This story was great, one of his best. I would love to see this in a movie. As long as they stay with the story and not make major changes.
Posted By: Triciaxann - 12/25/2008 - 10:41 PM EST
I think this is one of the most brilliant books I have ever read. I am an avid reader of Stephen King books and there is just something about this book that I can't put my finger on but can't get enough of it. I read it during my college classes and just can't put it down. Bravo Mr. King.
Posted By: 2rooper - 12/22/2008 - 2:44 PM EST
By far one of the best books I have ever read, I agree with the other sentiment noted here, this needs to be a movie. And it needs to be completely uncompromised as the detail noted in the book would simply not due in film form unless it had it ALL. Fantastic work again Mr. King.
Posted By: Dbarth. - 12/18/2008 - 11:45 AM EST
Dear Mr. King, and every avid reader of Mr. King's works, I do believe, that having read numerous books, coming across this book was an absolute thrill ride. Every page made anticipation greater. I couldn't put it down. Every day, I read about 30 or 35 pages, I'm still in high school, and every time I had to put it away due to an assignment being handed out, I would rush through just to get back to the adventure. when I got to the end, I was stunned. I wanted more, but sadly, there was none. I strongly urge you, Mr. King, to direct this movie. Don't make it a miniseries. A lot of people would be dissapointed. You must make this into an actual two in a half hour long movie. Don't let anyone else direct it. This is absolutely amazing. Without a doubt, Duma Key is the greatest book I have read from you Mr. King. Thanks so much for yet another invigorating tale. Sincerely, dbarth.
Posted By: Anonymous - 12/08/2008 - 12:35 PM EST
I want to know who wrote the poem that says "Speak memory, that I may not forget the taste of roses nor the sound of ashes in the wind. That I may once more taste the green cup of the sea."
Posted By: Joylyn33020 - 12/07/2008 - 9:06 AM EST
different essence to this one, I thought. Took me by surprise.
Posted By: Joylyn33020 - 12/06/2008 - 9:37 AM EST
Spectacular work, Mr. King. I was gripped throught the entire book. I appreciated a sort of abstract story telling style to this one. More deep seeded horror as compared to the relative slap stick shockers of the usual write. I have been reading you since I was Seven or eight and enjoy other writers, but you, sir, are the KING!
Posted By: Klevell83 - 12/01/2008 - 10:33 PM EST
Although I have been an avid reader most of my 43 years, this is the first book I have ever read that I could not bear to put down, so I immediately started rereading it -- more slowly this time to savor every word of it.
Posted By: Kaitlin - 12/01/2008 - 1:44 PM EST
Stephen King, this is the first time i've read one of your books. My friend lent me this amazing book for a big school project in my english class. I am currently writing an essay on this novel. I've got to say for the first time reading your work it was breath taking! You've inspired me to read more of your books. I can't wait to start reading! Thanks alot.
Posted By: Kristiana - 11/29/2008 - 11:26 PM EST
I think this is the best novel written by Stephen King so far. I guess why I thought that is because me and EFree's got the same attitude. :]]
Posted By: Terry - 11/29/2008 - 5:09 PM EST
Reads like the "old" Stephen King. Could hardly put it down.Deep characters,suspense, fright, a "busy" book. I read it last winter and was happy to be snowed in for a few days! Excellent!!!!
Posted By: Anonymous - 11/25/2008 - 4:51 PM EST
Your best work since Bag of Bones. Couldn't put it down. Thank you for a few days of getting utterly lost in Duma Key.
Posted By: George - 11/24/2008 - 10:04 AM EST
Mr. King, I really enjoyed this book, it felt like your where writing from the 1990s. It brought back memories of your older books in the sense that you built strong characters and a history of them that makes your books some of the best ones I have ever read. Is there a chance you would ever visit Castle Rock again? New generation grown up there, it would be nice to see what's been going on there. Thanks.
Posted By: TNT - 11/13/2008 - 8:14 PM EST
I'm looking forward to read it! This book didn't reach my country yet, because I live in Uruguay, but I'll definitely buy it when I see it. Thanks, Stephen for your incredible work, I'm a writer myself and you're a true inspiration for me. Thank you for your twisted mind!
I read Duma Key and Bag of Bones back to back and just finished Bones. I normally don't read two so close together, but when I finished Duma I didn't want to be without a King book in my hand. They are addicting. Awesome story and I loved every second of it.
Posted By: Tessasorensen - 11/06/2008 - 7:18 PM EST
I absolutely loved this story. It was really great.
Posted By: Zak - 11/05/2008 - 5:51 AM EST
Read Duma Key a while ago, bought on a ferry to France, best investment ever, finished it in 3 days!
Posted By: Diane - 10/31/2008 - 6:51 PM EST
just finished reading and it was classic king. seems like there is another story waiting to get out. what about the other sisters(marie and hannah) all must have affected them in a not so pleasing way?
Posted By: Ang - 10/31/2008 - 2:41 PM EST
I have just finished the book Duma Key. This is the first book I have ever read by Stephen King and I can say that I am very impressed!!!! I will continue to read more of his novels. I have become a fan!
Posted By: El Grogg - 10/31/2008 - 11:21 AM EST
i finished duma key this morning, tearing through the last 200 pages in one sitting. i have found everything i've ever read by king unputdownable but this one was special. a haunted character piece much reminiscent of bag of bones it is the king novel i've been waiting for for ten years. approaching the final scene at heron's roost i was worried that stephen would be unable to pull it off and deliver an ending worthy of the rest of the novel, however, i needn't have worried. king is more than just a horror writer and i found the horror elements of the book arbitary in comparison to the characters and the emotion of the book. cell disappointed me as i saw it as merely a watered down version of the stand with a less than satisfactory ending. duma key on the other hand delivers in spades. bravo to the great taleslinger of our times. more of this please stephen
Posted By: Koontz - 10/30/2008 - 4:56 PM EST
I just put the book down after reading the whole of it in less than 2 days... given the fact that I suffer from a major reading-impelement, I would say that the book was amazing (to say the least...)! Just thinking about reading it at night time, gives me the creeps, but the book is breathtaking, smart and very intense, as it should be! I loved every page and looking forward for your next blast. Thanx for the experience. Me.
Posted By: Maryna - 10/29/2008 - 11:22 PM EST
Wow, I want to read this book. My mom probably won't let me because it may have "adult content". Although I love your books, I have only read one "The Girl Who Loves Tom Gordon" because of my mom. But she said I could read "Cell" and I will start on that ASAP!!!!! Maryna
Posted By: Jonno - 10/27/2008 - 6:24 PM EST
My only complaints with this novel are that when I finished it I was left with the empty feeling ( again ) that yet again I had read all the books by this author and would have to wait for the next one! I really am going to have to find another author for my "fix"!
Posted By: Dawn - 10/27/2008 - 6:22 PM EST
Just finished reading, and book was fantastic. Good Job!! I am a big fan and I was not let down on this one.
Posted By: Keebee - 10/26/2008 - 5:54 AM EST
Great books, but you need to maek a cell movie
Posted By: Connor O'R - 10/24/2008 - 7:12 PM EST
I've recently discovered Stephen King books and his captivating style of writing. I have previously read Cell and found that I couldn't put it down! Duma Key has that same quality so i'm presuming its King's style. The story in Duma Key is one which blends the reality of an accident such as Edgars, with the ethereal psychic qualities which some people associate with this kind of accident. Wireman is absolute genious, with his quotes. I also love the way King encourages you to feel a great degree of apathy for Edgar Freemantle. As I said i've only started to read this book, i'm on page 150 and i'm loving every page! Well Done Stephen!! Regards, Connor
Posted By: King Jacob - 10/23/2008 - 7:28 PM EST
I loved this novel. I just finished it today. The friendship between Edgar and Wireman was truly inspiring. What happened to Ilse broke my heart, but that made the novel all the more effective and moving. Thank you for writing Duma Key. You totally kicked some mondo fictional booty with this one!
Posted By: Ollydoodle - 10/23/2008 - 1:32 AM EST
As far as I'm concerned, this is undoubtably Stephen Kings best work since The Green Mile. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. A must read for all Stephen King fans.
Posted By: Mike - 10/21/2008 - 2:30 PM EST
I think, that this book, though being almost 800 pages long, is indeed a must-read. The reason for the great recommendation is that I managed to get to chapter 12 in a blast due to its interisting topics.
Posted By: Coda Boda - 10/21/2008 - 11:33 AM EST
SWEET!! Iove it
Posted By: Pat - 10/20/2008 - 9:47 PM EST
I'm a Stephen King fan for six years now and believe he is foremost in the field of Paperback Suspense Novels. He has an incredible popular following and I believe his characters ring true in the American Gothic Tradition. His stories about Maine and his family life; writing; and setting up the perfect computer story have captured my imagination as an up-and-coming freelance writer. I hope to be able to blog some ideas from his followers and will continue to read such novels as "Duma Key", which judging from the Cover; appears to be very timely. Sincerely, Pattie.
Posted By: Okracoke - 10/20/2008 - 6:49 PM EST
I have been a die-hard and 'constant' reader for more decades than I care to mention. I LOVED Duma Key and its return to the kinda' King I love best. I liked the original short story but just adored the fully fleshed out novel. More like this, Mr. King !! Oh - by the way - if you happen to run into a certain Mr. Joe Hill - please tell him I loved Heart Shaped Box too - for simaliar reasons as Duma Key. A good ol' ghost story.... can't beat them ! Regards from Nova Scotia.
Posted By: Adam Walter - 10/18/2008 - 9:48 AM EST
totally entertaining with a plot that never lets up until the end of the last page. King just gets better and better with ever book he writes
Posted By: Zuma - 10/14/2008 - 9:09 PM EST
I enjoyed this book throughly. I like the theory of paintings and the witchery. Kept me turning the pages. Looking forward to more work.
Posted By: Moi - 10/14/2008 - 6:03 PM EST
This book made me sleep with the lights on and reminded me of when I read "It" in 7th grade and nearly lost my mind. You really are an amazing writer and I'm so glad I picked up this book. I believe it's one of your best ever!
Posted By: Gammy - 10/13/2008 - 1:42 PM EST
I just finished reading Duma Key and I loved it. I live in Fl. just south of Nokomis. I live in a town called North Port and the rest of my family lives in Nokomis. The book was wonderful, it was great to read about a few places that really exist in the local area. Keep writing those books and I will keep reading them!
Posted By: Cheri - 10/13/2008 - 4:35 AM EST
Can't wait...
Posted By: Karen - 10/11/2008 - 9:44 PM EST
just finished Duma Key!! once again an amazing book from an amazing man!!! thank you!!!
Posted By: Dale Andretti - 10/06/2008 - 11:19 PM EST
Brilliant writing. Beautifully crafted. Makes my best stuff look like mindless ranting. haha I really like the way that all through the narrative of Edgar's 'first' life, I realize that the descriptions are perfectly in line with his description of his experiences with memory loss.
Old lady living on pacific ocean drama, sand, waves, always changing pirate ships going by,everchanging, sand and rocks moving constantly. S.K. kept my brains alive. I look for the ship and can see it. Wireman, hard to find friend. you stephen have been there with your stories when I need something in my life to recharge me. I too had a bad accident in my truck in 1998, I prayed for you. I am 74 yrs, father born in Mt. Chase, Maine.He ,John Sibley, was born in 1886, Delores Clairborne talked like my father, you took me there, keep writing,,you give me something to look forward to. Life here in Yachats, Oregon is pretty slow, but I am tied to the Ocean and you. Are prints being made of the Duma Key Ship to purchase? Artwork was outstanding. I love nothing better than reading one of your books while there is a storm outside and the winds and waves are crashing. My son can't believe I am so brave. But your words hold me in a tight grip and when I come to the end,,,I want more words. Thank you for being you, keep writing at least til I die!! Nina
Posted By: Good Heritage - 09/24/2008 - 4:13 PM EST
Wow! This is not like anything he's wrote before. It is a great story and I love it so much. I've told so many people about this book, and I've saw a couple people reading it already.
Posted By: Anonymous - 09/24/2008 - 6:48 AM EST
Magic...pure magic
Posted By: Jules - 09/23/2008 - 7:21 PM EST
Oh my. I love reading and have found such delight in The Stand, Misery, and early works of Stephen King. I loved the Shining as well. But I have to say, Duma Key has kept me absolutuly enthralled since I picked it up. I have not yet finished it and I want to finish but at the same time wish it would just continue forever!! Thank you Stephen King.
Posted By: Staschuk - 09/23/2008 - 10:54 AM EST
Absolutely brilliant. Its such a haunting character piece with a totally tragic and horrific, yet beautiful storyline. This is exploration of the dynamic protagonist at its best. 100% compelling and a definate 'cant put down' thriller. I LOVED it. Duma Key pulled me in and didnt let go even after I turned the last page. I feel about this book the way Edgar Freemantle's audience expresses their feelings about his paintings....and I wish those paintings were real and I wish Duma Key were real; That, is just how much I loved this piece of writing.
Posted By: Nathaniel - 09/18/2008 - 4:38 PM EST
I love this book. My favorite King book was Misery but now its Duma Key. Way to go Mr. King!
Posted By: Ron - 09/17/2008 - 11:44 PM EST
Just went through the "Duma Key experience". As we said in the 60's and still say, "what a trip!" - Stephen, every time I read one of your novels, it seems it is your BEST. That is, until I read the next one. THANKS for sharing your brilliance, passion, and your heart and soul with all of us, your dedicated readers. NEVER stop writing.
Posted By: Michelle - 09/17/2008 - 2:44 PM EST
Like the elusive familiarity of a dream, this was the Stephen King I've 'known' since I was in junior high. Like Thanksgiving, it provided many feasts of my favorite things. Thank you.
Posted By: Pep - 09/13/2008 - 4:51 PM EST
I just finished the DUMA KEY. I was happy to have found any avenue to write my feelings for Stephen latest novel. I couldn't wait to let someone, anyone, HELL everyone I know what a great book it is. From the first it's like no other King book. It takes you by the hand and leads you along the rebuilding of Edgar. A very nice piece of work. Then we watch and see into his love of painting, his strengthening, and his revelation. Then Stephen grabs you by the imagination, and you'll see how far down the rabbit hole you're willing to let him take you. Wonderfully Stephen King.
Posted By: Renee - 09/09/2008 - 1:34 PM EST
This is one of the best novels ever. I don't know if you (Stephen King) read these, but if you do I just want to say, "Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. You make my world a more colorful place."
Posted By: Sharon - 09/07/2008 - 3:21 PM EST
I just finished the book about 30 minutes ago, I can t say it was the best , all Stephen King books are the best, I buy them because I am never dissapointed . I can honestly say that the story grabbed me, kept me, and is still lingering with me. I laughed out loud - Edgar's early attempts at speech were a hoot, I cried at the end , a first for me , and hopefully not a last . Gots to go , Lisey s Story is calling to me .
Posted By: BrinaBaby - 09/04/2008 - 2:10 PM EST
This is one of the best Stephen King novels I've read, and I have read them all. I love that this one is set outside of Maine and that the story seems to build in intensity. The character seems much younger than his years and his friend Wireman seems to be the perfect compliment to him. Elizabeth's story is amazing and how all these characters come together to tell a powerful and scary story is true Stephen King. Thank you for once again blowing my mind!
Posted By: Cindy - 09/01/2008 - 11:32 PM EST
I'd like to know how he happened to choose Persephone as the villainess. Nothing about her even remotely resembles the actual Persephone of the Greek mythology, so I'm wondering what the connection is. Steve, if you're reading this, care to enlighten me?
Posted By: Regina - 08/30/2008 - 12:12 PM EST
I am about 100 pages from being done with this absolutely fabulous novel. Besides the Dark Tower series, this is my favorite. This book is fabulous on a different level to me. I don't know exactly why. I can't wait to finish the story...
Posted By: Sherry - 08/27/2008 - 8:57 PM EST
Great book !!!! The only problem I had with this book was that it ended to quickly for me. I found myself anxious to get home to read it......but at the same time afraid to read the last chapter ! A wonderful well written nightmare !!
Posted By: Just A Fan - 08/27/2008 - 8:50 PM EST
I started and finished Duma Key in about 3 and a half days while lounging on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico with my wife on vacation. (Which made getting wrapped up in this book even easier). This has been my favorite book by SK so far and is a must read! So much detail!
Posted By: Hpr7 - 08/24/2008 - 6:43 AM EST
I loved it. The story is fantastic Stephen king is the best!
Posted By: SuAnn - 08/23/2008 - 10:37 PM EST
Ron Howard hurry and buy the movie rights to this book, absolutely fab, with wonderful characters. Well done Mr. King.
Posted By: Josh - 08/23/2008 - 5:16 PM EST
Great book. It has helped me enhance my reading. This book would make a great movie!!!!!!!
Posted By: Angelique - 08/20/2008 - 1:00 PM EST
I truly enjoyed this book....I wasn't going to read it because I was so disappointed with the ending of The Cell", but I'm glad I did. One thing I'd like to know though, and maybe Mr. King can make one of those "pre-history" novels....What's the story with Perse? Where did she originate from? Where did it all start? Why the "Persephone"? Do Tell :)
Posted By: Sam B - 08/20/2008 - 10:08 AM EST
This is the best book I have read to this date! Awesome!
Posted By: Andrew - 08/20/2008 - 3:07 AM EST
I loved it. The story isn't really anything new but the writing, especially the dialogue, is fantastic. Merci beacoup.
Posted By: Doc - 08/17/2008 - 8:36 PM EST
King knows how to deliver a good story, and Duma Key is no different. I love the characters and the picture King paints, (alot like Edgar Freemantle in the book) is one I won't soon forget. I loved Jerome Wireman. Incredible writing.
Posted By: Anonymous - 08/16/2008 - 3:54 PM EST
Am I the only one who is wondering if EF's remaining art work (held at the Scoto Gallery) was ever shipped out to the buyers? I have to assume that once Perse was "drowned", the paintings were safe...but with SK, I wouldn't want to assume anything! What if I accidently bought one (shudder)?
Posted By: Sjors - 08/16/2008 - 6:01 AM EST
Dear mr. King, After reading 'the Mist' I decided to read 'Duma' Every day I read it in the train to my work(Hoorn, Netherlands to Amsterdam) and I've to tell ya: 'This book is one of the best books I ever read' and what I loved about 'the Mist', is that you maked a movie about it(not to speak about the difference how it ends in your book and the cruel end in the movie) Now what I realy hope is that you ever decide to make a movie about this Book, I think I love to see it in the theaters. kind regards, Sjors, Hoorn(Netherlands)
Posted By: JoeV - 08/14/2008 - 9:18 AM EST
the book rocks. i live in sarasota. so kudos to SK for the nod. my thoughts might "niggle" some, but i am sure some have also caught this: Lunar phases are drastically altered in the span of three days. At the Ritz Carlton, Full moon. The next night at "Big Pink: we see a quarter moon rising above the ship. And then the next night at south Duma beach we find the moon rising at three quarters. Hmmm. Of course with the powers of SK all things are possible, yet can we dare call "shennanigans"? i wonder if Mr Verrill missed this one? just a thought. 19 y'all!
Posted By: Anonymous - 08/13/2008 - 1:47 PM EST
Bad luck for Czech republic because we havent got this book there. I want read it because it looks great. I love Kings books. ;)
Posted By: Jana - 08/12/2008 - 1:54 AM EST
I just finished Duma Key and as always, saddened a bit because the adventure with new friends is over but what a great adventure it was!! I've lived in New Hampshire all my life except for the two years I lived in Nokomis!! I used to ride down Casey Key all the time, looking at these grand homes with envy. I even remember the gate at the end for the REALLY private homes. That is where I pictured Duma. Thank you so much for allowing me into your minds eye and heart. The point I got was that there are no guarantees for tomorrow, all we have is this 24 hrs- and thats okay
Posted By: Nea - 08/11/2008 - 1:52 AM EST
Mr. Stephen you are great! Your imagination is incredible and I admire you greatelly!
Posted By: Heather - 08/11/2008 - 12:38 AM EST
I just finished this book a few weeks ago. After watching the commercial I thought that it would be a good book. Instead it was GREAT! I loved it, can't wait to read the next one!
Posted By: Mary Susan - 08/10/2008 - 10:02 PM EST
Just finished "Duma Key". What a beautiful story. As always, when I read a Stephen King novel I feel like I've made a new friend. Thank you.
Posted By: Matty - 08/08/2008 - 9:15 AM EST
Wait a moment i know that hodder are trying to make more money by releasing it in hardback. But it really does annoy me when they also release a paperback nealry a year later. Just release the paperback first, but at a higher price of say 10. because the hardback doesn't fit the rest of the paperback collection.
Posted By: Plus.. - 08/07/2008 - 11:57 AM EST
perfect!!!
Posted By: Hap - 08/05/2008 - 7:14 PM EST
Picked up Duma Key on 8/2/08 and cannot put it down.
Posted By: Elffle - 08/04/2008 - 12:44 PM EST
I just finished this one and I couldn't put it down. Stephen - you are a master at suspense. I had the heebie-jeebies the whole time I was reading it. I'm a little afraid to start drawing again.
Posted By: A.W. - 08/03/2008 - 9:19 PM EST
I have read many stephen king books and I am eager to read this one. I love what king has done for the genre of horror. He is truly a masterful storyteller.
Posted By: Pats Little Bea - 08/02/2008 - 5:12 PM EST
I just finished reading Duma Key and couldn't hardly put it down. It was a really good read and would make an excellent movie. I really got engrossed in it and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for the book
Posted By: Alberta Deacon - 07/31/2008 - 10:47 PM EST
I have read many Stephen King books, but this is his most brilliant.
Posted By: Small Island In Canada - 07/31/2008 - 8:31 PM EST
I just bought this one and am loving it I hope to finish soon as I cant seem to put it down,I work in the health care field and find the facts so close to home keep it up any idea if there will be a movie on this oneI think it would be awsome
Posted By: Ozge - 07/31/2008 - 7:45 PM EST
its so different and good winding key.. i readed turkish translation :)
Posted By: Diane - 07/31/2008 - 5:57 PM EST
***SPOILER WARNING***
I read some of the posts. I still don't know why Wireman had to die. Is there an answer to this question from Mr. King or is it all supposition by fans?
Posted By: Thebinkle - 07/30/2008 - 3:21 PM EST
This past April, I stood on the sands of the real Duma Key, and felt like I was hallucinating! I watched the pulsing red sun set against the impossible turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico. I collected many, many shells and when I got home to PA, put them around my copy of "Duma Key!" They "whisper" to me at night...
Posted By: Anonymous - 07/29/2008 - 9:05 AM EST
I see an opening for a sequel - a small air bubble in the canister, the pressure at 380 feet dents the canister and opens a seam. A fresh water stream entering by way of the fissure tosses it around for decades until the flashlight falls out and ... she's baaack.
Posted By: Island Princess - 07/27/2008 - 9:03 AM EST
Dear Stephen King! As always, I wonder how you do it. It is so special, starting (or even rereading) one of your books. There is surely some magic there, and of course, excellent craftmanship. What makes you so different from any of the other mainstream-/ bestseller writers is, among many other things, the absence of sloppiness. Pain is, that while enjoying "Duma Key" , I notice that there is a wee little 'incongruence' in "Duma Key", chapter 11, iii. That onearmed Edgar i able to pull Elizabeth's hair back with an elastic - well, perhaps, maybe. That he then "was holding his palms (!!) to the sides (!!) of (her) head..." - no, no. I have to say, that this the first ever "sloppiness" I have stumbled on in over 30 years of reading (nearly all) your novels, including non-fiction! Your constant reader from a small Danish Island Birgit
Posted By: Maru - 07/26/2008 - 2:21 PM EST
I can't wait to read it!!! It will be in Spanish soon?
Posted By: Rjt65 - 07/24/2008 - 5:22 PM EST
A great ghost story. Using true life events with some what if added in, SK weaves another spectacular tale for us.
Posted By: Kelly - 07/24/2008 - 3:33 PM EST
this book was awesome..i bought it b4 vacation and saved it...only bad thing? we were in a house on the gulf of mexico!!! talk about having a scare while reading! never went to the beach at night after i finished! Thank you one again for scaring the crap out of me! plzease keep it up
Posted By: Adam Walter - 07/23/2008 - 5:14 PM EST
Stephen King has always been a great writer and one of the best writers I have ever known and Duma Key is without a doubt one of the best books he has written. It keeps you thinking from page one all the way until the very last page, I kid you not.
Posted By: Just Jake - 07/22/2008 - 10:12 PM EST
Stephen King has written yet another amazing story, that is as believable as it is unbelievable. The cast of characters is his best since IT. Dr. Kamen, Edgar's wife Pam, even his daughter's french speaking boyfriend are so well done you feel like you are in the room with them. Elizabeth Eastlake is a charming and wise old woman, you can almost hear her voice. Wireman is one of the best characters King has conjured up. His compassion, and wit are intense, and you can almost here him every time he says "muchacho". Same for his trusty comrade Jack. The tender moments between Edgar and his doomed daughter are written with obvious love and feeling. The images of the ghost ship and its crew are a new vision of evil and fear. Mr. King's loving detail of Edgar Freemantle's pain, frustration, triumph, and pain again made me really feel for him, he is not perfect, but then again who is? The horror of drowning is also very well done, the hands pulling the doomed under water is a disturbing image. While the book is not a true horror story, there is just enough classic king to turn your head a couple times. I loved it! Wireman forever! This is one of those stories that really makes you stare straight ahead and think after the last page is turned. Suberb visions! Thanks again for a masterpiece!
