It's all about perception and taste I think. I didn't used to like him myself until I read the Stand and the kids one - something about a dragon? I started to see threads running through various books (Roland, Tick-tock man, Flagg etc.) I quite like his stuff now - although after having read the third of the Dark tower I could have easily given up!

If you don't like him at all though I suppose it is not worth perserving with. Wonder if some books are a bit like some food and drink? An acquired taste? Seeing as I like tripe and onions I guess it only follows that I could like some odd books as well. Although I don't think I will ever try oysters or Jeffrey Archer again:-)

Cheers

DtG