There are many wonderful books in the world. You are going to die one of these days. His books aren't exactly bad for you but they are waste of time. If you are of the opinion that his books are particulary good then you have something to worry about.
Books are wonderful things.
If you don't want to read good books, help a neighbor build a fence. The Shining could have been a good book but Mr. King wasn't up to the task. He does know how to sell books and I wish I had his money. Good for him. It's too bad he got hit by that truck.