Is that any way to end a novel?

As my friend Derick from Brasil has often noted, Stephen King's endings sometimes leave us a little hollow. I will offer no real examples, because I don't want to spoil any books for you.

This is not so much a post as it is a question, for those of you who care to respond:

1. Do you like Stephen King's endings?
2. What endings did you think were strong?
3. what endings did you think were weak?

My quick list of strong endings:
  • The Shining.
  • Dolores Claiborne
  • Duma Key
  • The Stand
  • Needful Things (but not the part about Pangborns wife)
  • Eyes of the Dragon
  • The Dead Zone
  • The Green Mile

But, on the other hand. . . there are a few others that leave the constant reader preplexed. Any one want to offer thoughts?

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