my eyes.

[@user-ly9wr8wj5s]

Holy shit! That fan cover for Apt pupil was 🔥

[@RitvijTiwari]

Such a SATISFYING intro! It really is like watching a TV show about books

[@Dylan13Collins]

I have just started reading stephen king. I've read a few that I thought sounded interesting, but you've gotten me obsessed with his universe and a want to read all of his books. I am in love with this series of videos!!!! Thank you so much for doing these! Impeccable as always.

[@MeganNisbet]

Nice video, might pick this one up when I whittle down some of the fantasy on the list or just need a little palate cleanser.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It would be perfect for that.

[@andreamiller3578]

I was a kid in the 1980s, I never read King or saw the movies. I knew who he was in vague terms--that horror writer. Whatever. Then I read this novella. Such a great story. I have read other stories of his now. While I will never be a horror fan, he definitely deserves the hype.

[@danielcorey2156]

Different Seasons is my all-time favorite King book. No other book shows King’s incredible range as well as this one. Thanks for the review, Mike!

[@scrumjohnson]

Just finished Different Seasons as an introduction to King on your reccomendation. Loved most of the stories. Shawshank was absolutely amazing and the friendship between Red and Andy was stellar. I'll be picking up Pet Sematary after this I think.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Great way to start with the King.

[@bmwilsonify]

I started King with Mr. Mercedes and have been bouncing around ever since.

[@sjkrum320]

I absolutely love this movie and I cant believe I've never actually read it! I need to add it to my list!

[@leighwerner518]

I read this story last year and loved it so much. I feel like this collection isn't talked about enough. The movie is epic and I learn something new everytime I watch it. My goal is to read more by Stephen King, but I struggle with which one to read next.

[@andrehoward6521]

i'm starting the book tomorrow. I'm excited and scared. First King book.

[@danecobain]

Cracking review! I actually re-read this via audio book not too long ago!

[@AnilKumar-mp9hk]

God of intros You are the best Mike

[@joeymarchesi]

I love you & your review of this.

[@ReadingAde]

These freaking intros! Awesome. Must take you forever to put it together

[@simonedwards9450]

Some of the best writing King ever did. Like you I wish it had been at least another 100-200 pages

[@davidbuck9671]

either pet cematary or needful things mention shawshank prison as well! i can't remember which, maybe both!

[@chrisdeal4433]

Man the into to this video is incredible!!

[@Jane-w]

Shawshank Redemption is one of the best adaptations ever and definitely an all time favourite for me. I haven't read any King yet but it's definitely one on my list from him.

[@bparsons1987]

For only being 100 pages, I feel it's better than the movie, which is insane to me.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's a very faithful adaptation and Darabont is one of the few directors that "get" King's work.

[@marialuizafernandes2789]

epic intro! loved it

[@jefferyheileson7188]

I definitely need to read the Different Seasons novellas. The Long Walk and IT were very good!

[@muppet1011]

Best intro yet.

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

I'm reading Kings fiction in publication order so I didn't catch any of the connections you mentioned. But one that I did notice is that on the very first page of this story Red says that you can read about his arrest and conviction in the Castle Rock Call

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

Oh, and there's a scene with an industrial laundry press called a mangler, but that's not really a connection. Just an interesting nod I guess

[@mikesbookreviews]

Some are subtle and some are right out in the open.

[@sagittarianfirerat7657]

I do not know how many times I had watched 'Shawshank Redemption'.

[@Indianagal77]

The Shawshank Redemption is my favorite movie of all time. I loved the Rita Hayworth & Shawshank Redemption novella. It is getting its own printing. I have it preordered on Amazon. It comes out at the end of this month.

[@JaimeEnFuego]

Quite an introduction their Sai Mike. I agree completely about the length and wish for more here. In fact, this is one of the few instances where I can read the novella in less time than it takes me to watch the movie. Haha In any event, this is brilliantly uplifting obviously and very worthy of it's status in both literature and film, even if my inner cynic does often prefer his darker storytelling. Stoked to throw on APT PUPIL right now and here your thoughts there. Cheers brotha!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Definitely could have used more of this story. And thanks on the intro. I’m sure you know how hard it is to pick just 1-2 great lines from his stories. That was as short as I could get from The Body. I refused to cut that beautiful passage down.

[@writerfox]

Why such a long intro?! Ha ha. Great review of one of my favorite novellas by the master, and I’m eager to watch the other three.

[@JeffreyWatson3997]

Found this new at the hillsville va flea market, wonderful read.

[@mikesbookreviews]

At a bargain price, this is incredible value.

[@jermaineperry8860]

It real people inspiration worthwhile adventurous forlklore survival hope in a prison story

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Like the majority of people over the age of 30, I’ve seen and loved the film adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption, but you make an excellent case for reading the novella. If I’m not careful, you’ll have me reading a lot more Stephen King even after I finish The Dark Tower series!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Obviously, that's the goal here. I'd love to get more eyes on Mr. King's work.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Mike's Book Reviews In that case, you’re doing an excellent job!

[@laguy8181]

This is a BEAUTIFUL story and I have told so many people that this was his when they say they don’t like him cause they don’t like scary. The adaptation is beautiful as well. I think the ending of the book is great because it allows the readers imagination to run wild. I do prefer the ending in the film and I like how the film shows how the leader of the sister’s gets busted up while still being true to the book because the book says no one knows how it happened as the movie does too.

[@jackmckenzie926]

Brilliant story, brilliant movie

[@Unpaidfilmcritc]

Different seasons is an amazing book I love it I’ve watched I’ve read all of them except for aft people

[@mikesbookreviews]

It really incredible that these were almost his throw away stories.

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

You sorta touched on it but: NOT A HORROR STORY?!?! It would be the most horror to go to prison for life for a crime you didn’t commit!

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

Ace went to Shawshank in the Body.

[@kaustubhbhake4398]

Mike, I forgot where do you buy your tees from? Would love to know and get one for myself.

[@Lasombra08]

Goddamn, I want that hardcover.

[@alona.deksne]

Hey Mike, Great review as always. I don’t know if you have mentioned this but was Rage excluded purposefully?

[@marcusmusings]

Rage is one of his Richard Bachman stories

[@bewaretheshelves4601]

It pains me to say this, but the last time I read RHASR I really missed the ending of the movie. What Darabont added pushes the same buttons for me as the return to Boulder at the end of The Stand. It's not really necessary, and some people think it's drawn out, but it's really the making of the entire thing as far as I'm concerned. The circle isn't really complete until Andy and Red meet again. Mind you, I like the Scouring of the Shire at the end of Lord of the Rings, so I'm clearly on a different page to a lot of people when it comes winding a book down!

[@ianandrew1478]

Couldn’t have picked a better intro to read....

[@mikesbookreviews]

All 4 books have incredible passages like that.

[@ianandrew1478]

Mike's Book Reviews I bought it through your link. Hope it helps you out!!!

[@Lou45833]

Movie actually better than book version

[@corywinterberg8764]

Hey Mike and community, I'm trying to find a Fantastic scary story to read for October, it would be my first horror please be gentle.

[@Lasombra08]

How about a modern classic like Stephen King's The Shining?

[@TheRealAlexSpitzer]

Seems like he left open for a sequel?

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's kind of like E.T. in that there is certainly room for a sequel, but all it would do is diminish things. But I could see King dropping mentions of these characters, perhaps even crossing them over, in future books within his Multiverse.

[@AAAAAAAAAA225]

What does this have to do whit Rita Hayworth , help

[@mikesbookreviews]

Rita Hayworth is on the first poster Andy uses to cover up his escape in his cell.

[@AAAAAAAAAA225]

@@mikesbookreviews thanks!

[@dpeady78]

I was one of those who avoided the movie for a few years cos I thought it would be lame - man, how wrong I was

[@jeremydanchuk1897]

Let me guess, you read Running Man then watched the movie?

[@tonyyayo2115]

With PatDStat, TXCleve, and that other chick CANCELED, who should I follow for my Texans coverage??

[@tonyyayo2115]

@Angus Johnson thanks....Wilson's pod with McClain are too short, but he's a great source of league info