Wireman and Ilse ***SPOILERS***

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I was very sad when Wireman had to die at the end. He was a good friend and the only close character (other than Jack) who didn't get killed by Perse or end up hating Edgar (like Pam). But, as Wireman would say, "f***ing la loteria" - he was bound to suffer from the curse as he always had - benefiting financially but losing in the end. It was like King's "The Long Walk" where the winner never really wins because he is exhausted, physically and mentally - has probably gone psycho - and the money will do him no good. Quoting an Alan Jackson song: "without somebody nothing ain't worth a dime".

I really enjoyed "Duma Key" - it was terrifying and I love how King puts the pieces together at the end of the story. I really didn't want Ilse to die but nobody does. I sighed a relief when she burned the painting in the oven although I still knew she would die because Edgar says earlier in the story that it was the last time he'd ever see her. It shows how good King is at gripping you. "You will want to but you musn't" - I liked that too. It was his chance to join Ilse again - his daughter whom he loved most in the world - but it was what Perse wanted and he must stop her at all costs even if it causes most crucial suffering.

There are many things I could discuss because this was a great novel - one of King's better ones I think - but I will stop. Finally, King is a great inspiration for up and coming writers, such as (hopefully) myself, and I thank him for his works.

[GNTLGNT]

This story to me, harkened back to earlier King classics-but without re-treading anything...there was just a familiar feel to the read, and I rejoiced in it...

[Doc Wilson]

I enjoyed immensely as well. I think its one of his best, and shows he still has what it takes.