Duma Key -- How'd you like it?

[CaiteyFaughnan]

Hello there,
I'm Caitey. I'm Fourteen years old, and I've just finished "Duma Key", by StephenKing, obviously. This book was quite phenomenal. Although it was hard to follow, like many other Stephen King books. My favourite part in the book, I would have to say, was when Edgar had the encounter with the 'zombie' . That was quite fasinating. Tell me what your overlooks on the book are! Thanks,


Caitey. <3<3<3<3

[Rabid Assassin]

I thought it was a great book! I thought it was a great idea on having the women in red being able to get to people threw the paintings!

[elevelyn]

I must admit that i couldn't get into this book, i have it ages but still haven't finished it. Finding it very boring

[the_last_gunslinger]

This book was very good, and I think it had some of King's most frightening scenes. For example, the two zombie kids, the sounds of the seashells under Big Pink, the knowledge that someone had been in his house when he was out.

Duma Key was almost good enough to overtake IT as my favorite, but not quite.

[Srbo]

Awesome book.

[mojomofo]

IMO, even "bad" King is better than most other authors best. I absolutely loved DK, I think it was his best in a while.

Now if I can just make it to the fall....

[Mistangelique]

I liked it. Not one of my favorites, but I just didn't connect with Edgar the way I do most King characters. Still a great story!

[kisun]

Now if I can just make it to the fall....

LOL!

And I really enjoyed Duma Key. I'm sad to say this, but a lot of King's characters can be forgettable. Duma Key is completely the opposite of this. All the characters were very engaging, and were one of my favorite things about the book.

[Cowboy]

It was a great book and I enjoyed reading it.

[wally wonder]

I enjoyed the character of Elizabeth, both as an older lady and as a younger girl. Those big ole tennie shoes, those ceramic figures she wanted the men to take a look at, see what she'd done with them, whatever it was that that other old lady whispered in her ear at the showing and they both cackled. Some kind of private matter between the two of them. The way she wanted Wireman to dispose of some of the figurines. Was she on Perse's trail?

[crazycrashink]

I really enjoyed DK and the other recent SK book Lisey's Story. I think the best thing about both books is that at 23 I can enjoy them for a good story, and as I get older I can keep re-reading them gaining an even better appreciation! The gift of SK just keeps on giving! :biggrin2:"]

[paul yates]

great book one of SK best

[petalpea]

I also thought it was a fantastic book, much more interesting to me than a few of his other newer books.

[RandomMan]

It was a very good read for me...one of those that i did not want to put down. Great story!! Loved "Big Pink" and Wireman had me talking with an accent and calling everyone "Muchacho" lol!

[Black Suit]

I loved every page - every word - of this book.. I couldn't put it down..

my favorite part has to be when Nan Melda speaks through Jack as he holds the doll.. reading that gave me the heebie jeebies

[bopropadop]

I enjoyed Duma Key immensely. With Lisey's Story, I think it's his best work in more recent times. Certainly DK is now in my top 5. There are several great relationships in this book that we can all learn from - Edgar and Ilse, Edgar and Wireman, Wireman and Elizabeth... I love reading SK for his ability to describe human interaction and DK is very good at it.

[IUSMPhD]

I liked it quite a bit. I was a little apprehensive going into it because I didn't particularly care for Cell and Lisey's Story, so I felt like he might be slipping, but Duma Key was a great comeback. Probably my favorite since Needful Things or maybe Bag of Bones.

[cardboard]

Didn't like the first 200 pages - kinda slow for me. Took a while to get used to 1st person style. But I liked the plot. There were some original ideas here which I enjoyed, and some of the descriptive prose had moments of greatness.

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

There is a Duma Key social re-read group and everyone is welcome to join. The more the merrier!

As for me, Duma Key was a very special read. I loved it.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Chatterbox]

I started to read DK and loved it and I read on and on and told my dad every day how good it actually was and it got better and better and finally I thought "Well, that was one of SK's best books and one you won't forget, I kind of absorbed it... and now I want to become an author too so I read on writing and was amazed

[jackson992]

See for me I liked Cell a lot better. It seemed to move so much faster than Duma Key did. But I did like DK

[globalist]

DK was the first SK book I put down after only 150 pages and never finished. It just felt so bleh and tired... same old same old from an aging master. :(

[thepunisher82]

I liked the story, but I found I really had to force myself to finish the novel. I think it had more to do with the pace of things than anything. I will eventually give this a re-read as I've found a lot of books redeem themselves the second time around.

[Dani~]

DK was the first SK book I put down after only 150 pages and never finished. It just felt so bleh and tired... same old same old from an aging master. :(

Oh dear...
Maybe you just weren't ready for the book. Or in the right mood.:smile2:

[Froglady]

I loved reading Duma Key! And I was so sad when it ended, it was like losing a really good friend.

I started reading Mr King's books when I was around 15. Then I read them for the thrill, but now, 20 years later and after literary studies, experiences of life etc, I found that Stephen King is such a great literaty genius. Duma Key is a novel which anyone could enjoy, it was so much more than just a good horror story (though it did have elements of pure horror, of course). The way he builds up the story, how he depicts the people and manages to create an underlying creeping sensation is absolutely brilliant. It was also unpredictable, apart from one little event towards the end of the novel which reminded me of Pet Sematary (I hope I didn't spoil it for you who haven't finished DK yet!).

Yours
/Marie

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

@ThePunisher -- You've got that right, they sure do.

The Tommyknockers was that way for me.

Except in my case it was a 4th attempt. :blush:

Long days and pleasant nights

[sam peebles]

I didn't have any trouble completing DK, but I didn't particularly enjoy it. I liked the setting, and some of the characters, but the plot, and especially the ending, somehow felt [I]familiar[I] to me. Like King had done this many times before. Enjoyed Cell a lot better as a piece of horror fiction. Also, was it necessary to kill Wireman at the end? It didn't seem to have any purpose except to be tacked on as a downer--oh, by the way, he died of a heart attack a while after surviving this paranormal encounter.

[Wendybird]

I am so ashamed

Deeply ashamed

On my hands and knees in ashamedness

I haven't read Duma yet................

*runs away and hides behind Oy*




oops?




:blush:

[Queen Judia]

haven't opened mine. :biggrin2:

[Soil of a Man's Heart]

When the zombie got stabbed in the eye with the candlestick....cringe lol. It was very good with a gripping ending. Infact i lent that book to a friend and need it back....

[Bryan James]

I've probably already replied to this thread (hey, it's me!), but the oldschool cast-iron 'lawnjockey' that slowly teleported around was especially memorable.

Unfortunately nothing really creeps me out anymore.

Full moon the other night, recently. Decent sized chunk of wooded property surrounded by cookie-cutter developments. I was outside on my back deck in the cool, observing the remembrance of cool. Started back into myself by the crunching of leaves. Maybe a prowler was about!

I had not mowed the back yard yet. BAD GUY! I had no light, no weapon, and although I have some specialized training...I'm probably outmatched unless it involves the pen rather than the sword, knife, or fist. 36 year old sometimes-smoker with an overadequate interest in Cabernet Sauvignon. And likely a ruptured disc, mid-spine.

But it was a full moon, and I was going to GO!

It was a raccoon, that waved at me before crawling up a nearby oak tree.

Imagination is a yo-yo. You can't "walk the dog" for too long before the dog starts walking you.

[tammela]

This book was very good, and I think it had some of King's most frightening scenes. For example, the two zombie kids, the sounds of the seashells under Big Pink, the knowledge that someone had been in his house when he was out.

Duma Key was almost good enough to overtake IT as my favorite, but not quite.

I think it's one of his best books yet! Couldn't put it down!

[~Ally~]

I absolutely adored Duma Key. Fabulous story and amazing characters...Uncle Steve should write a prequel of Wireman's life IMO, that dude rocks.:biggrin2:

[boogerb53]

I'm in the re-reading group. Loved it the first time around. Absoutely BONKERS for it this time!

[Dylan Roberts]

WIREMAN is annoying. Wireman speaks of himself in the third person. Wireman is like duffman, but Wireman has no beer. Wireman, Wireman, Wireman. Wireman ruined the book for me.

Wireman wrote this message.
Wireman

[marew1]

I really enjoyed Duma Key. Wireman and Edgar are terrific characters. Florida was a great locale for the story.

[aussiewonder]

Loved it!:biggrin2:

[Cody44]

I really liked Duma Key, it was an instant classic for me.

Hopefully I can get around to rereading it in the near future.

[paulabertch]

I loved "Duma Key". Awesome plot, really creepy, just all around great writing. I got REALLY creeped out while reading about the part when Edgar comes homes to find the wet footprints on the stairs, and those words finger painted on to one of his easles. It would be fantastic if someone would really paint all those pictures that Edgar paints, in real life.

[boogerb53]

WIREMAN is annoying. Wireman speaks of himself in the third person. Wireman is like duffman, but Wireman has no beer. Wireman, Wireman, Wireman. Wireman ruined the book for me.

Wireman wrote this message.
Wireman

I regretfully have to agree, Dylan. People who speak of themselves in the third person strike me as strange. Maybe it had something to do with his injury.

[Dylan Roberts]

Wireman's annoyances aside- One pleasurable thing I WILL admit to about Duma Key is that it was great to read about an area that I'm very familiar with. Having lived in SW Florida for a few years (Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda) and being currently overseas , it was a great reminder of "home". Obviously, Mr. King has a residence somewhere down there as he pointed out (Can't recall if he'd said it was in Sarasota or someplace close to that, but it was obviously not terribly far off the beaten path. Hope he enjoys it there, though- lovely area.)

I'd love to see SK mention one thing about the area sometime- the Punta Gorda Guitar Army. Every thursday night at the local park in Punta Gorda, hundreds of musicians show up and have an amazing jam session...Everybody and anybody, regardless of talent level, is welcome...there's no egos involved, and if you're famous for being a musician (or even as a writer !) you'd be more than welcome to come and have a sit in..and nobody would bat an eye, really.

He could do quite a lot of things with that gathering writing-wise- zombies in the park playing endless renditions of old folk songs (or, as a bad pun, tunes by the grateful dead !)...or a mysterious ghost which comes out when a certain song is played...or the whole group turns into werewolves or vampires or whatever sort of creepy things..All sorts of ideas. Just my notions, though.

Dylan

[ifsogirl88]

I loved "Duma Key". Awesome plot, really creepy, just all around great writing. I got REALLY creeped out while reading about the part when Edgar comes homes to find the wet footprints on the stairs, and those words finger painted on to one of his easles. It would be fantastic if someone would really paint all those pictures that Edgar paints, in real life.

Totally agree! I was just telling a friend of mine this morning that I would love it if someone would paint those pictures!

Loved this book! Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT! :biggrin2:

[Vmetric]

Finished readind it yesterday!!!

Amazing, it s been a long time since I´ve read such a good book from King. It seems, he is back to his old days...

Just great!!!

V

[Natjen26]

I have only three words for it. Just Loved It. I'm recommending it to all my friends, even the one who shy away from King.

[Cognac]

very nice, i enjoyed it. mr. king is on a roll. (i havent however read "goes to the movies" and havent heard the best about it.)

[bluefern]

I really like this book, it one of my favorites by Mr. King.:biggrin2: It made me think of the book "It" too. In the book it kept hinting of Ilsa's death, but the way it happened was shocking. It made me feel sorta sad and surprised.

[TurtleMonkey]

I'm about to start it tomorrow. I just finished Salam's Lot and it was fantastic.

[GarratyVStebbins]

The only SK novels I haven't completed besides Duma Key are Bag of Bones and Black House. I've tried to read the last two to no avail. My least favorite King was probably Lisey's Story. Although I can understand why King likes it because it's so personal to him.

However, since many people have said in their posts that they loved both Lisey's Story and Duma Key i'll probably end up never reading my hardcover copy of the book.

[h00kie]

I am a lifelong Stephen King fan, and this was definitely my favorite in some time. It was REALLY scary and I felt such a connection to the characters. It was one of those rare books that I "gobbled up" as quickly as possible, but then, as the conclusion approached, found myself wishing that I had read it more slowly because I didn't want the book to end! Can't wait for Under the Dome!!

[Jack Frost]

It's been several months since I finished DK, but I loved it! I agree with those of you who said its one of his best in a while and certainly had some of the scariest scenes of his recent books. I was engrossed in the book from the start.

Like I said, it's been several months, but I remember finishing the book and feeling it was missing a little something. Maybe I just wish it could have continued on.

[Dana Jean]

I personally loved Duma Key and feel it's one of Steve's best books. The quality of the writing is just different--something about it made me really hook into it.

[staropeace]

Loved the story! You keep on reading,dear. It makes one intelligent.
Salems Lot would be an awesome book for you to read if you havent already.

[jacobtlong]

I thought that Duma Key was quite good. I actually had to struggle not to read it in just a few sittings because I wanted it to last just a little bit longer.

[~Ally~]

Well looks like i'm in the minority here as i thought Wireman was really cool. My interpretation was that he spoke of himself in the third person as he was trying to detach himself from his painful past...almost as if speaking in that way meant it all happened to someone else and he was merely a spectator in his own life. I am more than likely wrong of course:smile2:.

Duma Key was amazing in my opinion, the first book i had read in a long time which actually chilled me at times and made me look over my shoulder whilst reading. Wireman and Edgar were the perfect partnership.

[Jojo87]

Duma Key was a great book. It was scary and funny.

[Jack Frost]

Well looks like i'm in the minority here as i thought Wireman was really cool. My interpretation was that he spoke of himself in the third person as he was trying to detach himself from his painful past...almost as if speaking in that way meant it all happened to someone else and he was merely a spectator in his own life. I am more than likely wrong of course:smile2:.

Duma Key was amazing in my opinion, the first book i had read in a long time which actually chilled me at times and made me look over my shoulder whilst reading. Wireman and Edgar were the perfect partnership.

I agree wholeheartedly. I loved Wireman! He ranks up there as one of my favorite SK characters!!!

[jchanic]

I'm currently in the process of re-reading Duma Key for probably the fourth or fifth time. My ONLY complaint about the book is that the Spanish utterings by Wireman tend to wear on me a bit. I just wish he'd cool it for a while. Other than that trivial matter, it's a great book!

John

[JRLauer]

I haven't read this one yet, but it is on my to do list. As soon as I finish the book I'm on now, I'll start Duma Key, then I'll let you know.

[plb6977]

a slow starting book but definitely worth finishing. the second half of the was very good

[Wendy Capps]

I am a lifelong Stephen King fan, and this was definitely my favorite in some time. It was REALLY scary and I felt such a connection to the characters. It was one of those rare books that I "gobbled up" as quickly as possible, but then, as the conclusion approached, found myself wishing that I had read it more slowly because I didn't want the book to end! Can't wait for Under the Dome!!

I felt the same out of Duma Key and now Just After Sunset. Want to read, captures my mind. Then I find myself putting them down like a great meal or fantasy, you want to lavish it!!!

[elevelyn]

The only SK novels I haven't completed besides Duma Key are Bag of Bones and Black House. I've tried to read the last two to no avail. My least favorite King was probably Lisey's Story. Although I can understand why King likes it because it's so personal to him.

However, since many people have said in their posts that they loved both Lisey's Story and Duma Key i'll probably end up never reading my hardcover copy of the book.

I know what you mean, one of the only books i finished but didn't like of Kings was Lisey's Story and I've had Duma Key for over a year and still haven't finished it. I was only reading it for the sake of reading it so i gave up on it and that hardly ever happens to me.

[Wendy Capps]

I personally loved DK. The characters were terrific, as usual, that's a big part of keeping me reading. DK reminds me of "Old School" SK. I have always loved how he takes a character with a physical or mental challenge and make them overcome; either spiritually or physically. I think that is just one of SK's major talents as a writer!!! I always seem to relate to the characters or their ideas. Love Always Another Constant Reader:love:

[MonaRoseRed]

I love it so far! :smile2:

[morefutility]

I enjoyed Duma Key. What I found most interesting in the novel was its portrayal of the evolution of art, initially as a means of an escape, which then spirals into a form of servitude and, in the end a curse.

[shangirl]

I loved the book and so did my husband- He can't stop saying MUCHACHO!!!:laugh:

[beachnutt]

I loved it! I especially enjoyed the setting, since I AM a Beachnutt! I thought it was one of his scariest in a while, too. I enjoy the scarier books more than the fantasy books.

[TowerGirl]

I just started it, but I am having a little trouble "getting into" it. So far, I really like Edgar Freemantle; however, I am not quite engrossed yet.

I agree with Mojomofo that a "bad" SK is still better than others. I am sure that once I have time to sit down, and read a few more chapters, I won't be able to put it down...

[Jack Frost]

I just started it, but I am having a little trouble "getting into" it. So far, I really like Edgar Freemantle; however, I am not quite engrossed yet.

I agree with Mojomofo that a "bad" SK is still better than others. I am sure that once I have time to sit down, and read a few more chapters, I won't be able to put it down...


You know, with a few exceptions, I've always found it a little tough to get into an SK book from the get-go (It and The Gunslinger are two that definitely don't fit that mold). But I've also realized why that's the case. SK isn't necessarily one who wants to grip you from the start. He wants you to get to know the people he's writing about. You have to get to know the characters so you can fall in love (or hate) with them. Once you get to know them, that's when he drops the other shoe, knocks your socks off, and grips you till the end!!! In Pet Sem, when Gage is killed I literally had to put the book down and cry--I was so upset--all because I loved the characters.

That is what makes SK such a phenominal writer--he makes you get to know his world before he rewards you for your loyalty.

[pagantallie]

i liked it but definately not one of the ones i would read again and again, like The Stand or Insomnia....a great book though, I have read lots of them and they're all great..... If you're a fan I'd strongly recommed either of the above mentioned or Bag of Bones....

[Cash & Carrie]

Great book and still - the ending? I don't know. To me it was like it didn't fit the preceding story. Too easy maybe? You go along with this guy, you start to like him, the whole thing feels so true on a psychological level and then the ending came straight out of a cheap horror movie.

But still a great read.

[Cowboy]

Great book and still - the ending? I don't know. To me it was like it didn't fit the preceding story. Too easy maybe? You go along with this guy, you start to like him, the whole thing feels so true on a psychological level and then the ending came straight out of a cheap horror movie.

But still a great read.

I liked the ending but with your thought in mind, it brings up a good question. Does someone who has their books turned into movies on a regular basis allow themselves to be influenced by movie scripts when they are writing a story? During the book writing process, do they sometimes write knowing that movie producers will want it a certain way or do they just tell their story?

[neptune]

awsome stuff, the man has no limits

[Cash & Carrie]

I think the story dictates the direction the writer will take. When you;re taking a break you sometimes start to reflect: hm... pretty good, would make a nice movie, but while you're IN the writing I guess you just go with the flow. And any good writer knows: the better the story gets, the easier I'll sell it to a movie producer.

[Jack Frost]

I think the story dictates the direction the writer will take. When you;re taking a break you sometimes start to reflect: hm... pretty good, would make a nice movie, but while you're IN the writing I guess you just go with the flow. And any good writer knows: the better the story gets, the easier I'll sell it to a movie producer.

I wish I could completley agree with you, but there are always exceptions. A perfect example was "The Lost World" by Crichton. The book was absolutely written with the movie in mind seeing as how the MAIN character of "The Lost World" actually died in the BOOK "Jurassic Park". They pulled a lame excuse to bring him back to life--the "reports of his death were grossly exaggerated" kind of thing. I was completely pissed!!! The book was obviously a sequel to the Jurassic Park movie, not the novel, therefore written to be put on screen.

As Annie Wilkes said--"He didn't get out of the cock-a-doodie CAR!!!" She would have had the same reaction she did to Paul Sheldon's first attempt to bring Misery back to life!

[deltadog32]

I loved this book. I didn't really have trouble following it but I thought there were many scenes throughout the book that troubled me because I was able to visually place myself in the scene thanks to our amazing Sai King. I was partly able to relate with Edgar because at the time I had just had my spine reconstructed from a car accident and I had to relearn how to walk and stand so I went for walks and lengthened them each time I went until I was back up to 100%.

[SiN_kInG]

I liked the ending but with your thought in mind, it brings up a good question. Does someone who has their books turned into movies on a regular basis allow themselves to be influenced by movie scripts when they are writing a story? During the book writing process, do they sometimes write knowing that movie producers will want it a certain way or do they just tell their story?

this is always a possibility with authors, but i think it's something we could never accuse stephen king of. i mean, his endings have rarely been 'silver screen-esque' i.e predictable and neatly and conveniently tied-up. i always end up being annoyed when sk novels get adapted into movies and then WHAM the ending totally mutilated and changed. the shining case in point. as sk said it best, no matter how well or badly his books are adapted, the books are always going to be there. and that's what matters. and i believe his philosophy in writing is 'i write what i want to write'. on the note of duma key. i enjoyed it a lot more than his other recent attempts (lisey's story, cell), and was glad to see that he's refined that blend of horror and characterization once more :smile2:

[Reattha]

I just finished Duma key. I lat it lay for a while, then my sis said she liked it, so I finally picked it up, and loved it. It is more like the old Mr. King. Wasn't too crazy about the final ending, (Wireman), but I loved the book.

[chatou]

This book !!! it gives me the chills ....

ANd I can't put it down ... I must not bring it to work anymore ... I can't stop reading at lunch time.
You know, when you're taking your time to read so it lasts longer ?

I'm not reading the other posts for I don't want to spoil it ...

Later
Chantal

[Stillreading]

To be honest I thought it was Sk's most "normal" effort that I've ever read, until the end (last 200 pages or so). I actually really liked the character development, but I definitely wasn't all that happy with the weirdo turn at the end. I felt like the human aspect that was so endearing got overshadowed by the supernatural element. Overall good,but I didn't like the ending.

[constantreader85]

Hi

I loved Duma Key, just finished it last night. I thougth the story was well written. my favourite character was wireman. He was Cool. imagine inheriting the money. man i would go to duma Key for a holiday. this book makes me wanna go to florida, however i will think twice about painting.

[Mark R]

This book is up there with the rest for sure. I really enjoyed this and didn't want it to end.

[jj_jammin]

When I picked this book off the shelf I noticed it was in first person. My first reaction was "ugh." Call me picky but I much rather prefer third person when it comes to fiction. I thought, what the hell, it's King, so it has to be good. And I was not dissappointed. First person is the only way this book could have worked, and he did it well. The characters, as always, were oustanding. And after coming off a 6 month unemployment stretch, I connected a bit with the main character, although in a different way.

[Sarahlou]

IMO, even "bad" King is better than most other authors best. I absolutely loved DK, I think it was his best in a while.

Now if I can just make it to the fall....

totally agree!!!!! While his latest offerings (Blaze, Lisey's Story, etc) really weren't up there in my list of his greatest book, DK blew me away and really made me fall in love with SKs writing all over again!

[rikki-tikki]

Thank you, Mr. King!! As one who has experienced aphasia, and swiss cheese memory due to an auto accident head injury, and had to 'learn' sidways thinking on my own many years ago, I thank you for your exquisite descriptions of the frustration, anger and despair felt by Edgar. It is spot right on!!! Where were you all those years ago when I needed your words for the multitude of neurologists who just stared blankly when I feebly attempted to tell them what was going on behind the cobwebs? Even though it took more than 20 years for your words to get to me, believe me when I say it is a comfort to know 'I am not alone'.

For the rest of you potential readers, Duma Key is a fabulous read, crisp characters and non-stop, heart grabbing excitement!!

[Duma D]

Your favorite part was my least favorite, well not exactly. The zombie really scared me. Now every time I get up to get a drink of water at night and turn off the fan in the dining room I glance out the huge slider onto the dark patio to make sure there is no one there. But a small price to pay for such a great book. Maybe I should just leave some silverware out, just to be safe--or wear some silver bracelets, or buy a silver candlestick! For 14, (is that how old you said you were? )you are a great reader! Keep it up! And a bold reader!

[delysa]

I listened to audio, which I thought was great! I was on a long trip alone so it made it even better, creepier. At the end, the scariest parts, I was on my way home, driving along Rt50 in the wilds of West Viriginia in the middle of the night with absolutly no street lights or anything. Yeah, it was really scary good!

[The Outsider]

Hey, I'm new here, so what's up. This was actually the first novel I had read by Stephen King, and I really enjoyed it. After all, it's what got me hooked on King in the first place.

Overall great novel, especially the characterization.

[KamenDoc]

This is my favorite book. Now i am painting again. I could never write something like that. I am a writer to but THIS...

Me dejo con la boca abierta muchacho like Wireman says...

[M-O-O-N SPELLS MY NAME]

Duma key was the first sk book that i didnt totally love....certain parts of it were excellent, but other parts of the book were....unnecessary? Overall i'd give it a 7.5 out of 10...

[OneEyedNick]

One of SK's best works so far, right there at the top of my least with 'The Stand'. Though it had similar themes with 'Bag of Bones' it was much better in my opinion.
"Do the day and let the day do you!"

[SuzannaDean]

Really, really enjoyed it. Has to be one of my favourites now to be honest. Although it did confuse me in parts!

[Charms7]

I loved Duma Key! Down to the last word!

[Will Hunter]

I just finished listening to the audiobook version, and I think that Duma Key is one of my favorite King novels, right up there with Bag of Bones.
Wireman is one of the best characters I've ever encountered, and virtually everything about the book was compelling. I wasn't 100% satisfied with the ending after the climax, but it got the job done.
The rest of the book was pretty flawless.

[fredo]

Enjoyed this post so much I started re reading Duma. "There was a man in my kitchen." I forgot how square in the face this sentence hit. Whew!
Great story.

[Manxkitti]

I loved this book. I love ghost stories. I love how he brings the past and present together. It'll be one of those books I'll be reading again.

[Twilight2388]

Duma Key took me a little while to get into but once I did I invested fully! I started to wonder halfway through why this one wasn't classified as Drama instead of Horror, That is what I get for thinking! I laughed, I cried, I got mad, and I was deeply disturbed (wait I was already deeply disturbed!) ...How many authors can run you through that gammit of emotions? So if you have put it down, PICK IT BACK UP!

[zingeda]

I read my first Stephen King book about 25 years or so ago, so consider myself to be a long time reader. But....after having invested considerable time and thought with Duma Key, I am upset with King's killing off of Ilse. I have not been able to finish the book.

[Matthew.Degnan]

I thought this was a satisfying read, but it didn't feel right being set in Florida and not Maine.

[davidracz]

I ADORE this book.

[JRM]

I read my first Stephen King book about 25 years or so ago, so consider myself to be a long time reader. But....after having invested considerable time and thought with Duma Key, I am upset with King's killing off of Ilse. I have not been able to finish the book.

Isn't this a spoiler. :eyebrow::glare:

[Moderator]

Isn't this a spoiler. :eyebrow::glare:



Sorry, I missed that but have added the spoiler tag in both the original and your post.

[ozman]

Stephen King's literary genius appears to be growing with his age. Both Bag Of Bones & Duma Key are prime examples of why he is the greatest writer of our time. Anything Steve writes is enthralling, witty, thrilling, humorous, dramatic, funny & scary all in the same story. He is the master of the craft!

[CaseyM]

This book was very good, and I think it had some of King's most frightening scenes. For example, the two zombie kids, the sounds of the seashells under Big Pink, the knowledge that someone had been in his house when he was out.

I agree! This was a very scary part for me as well. I can honestly say that none of SK's books have scared me...really at all. I love them nonetheless, but I don't seems to get scared that easily I guess. This book however, scared me so bad in some parts that I didn't want to turn off the light and sleep for fear the zombie girls would walk in on me like they did to Eddie. Still to this day when I think about them I get creeped right out. This book gave me an experience that no other book has.

[Bryan James]

I'm about to start it tomorrow. I just finished Salam's Lot and it was fantastic.

I'm a sandwich lover, and I've always wanted a small bistro.

You just named it for me.

"Salami, Lots"

(Now, does anyone have 200k to lend me for startup costs?)

[AugustBlazing]

I thought this was actually one of SK's better books. I got pulled in right away, reading about the aftermath of the accident. Sure it had some some horrific elements (the zombie children REALLY freaked me out); But I really liked the interactions between all the characters. I was rooting for Edgar the whole time. Wireman was a surpisingly deep character. And the poor old woman! I originally was excited because it was a "Florida story" (I live about 70 miles from where DK is set), but was suprised at the depth and heart of the plot.

[JRM]

Sorry, I missed that but have added the spoiler tag in both the original and your post.


It's alright. :) Thanks for adding the tag.

[JRM]

I just finished reading it. I loved it. I did have a few li'l problems with it, though: I was confused through much of the final reveal as to what was going on (it came at a rapid-fire pace, and I found it difficult to keep up), and I didn't feel any sense of closure when the book ended. I felt something was missing, or certain events shouldn't have happened at all. I just felt . . . kinda depressed by the time it ended. :eyebrow: That being said, I loved the ride. It didn't scare me like I thought it would (However, I was creeped out at times, especially after -- possible spoiler -- the ship of the dead was first spotted), but it kept me on the edge throughout. One of his best, in my opinion.

[Gaizka]

Duma Key was a joy to read.
I'm not a big fan of reading but this book just captured me!
In fact I felt sad when I finished it... And I was thinking about reading it all over again, but I decided to buy another SK's book and I just started reading "It".

DK's is specially memorable because of it's charachters. Edgar and Wireman are just amazing. Specially Wireman. Love the guy... Almost cried when he died in the end.

One of my favourite parts has to be when Nan Melda speaks through the doll...

It was my second SK's Book. Mr. King is the greatest Sotryteller I know...

[davemelnick]

I specially liked his latest # of novels & short stories, because they are directly related to: LOST. I'm sure UTD is 1 also -:cool2:

[cheryl123sing]

I have read this book twice, and I have to say that I loved it the first time, and didn't really enjoy it the second time. Many of Kings books are easy for me to read multiple times (Bag of Bones, Misery and It being a few that pull me in again and again), but I found that once the mystery of Duma Key was relieved, it didn't have staying power for multiple reads. That was my opinion, anyway.

[Doc Wilson]

I enjoyed it on a several levels. It was a return to pure horror, it was an engaging story, and it was a fascinating psychological study of serious rehab by one who has been there. Its not my favorite King book, but its up there.

[Roou*]

i loved the book, now one of my favs
and my fav character Wireman :) one of the best for me ;)

[bigbang28]

i love this book.it's mine fevourite novel

[StokerX]

I enjoyed book very much. Edgar and Wireman had me rolling!! Love it!

[ND.]

First 20 pages I read with interesting, but after this nearly 50 pages author sleeping, And after I read with interesting... But this book a great work, thanks Stephen

[Mobe1969]

Finally got to read it. I liked it a lot. Except for Edgar's wife. She was just awful. Edgar deserved a sainthood for putting up with her and not loosing his temper.

[pennywise123]

I must admit that i couldn't get into this book, i have it ages but still haven't finished it. Finding it very boring

I am reading it for a second time,and cannot believe how scary it is!! It cuts to the heart of everything that a person loves, and Mr. Kngs research into art, and painting is outstanding. I will only read it during the day, with my trusty rescue dog Virgil Kane to protect me..my husband is also on call..hee hee

[amcbride]

I just finished reading this book, and I thought it was an enjoyable reading experience. The beginning of the book really hooked me, especially during the character introductions. I liked how Edgar had unique, different feelings and relationships with each person in his life. Over the course of the book, there were a few points that I seemed to lose interest, and would put the book down for a few days. However it was a good read, as there were a few creepy moments, and surprising events.

[davemelnick]

I liked DK a lot. It had me thinking of Lost & Lisey's Story (among TDT). Let alone, DK, The Gingerbread Girl & Lisey's Story remind me so much of my Mom's beach house on Alligator Point near Wakulla County,FL. :cool2:

[Noods]

just finished reading this tonite and I absolutely loved it!!! Kept me on the edge of my seat. Will definitely read this one again............:laugh:

[Noods]

I finished Duma Key last night and I loved it! it was classic SK. I could not put it down until I got to the end.... The characters were great and the story line kept you guessing and on the edge of your seat. This is now my latest favorite quote - "ouuuuuu, you nasty man! " LOL There were quite a few memorable lines from Wireman as well. Please keep cranking them out. :love:

[Kaleidoscope]

I started Duma Key about a week ago and I'm not even 100 pages into it yet. I can't seem to get going with it! I read a couple of pages here and there and I'm determined to get through it but nothing much seems to be happening. Nothing that's captured my interest anyway.

It doesn't help that I'm not a great fan of story's in first person. I much prefer third.

[bopropadop]

I started Duma Key about a week ago and I'm not even 100 pages into it yet. I can't seem to get going with it! I read a couple of pages here and there and I'm determined to get through it but nothing much seems to be happening. Nothing that's captured my interest anyway.

It doesn't help that I'm not a great fan of story's in first person. I much prefer third.

Hi! Try to stick with it. It definitely picks up! Things will slowly start to get weird and then snowball toward the end. Good luck!

[Chad Thorne]

I'm re-reading it now and really enjoying it. First time I read it was in dribs and drabs over multiple visits to Barnes & Noble, before I could afford to buy it; but the store in Augusta, Maine is blowing it out for $6.98. Whoo-hoo!

[Jenn*]

I really loved Duma Key, I could not put it down.

[Perisphone]

I liked the book, albeit difficult to picture as a real experience. I know Rose Madder could draw people in through her painting, so I was dissapointed that it happened again. As if it were ever possible. But a good old horror story none the less.

[frisbee]

I just finished it over the weekend and liked the book. The main characters were very interesting to me. The only thing that didn't ring true was: When Ilse was brought back to "life". Seemed predictable and too reminiscent of Pet Semetary. Other than that, I was, once again, drawn wholly into this story.

[Rand]

I started Duma Key about a week ago and I'm not even 100 pages into it yet. I can't seem to get going with it! I read a couple of pages here and there and I'm determined to get through it but nothing much seems to be happening. Nothing that's captured my interest anyway.

I was in the same boat, and it turned out that this and Lisey's Story are the only two King books that I couldn't get myself to finish, not getting much more than halfway through both. I used to say that I'd read everything (fictional) that King ever wrote, now I guess I'll need an asterisk after that claim.

I think that the thing common to both books that I disliked was the, by my perception, obvious parallels to King's own accident. In Duma Key King, I mean Freemantle, suffers a permanent disability from the van, uh crane, hitting him, and has to overcome this. In Lisey's Story, we seem to be looking into what he thinks or hopes his own wife would have remembered and felt if he'd been killed by that van, as Lisa has her constant flashbacks to the life of her writer husband. That one probably should have been called Lizey's Husband's Story.

I was thrilled when Under The Dome didn't have a central character that had to overcome the results of an accident, and didn't seem to be King eulogizing himself in disguise.

[Sigmund]

I really enjoyed Duma Key but I have to say when I realized he had forgotten about the painting he had given his daughter it felt like I had been kicked in the gut. It was, how could HE/I forgotten about that one?

[GNTLGNT]

I got into it. Felt like our Inkslinger was reaching back to his roots and bringing us just some good ole fashioned horror again. Loved the ending-another creep house setting for the finale!

[Samantha_]

I really enjoyed Duma Key but I have to say when I realized he had forgotten about the painting he had given his daughter it felt like I had been kicked in the gut. It was, how could HE/I forgotten about that one?

I thought that was a nice writing device to showhe became so focused on the fight against great evil personified (Perse) he forgot to live the life in front of him; in doing so, he lost the most important part of his existence.

In short, live life in the present.

[Kaleidoscope]

I still haven't got through the book. In fact, I'm not much further on than I was when I last posted in this thread! It's due back at the library on Wednesday after a 3 week loan. I'm on page 100. I might make a special effort tonight and tomorrow to get through it as I don't really want to have to renew it.

[Jack Roman]

I liked the book. One of my favorite parts was when Edgar shook Reba back and forth, and she said,"Oww! You nasty man." I was hoping that the Reba doll would of played a more significant role, but the book was still good.

[mrblonde]

Just finished this. This was a strange book for me. I tried to read it twice before I got into it. I LOVED Wireman. I did not love Edgar until 1/4 through the book. I think that's why I didn't jump in right away. I had to get to the Wireman part before I fell in love with the charicters & the story.
The story itself was kind of stock stuff, but King made it his own. I don't know if I'll read this one again but I did enjoy it.
I was not happy with the end as most here have agreed, but I guess that was kind of the point.

do the day & let the day do you.

[CnKoch]

I was mesmerized by this book. I felt it was slow to take off but the moment Edgar moved to Duma Key I felt seduced by the book. Eager to pick up where I would leave off and irritated when I had to put it down. I loved that I felt so 'taken' by it.

Keep them coming Mr. King!
Constant Reader

[Kaleidoscope]

Finally finished the thing. 5 weeks later! I was determined to finish it but I didn't particularly like it. I struggled to sympathise with any of the characters, I didn't care who or what Perse was by the end of it. I hit maybe 200 pages just past the middle which I really got into but once they were over it was like running into a brick wall.

It's gone down as one of my least favourite King books. But I'm still pleased I forced myself to read it as I hate labelling books "The-one-I-didn't-finish". It goes back to the library tomorrow.

[kidnappit77]

Hello

I read the book a while ago and is stands out for me as one of the best books Stephen King's written. Totally absorbing and I was transported to the Florida Keys for the several weeks it took me to read it!! Would like to see them tackle a film version...

[Dull Dull Boy]

I personally love this book. The last three hundred pages are vintage king in my opinion. But both my mother and my fiance have complained about it being to slow in the opening and not being able to get into the story.

[cindyl1969]

Almost done with it. It took some time getting into it like most King novels. About half way through it started getting good and now I can't read at night anymore got a little freaky. I think it is a good story and can't wait to finish it tonight.

[octoberrain13]

I love Duma Key!!! It is now in my top three of Stephen King books,and I have read them all.I found it very beautiful and fast moving also.I tell people all the time that they have to read it because its just great.Oh and the two that are in front of it are The Stand and Lisey's Story.

[nontious]

At first I found it really hard to get into Duma Key, but as I read on it quickly became a favourite of mine. Stephen King definitely uses a different style for this book than others such as Christine and Cujo, but it works, and I was terrified when the twins appeared at the bottom of the stairs !!

[cjlong4372]

I loved Duma Key only thing I did wrong was read it while I was visiting my grandparents in florida. Their house looks just like the one that king describes in the book. So when it got to the part about the sound of the shells under the house.....I was hearing that at my grandparents and didnt sleep real well that night.

[nate_watkins]

I didn't have high expectations when I picked it up, but I really enjoyed it and I'm glad I read it. A lot of interesting aspects to it.

[Spooky Chick]

I've been trying to read SKs whole back catalogue before rereading DT so I can get all the connections and I just finished Duma Key yesterday. I absolutely loved it! I wouldn't rank it higher than IT or The Stand but was very enjoyable to read.

I love the way SK takes time at the start of a book to build up the character, and let you bond with them, before the horror kicks in. I also love the way I can very rarely predict what is going to happen. I absolutely loved Edgar's character and the various aspects of his recovery that meant that only he could have had the experiences he had on Duma Key. I think that part of the reason I liked Edgar so much is that it seemed SK was using his own experience of recovery (or perhaps I would just like to think that as it makes me feel closer to SK).

I also liked the relationships Edgar had with the other characters in the book, and how they were drawn together, or apart. I wonder if SK has a daughter with which he has as strong a bond as Edgar and Ilse to be able to portray it so well. I dont think it can be said that any part of any story is unneccessary as that's up to the person writing the story becasue it's their story. I'm just a constant reader and I will follow SKs path to the tower wherever it takes me. Parts of the story may seem unfair but so is life.

Anybody who gives up on this book before half way is missing out on the best part IMO. Stick with Edgar, Wireman, and the rest, and you will be rewarded.

One of my favourite lines in the book is the last one about knowing when you're finished and when to put down your brush or pencil. As always with SKs books, I found something real to take away from the fantasy. :love:

[CCAL]

Its been a while since I read this, but like typical SK stuff, I couldnt put it down. Sacreligious almost to have done that! ha. What struck such a cord with me aside of main characters physical recovery efforts, was in SK's ability to describe so well the cartoonish look of things. He did this so well, I could see it perfectly. It really was like a mind movie. Dont think a real movie could do it justice.Cant imagine how SK does what he does soooo well-over and over and...

[CCAL]

Very well thought out and put down Spooky. You mention of your favorite line about knowing when to put down the pencil or brush, makes me wonder if SK pulled that one from his many talents too. I mean its not a statement most would make if they weren't an artist themselves...I probably should have checked site better....it will be my luck he is as accomplished an artist with paint and canvas as with pencil & paper! I'll feel silly but thats ok. It's a silly kind of day for me today. lol

[Silhouette86]

It really seemed to me that Duma Key could've been two hundred pages slimmer. I just thought that the plot didn't seem like one to go on for seven hundred pages. But all in all, I still enjoyed Duma Key.

[Cell]

I loved "Duma Key" and I'll tell you why, I fancy myself sort of an artist and once again I was amazed by the research our man S.K. does when he is going to write a story, how he knows what an artist is going through when he draws or paints I have no idea but he nailed it like he always does, I loved the character of the neighbor Wireman, I can still imagine his southern accent, another good read............

[Spooky Chick]

Very well thought out and put down Spooky. You mention of your favorite line about knowing when to put down the pencil or brush, makes me wonder if SK pulled that one from his many talents too. I mean its not a statement most would make if they weren't an artist themselves...I probably should have checked site better....it will be my luck he is as accomplished an artist with paint and canvas as with pencil & paper! I'll feel silly but thats ok. It's a silly kind of day for me today. lol

Hi CCAL

I would say that being a writer is like being an artist, and SK has a wonderful talent for painting pictures with his words (pencil) :)
I've just realised that Edgar is not the first SK character to be a painter either as the main guy in The Mist was also one. The opening scene of the newer film shows him painting the Gunslinger. I just love all the interweaving and connections in SKs universe :love:

[wally wonder]

i hadn't really considered this idea until long after reading the story and that's the materials edgar uses. sk doesn't really get into a lot of detail about that...colored pencils, paints, brushes...a few other items. maybe i've missed a few. i assume there's different kinds of paint an artist uses...or even what edgar paints on...canvas? nothing about where those come from or if he stretches them himself. it doesn't diminish the story, but i thought it interesting, and maybe it's interesting for that reason--that edgar becomes an artist, paints, does all that is never questioned, was never questioned by me...

...and i don't think i've read of anyone else questioning that part of the story, posts by other members who paint. why is that, i wonder? i don't recall reading any posts that take sk to task for whatever, so i assume he covered that part of it okay. like i said, i never considered it before, edgar paints...but isn't it true that there are different paints...oils? acrylics? others? and there must be other things...well, he or actually that one guy tells him to get something to put over the finished product...so there's that....

nevermind.

[CCAL]

Hey Spooky Chick,You make so very observant points there. I havent sen The Mist myself, so I didn't catch that one. on't know how SK does what he does-but he does it sooo well! When you get to the DT's you're gonna feel like you got caught by a SK Tornado that wont let go and keeps spinning you past all those interweavings and connections you mentioned-awesome!Hang on, it's quite a wild ride!

[CCAL]

Actually it IS mentioned in the book. Edgar discovers someone has left him a 'message' on a canvas he stretched himself. (He recalls it was one he had stretched and racked to corner of room and mentions this particular fact to Jack Cantori.) if I'm not mistaken, I think it was Jack that Edgar spoke to...I saw it earlier when I was looking for Wireman's wife's name...hehhheh

[Spooky Chick]

Hey Spooky Chick,You make so very observant points there. I havent sen The Mist myself, so I didn't catch that one. on't know how SK does what he does-but he does it sooo well! When you get to the DT's you're gonna feel like you got caught by a SK Tornado that wont let go and keeps spinning you past all those interweavings and connections you mentioned-awesome!Hang on, it's quite a wild ride!

Thanks CCAL.

For a minute I thought you said "When you get the DTs..." and I thought "I wont get withdrawals cos I wont stop reading SK ever!". :wink2: Actually I have read the DT books and I have pretty much read nothing but SK since then (about 3 years) as I'm trying to get through all of them before rereading DT to get all the connections this time :wow:

[bobledrew]

I think there's enough detail about the technique to let people see what's happening.

Page 43 -- mentions his ARTISAN pad, his colored pencils.
67 -- draws a picture using a "dozen pre-sharpened Venus pencils" and the Artisan pad
93 - Jack helps Edgar bring in "almost a thousand dollars' worth" of art supplies.
106 - describes the painting area - easel, canvas, two tables, two-dozen paintpots, rinse water ... I believe at this point he's painting oils because of the turpentine mentioned.

etc. etc.

[Dhasek]

Duma Key is one of my favorite SK novels. For me personally, its in my top 5.

[blunthead]

I loved Duma Key, and know that it will always be one of my favorite sKs. The sophistication of Steve's writing is as much on display in this novel as in any, imho. That's part of my attraction to it, but also because it touches me on a level specific to me. I used to draw and paint when I was young. Salvador Dali was one of my favorite artists back then. I personally appreciate sK's use of Dali in Duma Key.

I enjoyed that Freemantle's art possessed him, that it had a life and soul of its own (of course, in this case the life and soul...well...), because when I painted, I noticed the painting seemed to dictate its own making. It seemed to know what it was doing, more than I did; I'd learn how to paint a painting from the painting itself.

Duma Key made me want to paint again (btw, sK's the first author--of many, I assure you--who's caused me to want to write!). I have a project underway.

So, Stephen King has encouraged me in two of the arts. No one else has done such a thing for me.

I don't want to get into acting, so far.

[aliphil]

i am like you elevelyn i have had it fo long enough and read a few pages but cant seem to get it to grip me.

[blunthead]

It's interesting how varying people's favorite sK books are. All I know is Duma Key captured me. I was hungry for that one. There are other (worlds) King books which I've yet to read. Sometimes I've put off reading one or seem biased based on the title or subject matter, but I'm feeling much better now. I'm learning my lesson, because so far I've never been disappointed.

[A Guest from Roanoke]

This is one of SK's novels that I 'm glad I persevered with ... It took an absolute age to get going but when it did it was fascinating, The structure for me was that of the Tommyknockers ... it takes about 200 pages to get really interesting but it really is a gem ... The zombie in the kitchen *shudders* :eek2:

[Countrygirl_sass]

I finally read this and loved it! I wasn't sure what this book was about but I felt like I HAD to read it. It was much sadder than I thought it would be, but in most of Mr. Kings books there is always that ole tug on the heart strings somewhere in the book. But by the end of it I hated Edgar, I felt much like Pam he should have died in that crane accident no matter who was waking up down on the key.

Wireman was such a great guy a really good character!!! He balanced out things for me. :grinning:

[Bubonic]

Just got the hardcover of this brand new for 10 Canadian dollars, going to be a while until I get to it, but for that price I'm already glowing!

[newidme]

loved it

[Damienkc18]

I really enjoyed it.The part where the ghost guy is in his house made me jump.It's the only time that has ever happened to me.

[keithheeney]

i am presently on the 3rd reading of it and I loved wireman, wireman was cool.it's a pity that wireman died in the end. stpehen could have wrote another book about Edgar and Wireman

Duma Key is one of my top three favourite SK books. the other two are bag of bones and insomnia.

[SilentScream]

i am presently on the 3rd reading of it and I loved wireman, wireman was cool.it's a pity that wireman died in the end. stpehen could have wrote another book about Edgar and Wireman

Duma Key is one of my top three favourite SK books. the other two are bag of bones and insomnia.
Oh yes, Wireman is one of my all-time favourite characters SK came up with, I really loved that guy. :smile2: It's mostly due to him that the book made it to my top 5 of SK books, even though the rest of it was very good, as well :smile2:

[Sheenaswhyld]

I have read it 4x now, and I am sure that I will go back to it soon, Edgar and Jerome are great, I also hate it that Wireman had to die in the end. I am always sad when it is over, however, it is comforting to know that I can go back and visit them whenever I choose. This is my favorite book to date.

[fonzberry]

i am presently on the 3rd reading of it and I loved wireman, wireman was cool.it's a pity that wireman died in the end. stpehen could have wrote another book about Edgar and Wireman

Duma Key is one of my top three favourite SK books. the other two are bag of bones and insomnia.


Personally, I loved Duma Key. It has become one of my favorite SK books. Insomnia is another that I loved. I haven't read Bag of Bones yet. But I intend to get to it after I finish the DT series and read Black House.

-fz

[amanda1812]

This is one of my favourite King novels.

CaiteyFaughan, if you liked this one I think you'd really enjoy Rose Madder and Bag of Bones

[flwrchld]

Duma Key is one of my top three favourite SK books. the other two are bag of bones and insomnia.

Wow! Your top three are the same as mine! I have to admit though, I've never disliked a King book, but those three are by far my favorites (if we're talking "singleton" books - otherwise I'd have to also throw in the DT series). When I'm reading those three books I feel as if I'm living the lives of those characters right along with them (same with DT series).

[sam peebles]

Did the beginning of Duma Key appear in another book, maybe at the end of the paperback of Cell or something? I remember reading about Edgar's accident and him losing his arm before I actually picked up Duma Key. Or am I just crazy?

[Brychology]

I totally dug Duma Key, there was something refreshing about Edgar's situation. Although he was seriously injured his move to Duma key seemed liberating. It made me wish that I could pick up and move to such a beautiful place to explore my artistic side, san the life threatening injury of course. I imagine this book was semi-autobiographic for Steven, having suffered such a traumatizing accident himself. Wireman was also great, i still remember his quote, "Do the day and let the day do you." Also, I listened to this as an audiobook and I highly recommend it, very well performed and produced.

[Manxkitti]

I really enjoyed this book. It's one of my top ten favorite SK books. It's one of those that I will read again.

[grassy4b]

I loved the concept of the paintings affecting reality, the way that they used the drawings as tools. Fascinating stuff.

[Jeff M]

I loved Duma Key. It's the one that brought me back to SK in a big way after 20 plus years of not reading him all that much. I thought it was a bit odd, reading an SK story set in Florida, which I don't find to be a particularly dark setting, but he made it work really well. I followed it up with Lisey's Story and liked that one too. Now I'm working my way back through all the titles I missed over the years; all because of Duma Key. Good stuff.

[Dave Sartin]

was it really boring or an good book? heard some possible bs, that its boring and a hard read.

[CaseyM]

Dave, Duma Key is to this day, the only SK book that actually scared me. I love it. I think it is totally worth reading. I didn't think it was boring at all. My suggestion would be to try it and see for yourself :)

[Dave Sartin]

awesome. ill try it this coming summer. :smile2: