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| Author: Stephen King ISBN-10: 0743569741 ISBN-13: 9780743569743 Format: Audio Publication Year: 2008 Category: Fiction Genres In this latest from master horror writer Steven King, a self-made millionaire moves to a remote island after suffering a tragic accident. Once on the island, he begins to experience supernatural events. | Average Ratings  from 21 reviewsPrice: $23.99 - $39.99 List Price: $49.95 |
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by: poetjeff  ) | Review created: 03/11/08 |
| 3 out of 3 people found the following review helpful. Another of King's wonderful tales of horror, right out of the same box of tricks he pulled some of his greatest stuff from. After an accident that severly disables him he moves to Duma Key in Florida where he takes up painting and finds out that his paintings have the ability of coming true. Without giving too much away, I think this would be a very good book for any King fan, especially a vintage King reader. | |
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by: judyindisguise ) | Review created: 05/18/08 |
| 2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you're a Stephen King reader, like me, and have read just about everything he's ever had published, then you have developed a sort of trepidation whenever you've got a new book of his in your hands. And I don't mean trepidation because you're afraid of being scared, I mean trepidation because he is not the reliable scare-meister he once was, and he hasn't been in a long time. Still, like long-time lovers hoping to recreate that first blush of passion, we keep going back to his books because you just..never...know.....when he's going to hit the right spot, so to speak. Everybody knows that King is a little weird, or how else could he come up with this stuff in the first place? But sometimes he's so offbeat that the things that seem to scare him just seem dumb to the rest of us. I mean, evil armadillos? Strings floating up from the top of our heads that could be cut anytime? Not the stuff of MY nightmares, that's for sure. But I would not deny the guy the right to try new things; I just appreciate those good old fashioned scares more than anything else. And Duma Key has plenty of them, I'm happy to say. From a creepy ghost ship to dripping, seaweedy evil dead little girl twins, no less, Duma Key has plenty of those moments that harken back to the glory days of 'Salem's Lot. You get the genuine creeps, and it really IS one of those stories that makes you want to sleep with the light on. I liked it so much, in fact, that even though I had already read the hardcover I bought the audiobook on Ebay and listened to it in my car. I'm a middle aged, self-employed Mom, and I admit, sometimes I'm a little a)distracted, b)sleepy or c) brain dead when I finally get a moment for pleasure reading, so when I finished reading I felt that I had really missed a lot from this one, because it is a big read and sometimes there were stretches of several days between the times I could get to it. Listening to the audio, which is extremely well read, filled in the blanks for me and gave the story a lot more impact. To sum up, if scary armadillos are your bag, you'll be disappointed with this book. But if you like the good old fashioned scares of Stephen King's best work, then you'll be happy with this audiobook...IF you ignore the giant frogs! | |
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by: flevsplace  ) | Review created: 02/20/08 (updated: 02/20/08) |
| 2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful. The King of contemporary horror is in fine form with his latest thriller. The novel showcases all the author does best: quirkily engaging, full-fleshed characters; natural dialogue liberally interlaced with humor; expert pacing; an escalating mood of terror; and a panoply of creepy supernatural antagonists. Edgar Freemantle is almost killed in a collision that robs him of his right arm and damages the speech center of his brain. In pain and moderately aphasic, he finds a sympathetic psychiatrist to help him through his rage and frustration. The doctor suggests that Edgar go somewhere as different from his former life as possible where he can begin again with fresh pursuits. Edgar ends up on the Gulf Coast of Florida on the tiny island of Duma Key. He takes up painting and discovers to his astonishment that his landscapes are regarded very highly. But what he puts on canvas actually comes true, and his work increasingly unsettles him. An octogenarian neighbor tries to tell him what is lurking behind his creations, but she has only intermittent lucid periods from Alzheimer’s. Freemantle must identify and vanquish the source of the evil that threatens him. Reader John Slattery differentiates all speakers and his sense of timing is excellent. He performance is particularly good during the last third of the novel, when the horror fully emerges. | |
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by: dideverything  ) | Review created: 07/08/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. I liked the very interesting and picturecst story. I did not like the ending, it left many unanswered questions and wanting more story. I bought it because I love Stephen King's work, I drive a lot and listen to books on cd. As far as Stephen Kings Storys go, I would give it a B-. | |
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by: geencatoncracker  ) | Review created: 06/09/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. Once again he takes you on a roller coaster ride, you start slowly up and up till suddenly you fall, and go around one turn then another never knowing where it will end.Great ride wanted to go on it again and again. | |
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by: cirquskid ) | Review created: 05/06/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. Duma Key is Stephen King. Need I say more. If you are a King fan, it's right up there with his other great books. I buy Audio Books for the conveyance of being able to listen while I work on the computer, in my work shop and in the car on long trips. The best part about them is the resale factor, You can turn them around on eBay and take the proceeds and buy another. | |
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by: saraw3570 | Review created: 05/03/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love Stephen King. This one was one of the more down to earth stories. Still a little wild imagination going on with King, but thats what we all like. LOVED IT!!! | |
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by: wolf0379  ) | Review created: 04/10/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. I loved this book and couldn't wait to move on to the next CD it definately pulls you into the story. This is a must CD for Stephen King fans would love to see this made into a movie, especially if they do it like they did The Green Mile and keep most of the story intact. John Slattery does a great job when reading this book he really convincing you of that what he is reading is actually happening. | |
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by: sa-ga ) | Review created: 04/09/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you like Stephen King as an author, you will love Duma Key on CD. Very well read. This is a must "listen" for fans of Stephen King. Gripping well written story. | |
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by: mjr1968max ) | Review created: 04/08/08 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. This turned out to be one of Stephen Kings best books he ever put out. This definitly ranks in my top five Stephen King books of all time, probably top five books I have ever read. Great characters and story. Even though this book was a 600 to 700 pager it didn't take me long to get through it. Just couldn't seem to put it down. Since King wrote the finale to The Dark Tower every book he has released has been excellent, Blaze, Cell, Lisey's Story and now Duma Key. He just keeps getting better and better and would recommend this book to anyone. | |
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