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Duma Key
Just read this. It's King's latest, and I don't know. I really liked it because of the themes that he used. However, it lacks that subtle horror that builds into the breakthrough that you get at the end. Some parts left me going eh...hmmm. You know?
I think Stephen King is a master at his craft. His works are evocative. It's just a matter finding his groove.
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Hi haunted - glad to see you back around.
I have been tempted by this book since i liked lisey's story. z
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I haven't read Lisey's Story yet. I want to, but if you'll remember I too am writing a book. So my time is taken up with shit n' stuff n' things. Is it good? Duma really very slowly leads you into horror. I'm assuming LIssey's does the same thing, yes?
Thanks for the warm welcome, ma petite singe. Je t'adore!
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Kings pretty good, although he has put out some serious crap (Insomnia, the Eyes of the Dragon) I haven't read his new stuff, but I want to give "Cell" a try.
I still have no idea what "Duma Key" is about.
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That's funny because I'm looking at Eyes of the Dragon right now, it was lent to me by a HUGE King fan who says it's in her top three of his books. I'm going to give Duma Key a go soon, it looked like an interesting premise.
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Yeah those are pretty bad as well. Dreamcatcher is alright I guess, the movie was awful, but like half of the book is pretty good, the other half was boring. The same goes for Insomnia. I don't remember trying very hard to put it down.
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The best King I've read in years is his short story "Stationary Bike". I absolutely loved that one and I hope Duma Key can bring me the same sort of satisfaction.
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If you kats want Stephen King, but "not your mother's Stephen King" try the Dark Tower series. It will blow your mind. It's kind of cool if you've read Salem's Lot and the Stand first, but not an absolute must. The series stands by itself perfectly.
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