Latest Stephen King Book "Under the Dome"

[Saeria]

I gotta admit, i was a little skeptical since he hasn't really cranked out anything decent since his stint as a roadkill stunt double, but I was relatively impressed with it. It wasn't as good as his epics like It or The Stand, but it was much better developed than what I'd grown to expect from him., The characters weren't irritating and no matter how HARD I tried to make the book last, I still had it finished in a week and a half (surprised the hell out of me too, I refused to bring it home so I only read it on my 30 minutes of downtime at work a day until I couldn't stand it anymore).
The ending, while good, surprising, and suspenseful, felt a bit rushed but I imagine after 1000 pages any writer would just want to get it over and done with already. It's worth buying once it hits paperback, or borrowing from the library when it comes available. YAY.
The End.

 

[john getty]

Thanks very much Saeria. I too drifted away from Stephen King for the same reasons, but I'll definately keep an eye out for that one!

 

[Tick L]

I agree on pretty much all counts. This was honestly one of the best books I've read of his. It has many great, in depth characters, it had a great setting and a great overall feel to it. It's not exactly your typical "horror novel" and it a bit different from some of his other novels, but it's very suspenseful with several thrills as well and moments were you just can't put it down. I too finished it in a very short time, much less than I expected to, considering the length of it.

Definitely the best book he's put out in over ten years, out of the ones I've read, at least. Although I am one of the few people who actually liked Dreamcatcher, as well as Duma Key, Under the Dome is definitely much better than either of those.

 

[Perduabo]

Interesting...the only thing of his I actually liked since his accident was the ending books of The Dark Tower series (yay Roland!)

I'll have to give this one a look now. Been hoping for something good from the man for a long time now.