Under The Dome

[Nagooya]

Does anyone have any idea what this film about? Is this the novel that was originally called "Cannibals" ? Is it about cannibals? (I hope so!)


Thanks for the help!

[Moderator]

I'm assuming you meant to ask what the book is about as it isn't a film. You can read Steve's response on page 6, Post 60 in this thread.

[Nagooya]

You're right! I meant to say novel... oops! :blush:

[Cody44]

So, yeah I found this info on Wikipedia about what Stephen King is currently working on, a book entitled Under the Dome.

"Under the Dome is a novel currently being written by Stephen King. It is a rewrite of a novel King attempted writing twice in the 1980s, under the titles The Cannibals and Under the Dome. [1] As King stated on his official site, these two unfinished works "were two very different attempts to utilize the same idea, which concerns itself with how people behave when they are cut off from the society they've always belonged to. Also, my memory of The Cannibals is that it, like Needful Things, was a kind of social comedy. The new Under the Dome is played dead straight." King read from his new first draft at "The Three Kings" reading event that was held on April 4, 2008 at the Library of Congress, which was broadcast by C-SPAN as part of their Book TV series on May 4, 2008. King described the novel as "very, very long," saying "I tried [writing] this once before when I was a lot younger, and the project was just too big for me." The Novel has been compared to "The Stand" And "It" in length. [2]"

Anyone seen anything interesting on this new project?

[Moderator]

That's about as much information as has been made public so far. Steve has wanted to keep details to himself until the novel is closer to publication. He's still working on it and it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done but that's as much as I am at liberty to tell you. :zip:

[Haunted]

That's about as much information as has been made public so far. Steve has wanted to keep details to himself until the novel is closer to publication. He's still working on it and it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done but that's as much as I am at liberty to tell you. :zip:

OBOY OBOY...I BETTER STOCK UP ON BONBONS. LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN FOR A GREAT READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REDRUM617]

it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done

Wow! Does he ever sleep?:eek2:

Just from reading the excerpt, I'm really excited about this one!

[deltadog32]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait.

[mstay]

OBOY OBOY...I BETTER STOCK UP ON BONBONS. LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN FOR A GREAT READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't agree more! I can't wait. The long ones are the best ones.:oops::biggrin2:

[poisonbat]

How does he do it? He is a great wordslinger! I can't wait.:bat:

[Cody44]

Yeah, here is the C-Span video of Stephen reading the first few chapter's of Under the Dome... check it out, it sounds really amazing.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/index.php?main_page=product_video_info&products_id=204835-1

Just press the flash button on the right to get the video rolling. :wink2:

[PatInTheHat]

I heard a bunch of panting and salivating and it led me straight to this thread:blush:.
It sounded just like a Pavlovian Society cocktail party...oh yes please, count me in:smile2:.
Oh my, is it positive reinforcement time...I just :love: positive reinforcement time!

I can only speak for myself (like, when has that ever stopped me:laugh:), but I don't think I'm too very hard to please...one thousand pages, yeah, that oughta just about do it:wink2:!

[brownmouse]

I Cannot Wait!!!!!

[rjt65]

OK :eek2: Stephen.. I know now that you used some picture of a pretty woman :love: on Lilja's site and you are really The real Stephen King posing as a fictional female moderator!

..you have too much information when we ask about Stephen and sooooo detailed....

PS- I am looking forward to a 2,000 pager! You can break the mold of 1 book a year publishers lore, and now book too long lore...





That's about as much information as has been made public so far. Steve has wanted to keep details to himself until the novel is closer to publication. He's still working on it and it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done but that's as much as I am at liberty to tell you. :zip:

[Brian's Twinner]

1800 flippin pages!!!!!!! :eek: Sweet Moses!!!!!!! Rock on, Sai-King!

[JohnDalglish]

I couldn't agree more! I can't wait. The long ones are the best ones.:oops::biggrin2:

Hi,

Yes, me too, The Dark Tower, The Stand, IT, The Talisman etc.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

I'd better start the weight training classes. This book should be fantastic:smile2:

[#1 Constant Reader]

OMG I'm so excited I could puke!!

[jchanic]

1800 manuscript pages works out to how many book pages? 1100? 1200?

John

[Moderator]

Depends on what size font they use :smile2: but that's probably about right. Please also keep in mind that this is the first draft, so there will be editing and that rarely makes the book longer.

[rose key]

That's about as much information as has been made public so far. Steve has wanted to keep details to himself until the novel is closer to publication. He's still working on it and it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done but that's as much as I am at liberty to tell you. :zip:

As much as you are at liberty to tell? SO- you DO know more about it!
Ms. Mod, you are such a tease!!

I can't wait, either, everyone, and I echo all your sentiments (even the puking one).:eek2::blush::biggrin2::biggrin2:

[Moderator]

I know many of you will be incredulous, but I have a lot of it on a backup disc in the office, but haven't taken the time to read it yet. :blush:

[Matticus]

Makes sense to me but I have to ask...have you read The Dark Tower series Ms. Mod?

[JohnDalglish]

I know many of you will be incredulous, but I have a lot of it on a backup disc in the office, but haven't taken the time to read it yet. :blush:

Hi,

As I recall, you waited for the book for Duma Key also, did you not, Ms Mod?

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

I know many of you will be incredulous, but I have a lot of it on a backup disc in the office, but haven't taken the time to read it yet. :blush:




What!!

I almost dropped my coffee. Haven't read it yet? :grinning::wink2:

You do so much for us MsMod. So much of your time is spent giving us this wonderful playground.

Sending wood stacking crew your way to stack your wood, so you can read the book.

Second thought- reality- you couldn't tell us about it anyway:sad: Guess we can wait. If we survived 7 years on the mono, we can wait for Under The dome.:smile2:

[Moderator]

Yes, I've read The Dark Tower but didn't start until after W&G was published. I told Steve there was no way I was going to start it until he got them off that train! Having a book dedicated to you makes you a little more motivated to read it, though. :smile2:

I didn't read Duma Key until we got the Advance Reader Copies, John. I'm not much of a re-reader and know that they go through from 3-4 revisions once the editing process starts so would rather wait until it's done instead of reading each one. Too many other books to read and things to do. Once it gets to the ARC stage, I figure it's fairly safe.

[Kim L.]

I Cannot Wait!!!!!

Neither can I.

[rjt65]

Let me help you. Send the disck to me and I will send you a summary document email back.... :eyebrow: I'll only charge ya like 1,000$

Deal??





I know many of you will be incredulous, but I have a lot of it on a backup disc in the office, but haven't taken the time to read it yet. :blush:

[kyle blake]

Let me help you. Send the disck to me and I will send you a summary document email back.... :eyebrow: I'll only charge ya like 1,000$

Deal??

I second this! :biggrin2:

[smooth operator]

Alright! I cannot wait to read it.

[waterlilyjaguar]

I too can't wait for this one and the short stories should be out before Under the
Dome.
Thankee SK from all your constant readers:grinning:

[tattoobradley]

The Novel has been compared to "The Stand" And "It" in length."


He's still working on it and it's now well over 1,100 manuscript pages long; he's thinking it will probably be at least 1,800 before he's done

:love::love::love:
Ohhhhhhhhhh man. :grinning:

[Cody44]

Wait, Ms. Mod.. are you Julie or Marsha. If your Julie, nice job nagging Mr. King back to the processor.

:biggrin2:


I came in second place on the nagging award.

[bethmoorahpl]

Screamin' Jesus on wheat toast

[Haunted]

hi,

yes, me too, the dark tower, the stand, it, the talisman etc.

Long days and pleasant nights


here, here....the bigger the better, yeah boy!!!!!!

[kyle blake]

So how far is he on it now, Mrs. Mod?

[Moderator]

Done, bun, can't be undone. :smile2: See the Number of Posts (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7978&page=3) thread.

[whoopsipoppedaplatypus]

Hey Ms Mod! For a modest fee of around $100, I'll happily do a proof reading for you. I'll PM you my address, and i'll be expecting it in the post sometime next week. (no need to thank me).

I'm so looking forward to this.

[mstay]

There is a "perfickly heuge" (is that right JohnD?) smile on my face!:biggrin2: Ms. Mod, you can tell Mr. King thanks in advance from me.

[dw1345]

So, Ms. Mod, since it's completed should we expect a 2009 release date? *crosses fingers*

[kyle blake]

So how many pages is it (not counting the edits, which I'm sure won't start for a few weeks, correct?)?

[Cody44]

That's awesome to hear he is finished, but i guess that means he didn't reach the 1800 page manuscript? or did he? :eyebrow:

[nancy cosgrove]

Two new Stephen King books in the near future!!!!
It's almost as good as the time Dark Tower 7 was released:wink2:

[Ubasti]

I just went to liljas-ibrary.com and he's saying that Scribner has a possible release date for Under the Dome of the fall of 2009 :biggrin2: Ms.Mod, please feel free to correct any incorrect information. I hope this is accurate though.


That's because I gave him the go-ahead after I'd posted it on the main portion of the site in the News section on the Home page.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes, Woo Hoo! (Just got JAS today too!).

Long days and pleasant nights

[bopropadop]

Most excellent! Thanks Ubasti and Ms. Mod!

[mstay]

365 (ish) and counting!!! Yay!!!!:biggrin2: Thanks for the update Ms. Mod.

[tuttle300]

This is indeed good news!
Every book by King is worth both the money and the time invested reading it

DOME should clock in around 900-ish pages too.
Really looking forward to Fall 2009

[Ubasti]

Thanks Ms.Mod :biggrin2:

[Luli]

Awesome! And the countdown begins...:smile2:

[belynne333]

Woo Hoo!

[OhmyGod!]

so.......what's the book about? Anything anyone? Im so curious....OH and it's really nice to know that a long story is waiting for us!

[kyle blake]

Man, I really hope they change it to summer of 2009. Maybe July-ish? I just simply cannot wait a year! Oh well, at least I still have 1/2 his books to read and Just After Sunset. I really hope Under the Dome is longer than The Stand. That would be heaven!

[belynne333]

We are such junkies each and every one of us (myself included)! "Ohhh I hope it's a long one...." just so we can stretch that experience for what it is worth. But, there are worse things to be addicted to! Heroin, morphine, alcohol, carbohydrates, love (sorry the song is playing in my head :)) Am I wrong or is this one the much awaited final book in the Talisman trilogy? I thought I heard that somewhere..... but I hallucinate a lot... so there is a strong possiblility that I am way wrong....but I am definately itching....
doing the junkie shuck and jive as it were!

Henry Dean ain't got nothing on us!

[hpr7]

What is the plot of the novel? :smile2:
Thanks

[Haunted]

This is indeed good news!
Every book by King is worth both the money and the time invested reading it

DOME should clock in around 900-ish pages too.
Really looking forward to Fall 2009

Mr. King said in his Border's interview that it was 1500 pages long. OH JOY THE BIGGER THE BETTER

[Ubasti]

I just found this link to wikipedia.org about Under the Dome.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Dome

[hpr7]

What is the plot of Under the Dome?:smile2:

[Ubasti]

What is the plot of Under the Dome?:smile2:

"deals with some of the same issues that The Stand does, but in a more allegorical way."

This is from the link I posted. Hope it gives you some ideas about plot.

[JohnDalglish]

Am I wrong or is this one the much awaited final book in the Talisman trilogy?

Hi,

Very sorry to say you're wrong, Belynne.

I tink dem ol' flashbacks gotcha again!

Sounds great anyway though!

Long days and pleasant nights

[belynne333]

Thanks John.....

Just remember though, I'm not being paranoid if everyone really IS out to get me...
:oo::suspect::eek2:

[MyLife4YouSK]

The only thing I've heard about Under the Dome, I think it was his reading at the 3 King's event, someone will correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure, but the snippet was about a woodchuck getting killed, its body severed in half by a piece of a plane which fell from the sky(obviously not grounded) hehe. Mmm. Delish. :cackles:

[w666]

Ms. Mod rules, you know.....

[MadamMack]

Mr. King said in his Border's interview that it was 1500 pages long. OH JOY THE BIGGER THE BETTER

Ditto! :oo:

[MellowLedbetter]

i think the novel title isn't metaphorical at all but think it just literally means the story is about under a dome. the woodchuck and plane could of both been cut as the dome was being formed. and the book's past title being called the cannibals makes me think that their isolated and resorting to extreme measures.

i also cant help but think of the simpson's movie when hear the title of this book... =D am i the only one???

[Lizard slushie]

i also cant help but think of the simpson's movie when hear the title of this book... =D am i the only one???

Lol Oh no, you are not the only one, that's the first thing I thought of when I heard the title.

[Moderator]

I asked Steve if he would give me a synopsis to post but he says he's not ready to release any information just yet. I mentioned the Simpsons episode but he hasn't seen that so can't say if it's anything like his book, but also mentioned that the seed of the idea for his story was planted a long time ago--long before the Simpsons episode. He said to compare different pieces of work to snowflakes--they may all be snowflakes, but they're each unique.

The manuscript is 1500 pages--that's single-sided, double-spaced, so the finished volume will be closer to 1000 or so depending upon font size/style and how much editing is done. Still a very long book but don't be expecting 1500 pages in the final print version.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Thankee for the info, Ms Mod - much appreciated.

I seem to remember that he said in an interview somewhere that he'd started it way back but felt he didn't have the ability to do the idea justice until now, if my memory serves.

Long days and pleasant nights

[kisun]

i also cant help but think of the simpson's movie when hear the title of this book... =D am i the only one???

I never thought about it until you mentioned it, :biggrin2:.

[Goodlovin]

Nothing beats a nice long Stephen King novel.

I can see how some might think he is being a bit self indulgent with the nearly 1000 page stories but I am not one of them.

[MyLife4YouSK]

I hadn't heard the working title of UTD was The Cannibals, interesting tidbit of info there, thankee sai! Last night, I found & watched video of the 3 King's event in D.C. where he reads the 1st 4 pages but now since I want to share it, I can't find it.
:sigh:


For some reason Lord of the Flies is popping into my head. Why?

[Luli]

I'm pretty happy with 1000 pages!!! :smile2:

[GeorgiesArm]

Yes I thought of the Simpsons Movie as well. I'm surprised Mr King hasnt seen the movie yet, I thought every person that ever guest starred in an episode was invited to the premiere, but I guess that's a little far from Maine. Still, it was one of the biggest movies of 2007, he should watch it after he's done with the book for a good laugh!

[Spideyman]

Time to start the weight training so we can carry the book around with us:wink2:

[Haunted]

I'm pretty happy with 1000 pages!!! :smile2:

ME TOO, ME TOO, ME TOO!!!!!:smile2:

[Merlsmom]

Any inklings, Ms. Mod, as to if there will be a book signing for Under The Dome? I missed out on this last one for Just After Sunset and am still depressed. I've vowed to make the next signing.

[tattoobradley]

Time to start the weight training so we can carry the book around with us:wink2:

Or buy a Kindle (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=sv_kinc_0). :grinning:

[JohnDalglish]

Or buy a Kindle (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=sv_kinc_0). :grinning:

Hi,

Aye, indeed. The Kindle looks more appetizing by the pond.

I still remember the semi-permanent bruising on my chest caused by reading the hardback of IT in bed!

Long days and pleasant nights

[Cowboy]

Okay, I'm up to about 500 push ups a day......getting ready for the new book. :biggrin2:

[Frizz]

Hi,

Aye, indeed. The Kindle looks more appetizing by the pond.

I still remember the semi-permanent bruising on my chest caused by reading the hardback of IT in bed!

Long days and pleasant nights

Don't forget to stretch your hands and fingers for the gripping, white knuckle ride too.

[MyLife4YouSK]

Any inklings, Ms. Mod, as to if there will be a book signing for Under The Dome? I missed out on this last one for Just After Sunset and am still depressed. I've vowed to make the next signing.
I've vowed to bring my son to the next signing (only) he wouldn't be able to sit still through a reading. He is 10 and loves The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon pop up. We started reading together, EOTD but he kinda lost interest. I wish he shared my love of reading. :(

And I'm sure we have quite a few months before we hear anything about the UTD promotion. Must.Be.Patient. :wink2:

[phidgt]

Okay, so I live in a cave.
I just heard about this book from an e-mail I got from Cemetery Dance. They were comparing it to The Stand. I don't take comparisons to that particular book very lightly as it is my absolute all time desert island book.
To see that Under the Dome may actually come close to the Stand's epicness is already giving me nervous twitches.
Thank you Mr. King for feeding the monkey. :love:

[SixPins]

I can't wait! Judging from IT, King is one of the rare authors who can write a major piece that goes beyond 1,000 pages and never have that piece feel bloated. I am really pumped for this epic. The story sounds awsome and the size means that I will definatley be attached to the characters by the last page.

[JayneH]

Forgive my ignorance - but when is Fall in the US ? Is it around Sept?? I think you are on opposite seasons.... I am still waiting for Sunset - one of the pitfalls of buying US editions and the dreaded christmas mail

[Nagooya]

Yes. It's about August - November.

[SixPins]

Under the Dome social group: http://www.stephenking.com/forums/group.php?groupid=71

[Sterling]

I CAN'T WAIT!!! I will quickly devour this novel upon it's release day!

[Cognac]

sweet, just sweet

[hemingway23]

Fall in the US is from Sept. 21 to Dec 21.

[Spaulding]

Hmm, it sounds a little bit like 'Lord of the Flies', which is one of Steve's favourite books. We'll just wait and see, but I'm very curious!

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Looking into the glass here.

I think it'll be published on or around Tuesday 10th November.

Long days and pleasant nights

[SixPins]

I hope it is released in October. This sounds like a great book to read as the leaves begin to change and the nights get long.

[adrianmarley]

Fall seems so far away. Does anyone know when we'll be able to see some covers?

[Moderator]

None have come through for approval yet.

[CaraLaughs]

900 pages??? - made my mouth water! I can't wait!

[hemingway23]

How about October 27th. This would make for a great Halloween read.

[LadyLyn]

I too cannot wait for this to be released! I've been devouring his books for a very long time.

When waiting for a new King book to be released, I'm likened to a junkie waiting for her next fix. lol:oo:

[Tall Tyrion]

This sounds super interesting to me. I'll read anything SK publishes, but UTD sounds like it might just be one of his best.

[Sweet One]

Does anyone know what this is going to be about? As King has said, I don't recall reading it, only that it's supposed to be Stand-like in length and scope. SK isn't finished writing , folks. Not by a longshot.

[hemingway23]

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any thought to changing the title of his next novel from 'Under the Dome' to 'The Cannibals'. I would think that the latter would get even more second looks in the bookstore with Stephen King's name on the dustcover. Also, I would love to see them go back to a dustcover style similar to 'IT' and 'Misery'.

[Moderator]

I've asked him if I could post something but Steve doesn't want information given out yet about the plot.

[ConstantReader817]

I can hardly wait !!!!

Debbie

[Moderator]

No, it's not going to get changed to that title. The work that he originally started with that title (The Cannibals) many, many years ago is not the same plot as Under the Dome and it might confuse fans who are aware of the former one.

[adrianmarley]

Speaking of dustcovers, how much say does SK have into the covers? Does he have the power to veto a cover if he doesn't like it, or is that the publisher's remit?

[Moderator]

He has final approval but unless they do something that he absolutely hates, he usually goes with their suggestion.

[Moderator]

I should amend that--he only does that for the US and UK publications. He doesn't get involved in the foreign language edition covers.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Well, I know it's going to be about the size of The Stand or IT.

And what a kaincidence that the manuscript should weigh 19 pounds, I thought.

Woo-Hoo!!!!

Long days and pleasant nights

[adrianmarley]

Good to know. Thanks Ms. Mod.

[bopropadop]

Hi,

Well, I know it's going to be about the size of The Stand or IT.

And what a kaincidence that the manuscript should weigh 19 pounds, I thought.

Woo-Hoo!!!!

Long days and pleasant nights

Boy, this will be like sitting down to a thick, juicy steak. (For those of us who enjoy a steak...) Fine dining in bulk, SK style....

[Kim L.]

Boy, this will be like sitting down to a thick, juicy steak. (For those of us who enjoy a steak...) Fine dining in bulk, SK style....

Exactly, Bop. A rare medium, well-done.

[SKfan2006]

let's just hope it's epic.

[LeeAlexander]

I like mine rare, but I can't wait. If it is anything like writing such as The Stand or It then it will be on my shelf of 10 star favorites. Oh time why can't you move forward for this at least lol. I guess I'll just have to keep it out of mind best I can, else I'm going to be like a little boy waiting for his christmas present.

[fire_bat777]

Does anyone know or can anyone find out if this is going to have an Artist/Gift/Special edition? And if it is, who will be publishing it?

Fire Bat

[Moderator]

No limited edition of Under the Dome is planned at this time.

[MrsSmeej]

Exactly, Bop. A rare medium, well-done.

:biggrin2: Good one!

[Cowboy]

Looking forward to reading this book. Started doing a couple hundred push-ups a day to make sure I can hold the book up while reading on the couch.

[Srbo]

Looking forward to reading this book. Started doing a couple hundred push-ups a day to make sure I can hold the book up while reading on the couch.


:rofl:

[JohnDalglish]

Looking forward to reading this book. Started doing a couple hundred push-ups a day to make sure I can hold the book up while reading on the couch.

Hi,

LOL, Aye, I'm convinced I still bear the scars from the hardback of IT!

Long days and pleasant nights

[Srbo]

Hi,

LOL, Aye, I'm convinced I still bear the scars from the hardback of IT!

Long days and pleasant nights


Same thing here, John.:biggrin2:

[Haunted]

Boy, this will be like sitting down to a thick, juicy steak. (For those of us who enjoy a steak...) Fine dining in bulk, SK style....

Hear, hear!!

[Haunted]

I am with the boys...the bigger the better!!!:biggrin2::biggrin2:

[fire_bat777]

That is a real shame. I'm finally at a point in my life where I can afford the gift/artist/special editions and enough of them just aren't coming out! :)

Fire Bat

[Drewzor]

I would venture a guess that it has something to do with people living in some kind of bio-dome and that the world outside of the dome has ended. Pure conjecture based on the title.

[tjhugs]

I cant wait, im planning on re-reading Black house while im waiting so im in for a truely kingy year YAY!

[kingfanalaska09]

I can't wait I tried reading It, The Stand but its long so I will read Under The Dome can't wait

[Matthew.Degnan]

I've been waiting for another 1000pp SK novel for ages- i think when you finish something so long you feel like you've achieved something, anyone else who likes long novels read the Nights Dawn Trilogy by Peter Hamilton (each book is over 1000pp)

Matthew.

[kyle blake]

I heard it was about these people get trapped in a building. Soon they run out of food, so they turn to each other. If you know what I mean.

I can't wait for this to come out. I hope it's bigger than The Stand.

[SixPins]

I can't wait until a solid release date and artwork start to come in. That stuff gets me so excited.

[Matthew.Degnan]

If its gonna be over a 1000pp i'll hardly be able to carry it from the shop, can't wait, i'll be first in line at the local bookshop!!

Matthew.

[MartinEden]

In an interview I read about the book he references The Stand and Needful Things. That fact alone is enough to have me camping outside the local Barnes and Noble. :biggrin2:

[MartinEden]

I just read that King may have a Youtube video made for Under the Dome, much like what was done with "N." Is this idea still in the books?

[Moderator]

I don't think it was Steve's intent to have it done like "N". It's my understanding he was thinking more along the lines of doing a reading of an excerpt. Nothing is written in stone yet, though.

[Moderator]

I heard it was about these people get trapped in a building. Soon they run out of food, so they turn to each other. If you know what I mean.

I can't wait for this to come out. I hope it's bigger than The Stand.


That's the plot for The Cannibals but that's not what this is. It will probably end up being about the same length as The Stand and IT. I have it in bound galley format but that's a double spaced version so the page count would still be off.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

W H Smith in the UK are publicising a publication date of 15th October for Under the Dome (see link that Matthew Degnan kindly posted in my profile).

Can you confirm that, Ms Mod?

Long days and pleasant nights

[Moderator]

I'd have to check on that but my bound galley cover says November for Scribner's release and it's unlikely that the UK would be ahead of the US.

[JohnDalglish]

I'd have to check on that but my bound galley cover says November for Scribner's release and it's unlikely that the UK would be ahead of the US.

Hi,

Yes, it struck me as odd that W H Smith (a huge retailer) should be the first to announce a release date.

But their website seems quite unequivocal.

Long days and pleasant nights

[benbennett]

Looking forward to this opus.

[SixPins]

November here i come!

[CTKingFan]

I have also seen on amazon.com they have the audio version of Under The Dome listed with the publisher being Hodder and Stoughton with a release date of October 15th. i found that to be an odd release date due to us knowing it will be released in November.

[MrsSmeej]

I'd have to check on that but my bound galley cover...

A bound galley? :eek2: Does this mean you've already read the book? :tongue:

[Matthew.Degnan]

Seen as SK stated that he tried to write it before in the 80s and it was about cannibals then theres a good bet that Under the Dome is also about cannibals, anyone want to clarify this for me?

Matthew.

[jchanic]

Ms. Mod, would it be possible for you to post a picture of the cover of the bound galley?

John

[dw1345]

According to Lilja's Library and Simon & Schuster, it's going to come out on November 10, 2009 and be 1038 pages :wow: :grinning:

[Moderator]

I have also seen on amazon.com they have the audio version of Under The Dome listed with the publisher being Hodder and Stoughton with a release date of October 15th. i found that to be an odd release date due to us knowing it will be released in November.

That is not the correct date. It's being released in mid-November



A bound galley? :eek2: Does this mean you've already read the book? :tongue:

I've started reading it now that the final edits have been done. :smile2: I was told by Scribner it should be described as bound manuscript/s rather than bound galley--mea culpa.



Seen as SK stated that he tried to write it before in the 80s and it was about cannibals then theres a good bet that Under the Dome is also about cannibals, anyone want to clarify this for me?

Matthew.

Steve still hasn't given permission for me to give out any information about the plot.



Ms. Mod, would it be possible for you to post a picture of the cover of the bound galley?

John


The cover art is still being developed to the best of my knowledge. The bound manuscripts (it's in three parts) only have the basic information, i.e. author, title, Volume number with pertinent info, publisher and November 2009 on the cover, and For Your Eyes Only (seriously).

[smooth operator]

I cannot wait.

[kingfanalaska09]

Sounds good can't wait thanks Ms. Mod we'll see a cover sometime soon

[Neil W]

I bet you can.

[Matthew.Degnan]

Hey, just to let you know, Waterstones (another huge UK retailer) says 15th October as well.

Matthew.

[MrsSmeej]

... only have the basic information, i.e. author, title, Volume number with pertinent info, publisher and November 2009 on the cover, and For Your Eyes Only (seriously).

:eek2: I used to have an SCI clearance level. Would you like me to keep it safe for you? :biggrin2:

[SixPins]

The cover art is still being developed to the best of my knowledge. The bound manuscripts (it's in three parts) only have the basic information, i.e. author, title, Volume number with pertinent info, publisher and November 2009 on the cover, and For Your Eyes Only (seriously).

I want be Ms. Mod.


According to Lilja's Library and Simon & Schuster, it's going to come out on November 10, 2009 and be 1038 pages
I am SO darn excited! Ms. Mod, can you confirm/deny this info?

[SixPins]

Amazon now has Under the Dome up for pre-order!

http://www.amazon.com/Under-Dome-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1439148503/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236551650&sr=1-1

[Moderator]

I just posted an announcement with the official on-sale date for the U.S./U.K. which will be November 10, 2009 or 11/10/09 which becomes a nice count-down date. :smile2:

[Spideyman]

Just put in my pre order for Under The Dome.

[JRLauer]

I'm trying not to think about it to much. It seems to me that when you get worked up about a book or movie and you have really high expectations of it, in the end it always seems to be a let down. So I'm ignoring it. That way when it does come out, I won't have any high expectations.

[Bev Vincent]

The latest update from Scribner (http://books.simonandschuster.com/Under-the-Dome/Stephen-King/9781439148501) has a page count of a whopping 1120 pages, too!

[dw1345]

The latest update from Scribner (http://books.simonandschuster.com/Under-the-Dome/Stephen-King/9781439148501) has a page count of a whopping 1120 pages, too!

That's awesome. Last I heard it was 1038 pages. I guess they decided to not cut out as much from the manuscript or something. The more the better!

[Bev Vincent]

It could just be a matter of layout rather than manuscript length.

[JohnDalglish]

It could just be a matter of layout rather than manuscript length.

Hi,

Indeed, books are printed and bound in multiples of 32 pages, including all material both before and after page numbering, so it could well be for mechanical reasons.

BTW That's what the legend often at the bottom in small caps, with the initials of the book and the number of the 32 page section refer to.

Long days and pleasant nights

[hansel4150]

Okay, so I know there are a ton of threads with Under The Dome info in it. But I thought it would be nice to have it all in this area. So, tell me Everything and ANYTHING known about this book so far. Thanks.:smile2:

[Ubasti]

That's easy ... not much. It's going to be out in November of this year and I think it's supposed to be over 1000 pages.

[Moderator]

Everything that's okay from Steve and the publishers to be made public has already been posted here.

[REDRUM617]

Ms. Mod, would you happen to know how long Mr. King has been working on Under The Dome (excluding previous info. and writing from The Cannibals)? Just curious to know how long it took him to write such a gargantuan novel.

[IfSoGirl]

i can not wait! i'm going to count that as an early wedding present since my wedding is 11/28.

[SixPins]

Welcome to the board, feel free to join the Under the Dome social group, where you will find every detail on the book: http://www.stephenking.com/forums/group.php?groupid=71

[Cody44]

Not much is known... but here you go. -LINK- (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Dome)

[~Ally~]

Ooh i can hardly wait til November..I love going into a book store and picking up Uncle Steves new books. I've so far managed to avoid reading anything to do with this subject of 'Under The Dome' as i like to be surprised..i don't even like to read the back covers of his books, i just like to dive straight in as a total newbie.:blush:

[Moderator]

Ms. Mod, would you happen to know how long Mr. King has been working on Under The Dome (excluding previous info. and writing from The Cannibals)? Just curious to know how long it took him to write such a gargantuan novel.

Including the edits which he was still working on last week to incorporate those found with copyediting, it's taken a little over a year. The dates will be at the end of the book as he's done with many others.

[JohnDalglish]

Ooh i can hardly wait til November..I love going into a book store and picking up Uncle Steves new books. I've so far managed to avoid reading anything to do with this subject of 'Under The Dome' as i like to be surprised..i don't even like to read the back covers of his books, i just like to dive straight in as a total newbie.:blush:

Hi,

Me too, I'm not the least interested in what it's about until I remove the dust cover and sit down with it.

Apart from knowing it's about 1300 pages!

Long days and pleasant nights

[lil lisey 1127]

Ahhhh i cant wait ive been starving for a new king novel!!!!

[travis]

Okay, so I know there are a ton of threads with Under The Dome info in it. But I thought it would be nice to have it all in this area. So, tell me Everything and ANYTHING known about this book so far. Thanks.:smile2:

Under The Dome, I'm thinking 3-D HD, and Stars in a liquid midnight blue sky... A place...

Is there a book called Under The Dome, and what sort of info are you looking for???

[Goodlovin]

I am very much looking forward to this book.

[Wylde06]

I am very much looking forward to this book.

You and me both...

Looks like I need to get some of my To Read list knocked down before this comes out...or its gonna be even longer before I finish them

[babynike]

This is totally exciting. I cant wait to preorder it!

[Spaulding]

This is totally exciting. I cant wait to preorder it!


I can't wait to read it!

[Spooky]

Wow, after reading Duma Key, I simply can't wait for this one. Duma Key is definitely the best of King's modern works (well, not counting The Dark Tower V-VII), and ranks right up there with his best stuff (in my honest opinion). Seeing that this will have an epic page count, I can only hope Under the Dome tops it.

[demorgan]

Off topic question(maybe). How many manuscript pages=actually pages in book( 1st/1st).

[Bev Vincent]

There's no straightforward equation since it depends on font size, page layout, kerning and leading, amount of dialog vs. amount of narrative, number of chapters (hence more chapter headers), etc. In this case, about 1500 manuscript pages translated into about 1100 pages.

[strange]

All I've heard about it is its possibly about canniballism and that he's tried to write the idea a few times before I think.

[-The Road Virus-]

I'm trying not to think about it to much. It seems to me that when you get worked up about a book or movie and you have really high expectations of it, in the end it always seems to be a let down. So I'm ignoring it. That way when it does come out, I won't have any high expectations.

Agreed, I always let myself down by doing this. I did it with 'Salems Lot.

[tillyn]

I enjoy a long book, especially SK's.

[Moderator]

It is not about cannibalism. People are thinking that because somehow The Cannibals got mixed in with the rumor that it was a rewrite of that story, which it is not.

[the_last_gunslinger]

Including the edits which he was still working on last week to incorporate those found with copyediting, it's taken a little over a year. The dates will be at the end of the book as he's done with many others.

This may sound like a silly question, especially considering how much research I have conducted on publishing, but what exactly does a copy editor do? Is there some particular job description they have, anything in particular they look for? I've heard before that The Gunslinger was not copyedited originally. I've just wondered what that might mean.

Oh, and to make sure this post stays on topic: I can't wait for Under the Dome either...Yeah.

[Moderator]

This may sound like a silly question, especially considering how much research I have conducted on publishing, but what exactly does a copy editor do? Is there some particular job description they have, anything in particular they look for? I've heard before that The Gunslinger was not copyedited originally. I've just wondered what that might mean.

Oh, and to make sure this post stays on topic: I can't wait for Under the Dome either...Yeah.


They look for typos, misspellings, and continuity errors, and good ones will also make sure that facts are correct.

[Richard_B]

is it just me, or does November seem a long, long time away?

[Sms231]

For us Kindle readers, will there be a simultaneous Kindle release of Under the Dome, or will there be a delay? Scribner has been really good about releasing Kindle versions, so I'm hoping for a simultaneous release.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Can't wait for the book to come out also. And I really don't want to know anything
about it till I can sit down and read it. Too much info. might spoil it for me.

[Moderator]

For us Kindle readers, will there be a simultaneous Kindle release of Under the Dome, or will there be a delay? Scribner has been really good about releasing Kindle versions, so I'm hoping for a simultaneous release.

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that at the moment. They don't have the Kindle format listed yet for this title.

[betsymae]

The cover art is still being developed to the best of my knowledge. The bound manuscripts (it's in three parts) only have the basic information, i.e. author, title, Volume number with pertinent info, publisher and November 2009 on the cover, and For Your Eyes Only (seriously).[/QUOTE]



A personal dream of mine to have a manuscript of a yet-to-be published Stephen King book on MY desk with "For Your Eyes Only" written on it. I would just pass out!!!

[Dragon of the Pants]

I've been following this book online ever since word first came up (And all other Stephen King releases over the past few years to be honest.) I'm especially excited about the length of this one because It and The Stand and two of my very favourite novels of all time. The longer, the better in my opinion.:) I can't wait for November to roll around!

[SixPins]

Agreed, I always let myself down by doing this. I did it with 'Salems Lot.

Oh, me too. I must stop looking forward to Under the Dome! I guess it is good that the only things about it we really have to get excited about are the length and the author. :) At least I'm not harpin over the plot... yet.

[kingfanalaska09]

I pre-ordered this book cant wait

[kingfanalaska09]

I pre-ordered the book at Overlooks Site can't wait sounds like it'll be a good one

[JohnDalglish]

This may sound like a silly question, especially considering how much research I have conducted on publishing, but what exactly does a copy editor do? Is there some particular job description they have, anything in particular they look for? I've heard before that The Gunslinger was not copyedited originally. I've just wondered what that might mean.

Oh, and to make sure this post stays on topic: I can't wait for Under the Dome either...Yeah.

Hi,

If you go to 'Links' on the main site, and then Lilja's Library, and go back in Lilja's archive to June 12th, 2007 you'll find a marvellous interview with Philippa Pride, his UK editor, where Philippa explains much that I didn't know about the job.

And she's a really nice and very meticulous person too.

Long days and pleasant nights

[boogerb53]

I just pre-ordered my copy from barnesandnoble.com! Whoo hoo!

[Dhasek]

I am beyond excited about this book!! I feel like such a crazy because I come to the website at least once or twice a day just to see if they have released the front cover art yet :laugh:

[agent4CK]

I'm going to wait for more details of this book to come out before I preorder it. :) I am excited to see a new SK novel coming though.

[Moderator]

The cover hasn't been designed yet but I've just posted the official copy for the plot synopsis on the Home (http://www.stephenking.com/index.html) page.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Thankee big-big, Ms Mod, sounds fantastic (wiping dribble from his keyboard).

REALLY can't wait now!

Long days and pleasant nights

[Annarkie]

This is one of those times that I'm glad I haven't read every SK book yet. Now I've got something to do when I'm waiting!

[Srbo]

Looks promising...:smile2:

[ticktock]

It sounds very much like the Simpson's movie. Ugh.

[dw1345]

The cover hasn't been designed yet but I've just posted the official copy for the plot synopsis on the Home (http://www.stephenking.com/index.html) page.

Wow, this has me really excited for this to come out. Does anybody else think it sounds like a hybrid of The Mist meets The Dead Zone meets The Stand? Three of my all time favorites, by the way. Cannot wait!

[hansel4150]

I've asked him if I could post something but Steve doesn't want information given out yet about the plot.

now you can see it on the home page just in case you didnt already.


I'm the one who posted it after getting Steve's and Scribner's okay to do so, so yes I've seen it. :-)

[Haunted]

The cover hasn't been designed yet but I've just posted the official copy for the plot synopsis on the Home (http://www.stephenking.com/index.html) page.

Yes, M'am, Ms. Mod--you done given me chills!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you.:biggrin2:

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!

[tillyn]

Just read the plot on the home page , can't wait sounds like a good one.:smile2:

[jacobtlong]

Wow, I can't wait for this book!

[marew1]

:smile2: Can't wait until the book is published. Thanks Ms. Mod for the synopsis!!!

[GeorgiesArm]

Wow, it's scary and funny how much it's like the Simpsons Movie, situation and characters-wise. Some differences are that planes = sparrows and the gardener's hand = that guy who gets crushed :p It's even got the "politician who will stop at nothing—even murder" and "three brave kids" :biggrin2:

I'm really curious how Sai King will react when he finally sees the movie, surely it will be brought up by the press or in interviews for the book's promotion?

[dw1345]

Wow, it's scary and funny how much it's like the Simpsons Movie, situation and characters-wise. Some differences are that planes = sparrows and the gardener's hand = that guy who gets crushed :p It's even got the "politician who will stop at nothing—even murder" and "three brave kids" :biggrin2:

I'm really curious how Sai King will react when he finally sees the movie, surely it will be brought up by the press or in interviews for the book's promotion?

Remember though, that this novel was an idea that he had back in the 80s, way before the Simpson's movie. Also, I don't think it's fair to compare it to the Simpson's movie quite yet, not until we actually read the book.

[GeorgiesArm]

Yes, I really want to read it! But you just know comparisons will be made when the book is released

[Spooky]

Yeah, I couldn't help but immediately think of The Simpsons Movie after hearing the plot, but at the same time I am ecstatic! This sounds like it will be real good! I'm starting to read all of his books again to keep me busy until then.

[demorgan]

What happens when people run out of food inside the dome. If it lasts that long.

[Moderator]

I've read the book but haven't seen The Simpsons movie so don't know if it is actually close to that idea. To the best of my knowledge, he still hasn't seen the movie either. My guess is that Steve has put his own spin on the idea of a town being trapped under a dome.

[Kim L.]

Thankee Ms. Mod, can't wait to read it! It's on pre-order from Amazon.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Question: does the manuscript actually weigh nineteen pounds??

[Moderator]

Yes, the original manuscript weighed 19 pounds. I personally weighed it out of curiosity. :smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Yes, the original manuscript weighed 19 pounds. I personally weighed it out of curiosity. :smile2:

Hi,

I think that's a kind of cosmic kaincidence personally.

Apart from being a heavy trip (to the copier) LOL

Could it be described as a 'weighty tome'?.

I'm reminded of what the English king said, one of the Georges portrayed in Blackadder, when confronted with Edward Gibbons 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' - 'Scribble, scribble, scribble, Mr Gibbons, another damn fat book, eh? What,? What?'.

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

While the Simpson's movie did enter my mind, I think that this book will be much better than a cartoon movie. Don't get me wrong loved the Simpson's movie, but you can NEVER compare SK to the Simpsons. It is like comparing apples and trains. Nothing alike.:bat:

[demorgan]

the biggest manuscript that ive heard of is 15,000 pages

[lisa_marie]

Under the Dome..Can't wait to read this book..just the idea of all that work, all those words, and Characters...just waiting to be discovered...Fast Forward to November!! Tell Mr. King to not ever give up on writing!! I am almost finished reading his Memoir of the Craft On Writing, and it has given me some hope and motivation. (I've checked out 3times from the Library, I have to read in increments..like when I'm on the toilet away from needy children) I'm so happy I registered for this site. Awesome!

[nowshere]

thats weird. i had a the same idea for a book, but my idea was more science fiction than horror. My idea was of a world like in the stand, after the world has been through a nuclear war, and the people had to build a dome to keep out the radiation. More than one dome existed though. Each dome had its own ideas of morality and laws. Trade was done underground, which was exhausting, leading to the development of one dome to cover all the people. Once the world dome was created, the morality of each dome came together to cause horrirfic circumstances.

[finalfantasyVII]

:eyebrow:I'd like to know how JohnD. knows how big it is?:wow:

[Moderator]

:eyebrow:I'd like to know how JohnD. knows how big it is?:wow:


I'm pretty sure I'd made a reference to it weighing 19 pounds in a thread way back when I first photocopied it to send to the publisher et al.

[dw1345]

I wonder if Mr. King will tell the reader in the beginning the origins of the dome, or if it will remain a mystery until the end of the novel. Or maybe he'll leave it to our imaginations and won't tell us at all (like in Cell)? I'm looking forward to reading the book in Nov. and finding out.

[JayneH]

I pre-ordered my copy yesterday but it will still take 5 weeks to get here from the US as well.....

Ms Mod - did you get to read it before sending it off :smile2: I know I would have found a way......

[Moderator]

I didn't read it until I got the bound manuscript because I knew it would be going through editing and especially with something that long wanted to wait so I wouldn't be reading it several times. Now the real question is whether I'll reread it when it comes out to see if any other changes were made--think I'll just ask first. :smile2:

[adrianmarley]

I didn't read it until I got the bound manuscript because I knew it would be going through editing and especially with something that long wanted to wait so I wouldn't be reading it several times. Now the real question is whether I'll reread it when it comes out to see if any other changes were made--think I'll just ask first. :smile2:

Are you going to tell us what you thought of it, or is that an unfair question? :smile2:

[Moderator]

I can't give you any specifics until after it comes out. All I can say is that it was a fast read even though I was reading it in copyeditor mode and that slowed me down a little. :smile2: Don't want that to sound pretentious--there is a professional copyeditor who did that for the publisher but they sometimes miss things so an extra pair of eyes doesn't hurt.

[mstay]

I'm so looking forward to this new adventure! And I guess I'm really glad I haven't seen the Simpson's movie.:biggrin2:

Thanks for all your hard work on our behalf Ms. Mod. And please thank Mr. King for me too.:smile2:

[Patricia A]

So Ms Mod... was it really good, how bad was the bad guy was it totally cool and up to 3 in the morning reading it good who won who fell in love did the guy you like a lot in the story survive or was he impaled on a telephone pole for the crows to pick at and for the love of God does the dog die and just how did it tie into the Dark Tower?

Ok, forget what I just said, sorry... stepped out side of my mind for a moment there. I'm all better now.

I've got it on advance order from Amazon and I'm waiting a little patiently.
The premise of the story sounds great, a lot can happen under a dome.... thanks for posting it and keeping us all updated. :smile2:

[SixPins]

The plot sounds really interesting and I can totally see it working as a 1,000+ page book. The characters sound fascinating too.

[MartinEden]

This may be a dumb question, but when King first envisioned this story, were his plans to publish it as a Bachman book (seeing how he described it as allegorical, and the other sort of allegorical books he published under Bachman--ie: Long Walk) or under his real name?

[Boni]

I have a question for the moderator who read the manuscript, I hope you can answer me: does the book connect itself with any previous Steve's book? If yes, can you tell what it/are it/they?

[KernowMan]

Hi

I just read the Plot Synopsis for Under the Dome.
It seems I remember reading a similar story a few years ago.

From what I rmember, it turned out that this town in th UK was whisked be into and had an invisible force field like an down, but was transported 40.000 years in the past.

It was a good read, but I hope this book will be better
I have been a fan of Mr. King's books for many years and hope he continues writing great stories

Cheers

[marew1]

:smile2: Just saw SK's video on Under the Dome from Simon & Schuster. He has given me hope to pick up where I have left off in trying to write my book. Didn't realize how many years for SK to complete this tome. Thanks for the encouragement SK.

[Baz]

Gonna start this after I finish Duma Key. Cant wait. :)

[dw1345]

I'm only about 60 pages into it, but so far it is AMAZING. Well worth the wait, and I can just tell it's going to be a wild ride! Sai King has written a winner here.

[jchanic]

It appears there are two versions of the dust jacket for the trade edition of Under the Dome. The first (and the one you see on eBay) has white lettering. The other has dark grey lettering. I visited my local Borders Express and they had both in approximately the same quantities.

John

[Nagooya]

Can someone post pics of the book next to say... Duma Key hardcover? I'm not getting mine until Thursday because of Amazon shipping! :(

I might just stop by my school's bookstore to see if they have it. I really want to see how MASSIVE it is! I'm so stoked! Everyone - enjoy the read! :biggrin2:

[misterwoe]

Is it just me, or is the hype of this book some kind of record?

[djbeilstein]

i'm about 100 pages in –– having purchased the book last nite. And I must say, I'm impressed. I haven't read Mr. King devoutly for almost ten years. His writing is much better then it used to be ––– not that this was a hindrance to his best horror fiction ––– but it is good to know the dedicated can get better with time ––– something akin to wine, aaaaa! But bravo Mr. King ––– it is sailing along with a lot of heart, courage, and guts!

[jchanic]

Regarding the two different colored variants of the trade edition. Is is possible that:

The white lettering is OUTSIDE the Dome, while the dirty grey is INSIDE the Dome?

John

[Baz]

I noticed after watchin some of The Stand agen yesterday the name Abigail Freemantle might be connected to Edgar Freemantle :cool2:

[JohnDalglish]

I noticed after watchin some of The Stand agen yesterday the name Abigail Freemantle might be connected to Edgar Freemantle :cool2:

Hi,

If my memory serves he said that Edgar is Abagail's great-grandson (might be missing a great) but that Abagail exists in the Standverse and Edgar has no knowledge of the connection.

Long days and pleasant nights

[jchanic]

No offense, people, but Edgar Freemantle was in Duma Key, not Under the Dome.

John

[JRM]

I'm reading it now. I'm about 100 pgs in, and I've gotta say this is the best King book I've read in a while. I'm having a bit of trouble remembering some characters -- there's so many! :eek2: -- but I'm loving the story. Unlike a lot of recent King books I've read, this one started off fast and furious but didn't sacrifice character development. Loving the book so far, but I have about 900something pages to go, lol.

[constantreader1313]

I finished it over the weekend and immediately went back to the beginning to read it again because I wasn't ready to be done. I don't know about you guys but I kept flipping back to the map to constantly get my bearings on where these people are in the story. I think the 2nd read will help me keep the characters a little straighter too.

[Baz]

No offense, people, but Edgar Freemantle was in Duma Key, not Under the Dome.

John

Damm, Im so sorry. Must be a brain tumor... Maybe Im see RED an gettin things confused. lol. Sorry about that, really was very stupid off me (me an my stupid brain)

:blush::blush:
but hey, all thing serve the beam :laugh:

[Carri]

Dear Uncle Steve,

Finished UTD this weekend. I tried to make it last, but couldn't put it down for that last five hours. I loved it. When a thousand-pager is that easy to read, you know there's magic. I thought the story was expertly crafted and sadly relevant. It's a fun read with, still, unmistakable gravity.

This is a scary book, and a few of these characters are your scariest. Generally speaking, I'm not an avid horror genre fan; I'm in the Constant Reader club because I love language and you're so great with it. I always relish going on vacation into your latest world, but, whew, I'm glad to be out of Chester's Mill! (I know I'll visit again, though.)

Thanks so much for the gift. And a very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

Peace,

Carri

PS - I know the muse can't be cajoled, but I'd really like to know what became of Danny Torrance.

[mogget3]

I did something I normally never do, I looked ahead to see if Barbie was still in the story... I know shame on me but that Jim Rennie makes me so mad!! And the worst of it is: He reminds me of my boss...The same dangerous kind of phoney guy!