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.

[Bluey Lunger]

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:"]

[shawshank99]

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.

[Danivan]

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!

[ally88]

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

[Natjen24]

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!!

[brandt813]

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.

[King Jacob]

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.

[ally88]

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.

[Girl87]

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

[brandt813]

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...

[brandt813]

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.

[brandt813]

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!

[gopher26]

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.