I believe there are two versions of the book..... a monster 1000+ page, and a condensed version which one did you read?
Condensed. Coworker went on and on about "masterpiece" (a common fanclub sentiment), gave me his old paperback. About 400 into 700+, I set it afire in the trash bin. Simply couldn't read another page.
Thought I liked King until then. Aside from The Green Mile, though, he's mostly an overrated hack. Best stuff is by far what screenwriters/directors have improved for cinema: The Shining, SSR, Stand by Me, Misery, etc.