As a teen (late 80's to late 90's) I was an avid Stephen King fan. I then moved on to other aspects of life. While I remained a devout reader of other authors, I never went back to SK. Recently, I decided to renew my interest by collection First Editions. Under The Dome was my first buy (I figured, why not start with his thickest book). It took me 2 minutes to fall back in love with his unique and creative story-telling. I look forward to getting all (58?) books in first editions. Highly recommended
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It was a long time coming, but the length of the book is testament as to why it took so long for Stephen King to release this book. I thought he had retired. The story is excellent! And, I highly recommend the book, 'though it is a very long read; so, you'd better pour a very, very large cup of coffee. UNDER THE DOME is one of the best novels out this year. A shorter read, but a good read, is NOT SAFE FOR VAMPIRES, also one of the best novels out this year in the YA fiction/fantasy genre. This book isn't getting the attention that TWILIGHT and some others have been getting, but NOT SAFE FOR VAMPIRES by William Frost is worth checking out. You may notice the two novels selling together on Ebay - one read for dad/mom and the other for son/daughter, I suppose. But, NOT SAFE FOR VAMPIRES is a good read, no matter what age. On the other hand, I wouldn't recommend UNDER THE DOME to a YA (Young Adult) unless your attention span is far greater than most teens!Read full review
A small New England town is suddenly, inexplicably cut off from the rest of the world, trapping a large cast of characters inside (or outside) a huge, clear dome. As the emergency escalates, various heroes (and villains) emerge to play a part in the drama. What is the dome? Why is it there? Will the town survive? This is the premise of Stephen King's big, long, thoroughly fascinating new novel. King has rarely written a book as ambitious as this. As I was reading, I was constantly wondering about the motives behind the deceptively simple story. As with the best of horror and science fiction, it isn't just about a monster on the rampage. What clearly interests King--and us, the readers--is the reaction of the "ordinary" people of Chester's Mill, Maine, who are placed in this extraordinary situation. In the struggles of these heroes, villains, lovers, and fools, we can all see ourselves. And that is the mark of a great work of art, isn't it? I've been reading Stephen King for 35 years now--I read his first 3 novels in college--and I've always been impressed by his work. But UNDER THE DOME is in a small group of King stories that go far beyond merely being entertaining fiction. This novel will inevitably be compared to The Stand because it deals with the horrors of the world around us. Forget ghosts and vampires and space aliens--there's nothing as horrifying as what humans are capable of doing to one another. Stephen King knows that: it's the reason his stories are so effective. In his long, distinguished career, he's rarely been as effective--or as entertaining--as he is here. UNDER THE DOME is a fast-paced modern horror story, and it's also an amazingly perceptive modern novel. Highly recommended.Read full review
I've been a Stephen King reader for years and years....I was a little intimidated by the size of this book, but after i worked up the nerve to start it, i was again reminded of WHY im a stephen king reader. His writing made me feel as if i was there when the dome slammed down on this tiny town. Like i lived there, like ive had dinner with its characters. He makes it feel so real. Soooooo easy to read, no big words that make me feel inferior to the writer. I LOVE this book and i plan on reading it again as soon as i finish it. :)
This mega-novel by Stephen King was a mega-disappointment. I can see why it took him over 2 decades to write it. As a Stephen King fan (loved The Shining, The Mist, etc.), I was put off by the ending of the book. It takes weeks to read, cramps your hands trying to hold it up just to read it, and then you get a lackluster, "so what" ending. I was hoping for a military or governmental conspiracy, but I guess that, too, might have been too predictable for Mr. King. Leave it to him to think of child aliens! Oh, well. Next time, I'll google the title before I buy a King novel. Got this at a garage sale, probably will give it away at ours. :)
I enjoy Stephen Kings books !!! I had to read this one and really enjoyed the story line and characters. The ending was quite surprising but we all know how Stephen can be !!!!!! The only thing about the book is the length, I wished he would have lessened the pages, but again he always brings light to the character and places in each of his books. He is very, very thorough. I would recommend the read. Enjoy !!!!
This is going to be one of Steven Kings best novels ever. I think that all Steven King readers will appreciate this book. Its up there with It, Black House, The Talisman and many others that I enjoyed through the years. You will feel like you are in the story as you get into the characters. Remember The Stand, it has good vs evil like most of his stories. I am an unabashed fan and will continue to be so.
At 1038 pages this book at first appears daunting at best. The average reader will probably have a difficult time even thinking about picking this book up and that would be a mistake. Not since The Stand has the master story teller, Stephen King put together a plot twisted, character laden book that is not only difficult to put down, but so easy to follow. The book takes place in Chester's Mill, a small town in Maine that is one day put 'Under the Dome' but the true story is the people, and there are a lot of them, so many that King put a list of the cast of characters in the book to help the reader keep track of who everyone is. The book is full of suspense and full of character twists. You get caught up in the lives of each and every character. Any true King fan will love this book and if you have never read a Stephen King book this is a great one to start with. Get this book at any price, it is well worth the money and the time involved in reading it.Read full review
Honestly, I just bought this book to give me something to do during those long, boring work hours but I was pleasantly surprised. It was an interesting story, though I feel like I knew the ending from the very beginning. Typical Stephen King novel, way too long but very interesting. I felt there was a lot of useless information, considering the book takes places within less than seven days. Overall, I'd say it was a good book and defintely something scifi readers would enjoy.
Great value all around. Beautiful slipcase with copy of book in excellent condition.
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