==== We follow Edgar Freemantle who initially comes across as an unlikable character. This it turns out is due in part to a car accident he earlier had and also a shift in his personality. He loses an arm in the accident and this causes further angry outbursts. His wife leaves him before he hurts her and this only adds to his ugly characterisation. He ups sticks and moves to Florida, A place called Duma Key. Once here he begins to sketch and paint with some odd results.
The fear that his sketches begin to generate builds slowly and is well laid out. His drawings uncover some startling truths and horrible revelations from the past. The old lady is not as kindly as she first appears, what has happened to the twin sisters? And who will finally snap and take action against his 'Art'.
This is a decent book but not in the league of 'cell' or James Herberts 'Secret of Crickley Hall' but it is a god read. The writing is excellent and there are a few surprises along the way. The slow build to the shattering conclusion is of course well done. He really manages to put a creeping horror onto the page. Although the book ends quickly this is no bad thing. Recommended to read at least the once.
Summary: a slow starter but that build up adds to the suspension later on.
Advantages: Fantastic story, chilling, wonderfully woven characters, extremely realistic Disadvantages: Only available in pricy hardback edition at time of writing
OddGodHMK 25.03.2008 (25.03.2008)
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Review of Duma Key - Stephen King
Advantages: Fantastic story, chilling, wonderfully woven characters, extremely realistic Disadvantages: Only available in pricy hardback edition at time of writing
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Review of Duma Key - Stephen King
Advantages: A psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages. Disadvantages: More narrative/less action than in previous Stephen King books.
Advantages: Story hooks you in after a while, vivid writing style Disadvantages: Hard to get into at first, initially unnatural overabundance of main character's thoughts
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