re: #30 EdDantes
I have only finished one of Stephen Kings novels and I was disappointed when I was finished. He is the most long-winded author since Melville.
If you want long-winded mixed with lots of purple prose and twee, self-absorbed language, go with Anne Rice.
Long-winded, self-absorbed language, and shitty philosophy more your speed? Ayn Rand is available. Heh.