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Under the Dome
Not usually being a fan of Stephen King, I found myself wanting to give this one a try. I couldn't have enjoyed it more.
"Under The Dome" contains a very ... READ MORE
Another great Stephen King book
I just thought I'd point out that although this shares a similar premise with "The Simpson's Movie" it is a totally different beast... there's no Spider-Pi... READ MORE
Love it!
As a doting fan I could not wait for this release and I just loved the book. It is reminiscent of some of his earlier novels. I cannot fault it.
Under the Dome
Not usually being a fan of Stephen King, I found myself wanting to give this one a try. I couldn't have enjoyed it more.
"Under The Dome" contains a very ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Celebrated storyteller Stephen King returns to his roots in this tour de force featuring more than 100 characters - some heroic, some diabolical - and a supernatural element as baffling and chilling as any he's ever conjured. On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester's Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener's hand is severed as 'the dome' comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. Dale Barbara, Iraq vet, teams up with a few intrepid citizens against the town's corrupt politician. But time, under the dome, is running out...UNDER THE DOME is King at his epic best and will capture a brand new readership as well as thrilling his existing fans.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- ISBN: 9780340992562
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 240 x 161 x 58 mm
- Weight: 1300g
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By far the most impressive book I have read to date with regards to scale and cast- unbelievably you live the lives of 40 plus characters all which have th... READ MORE
A good King book with plenty to offer
A pretty good read with great pace.
It is amazing that the book covers just over a week. As you might know the premise, or have started watching the minis... READ MORE
I liked it
A small town, Chester's Mill is going about its everyday business when a massive dome encases and surrounds the whole town. When everyone realizes what has... READ MORE
Far too long
Every aspect of Stephen King fleshed out into almost 900 pages.
A typical Maine town is inexplicably sealed off by a dome, trapping the residents inside. ... READ MORE
Back to his old self
I have to say the words 'page turner' do not do this book justice. It truly is a magnificent read and very characteristic of King's other great reads.
I l... READ MORE
STEPHEN KING AT HIS VERY BEST
This is classic Stephen King, a brilliant idea, you found yourself despairing with the main characters at their predicament.
The bad guys were brilliantly... READ MORE
First class writing!
This book is a must for all Stephen King fans. The story pulls you in from the very first page and the style it's written in means that unlike some other b... READ MORE
Superb
When I picked up this book my first thought was
this is one big book!
Having enjoyed previous offerings by Mr King
I started reading...and rarely put it do... READ MORE
A very BIG book with a lot going on!
One day, out of the blue, a clear, unbreakable dome appears over a small town in America. Nobody can get in, nobody can get out. While the outside world tr... READ MORE
Genius
This was the first book I have read by Stephen King. My dad had reccomended him, and he just happened to have this one at home, so I had to pick it up!
The... READ MORE
Great!!
Slow at first, takes a while to get into it, but once you do you'll see that it is a Great Book!
A return to form from the horror master
On a bright Autumnal morning in Chester's Mill, the towns people tend to their daily responsibilities when an invisible, impenetrable barrier suddenly sepa... READ MORE
If You've Watched The Show Clear Your Mind.
After watching the first couple of episodes of the television series I decided to borrow my mother’s copy of the book. As always when books are turned into... READ MORE
Exemplifies the phrase 'A Page Turner'
Very easy to read, great story that investigates human nature alongside a very descriptive insight into being cut off from the rest of the world. Great ran... READ MORE
Under the Dome
Sorry Mr King but this is not one of your best books
I read it then took it straight to a charity shop for recycling.
It was not good enough for my persona... READ MORE
Good book
I don't know how anyone can say this is a slow book to start as it starts off with a darned plane crash!
From the moment I picked up this book til when I p... READ MORE
Excellent
Under the Dome is a book Stephen King worked on for 25 years. It shows from the start. The storyline was great and exciting. The characters both good and b... READ MORE
Can you handle it!
I'll start off by saying that if you don't like huge novels then this may not be your cup of tea. Personally I was never sure I could finish this at fisrt ... READ MORE
not bad
lets start of by just saying this is not an awful book by any means but i just did not get a real urge to read it. from the moment i started reading there ... READ MORE
So so so long but really good.
This is my first Stephen King and I was not disappointed. I listened to this on audio and I think that was perfect because it's like watching a series or a... READ MORE