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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
This book had all the elements of an SK book that I love, but for some reason I just couldn't get invested.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Duma Key has a fascinating premise that hooks the reader in and yet a long-winded journey (classic King, really) that doesn't ultimately feel like it's paid off. The first half was solid and I was really invested in the characters but the outcome and pacing just really fell flat after that. It's not a particularly horror-filled book which I don't necessarily mind as a change of scenery from King's other works but the last 100 pages or so attempt to cram some horror in all the same. I found this jarring and not particularly in line with the rest of the story so just wished for a better conclusion in that respect! Decent read but such a chunk of a book it doesn't feel worth the wrap-up.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: if you claim King’s best books are from the ‘70s and ‘80s, I think you’re wrong. King is a master of character, and his work in *Duma Key* is no exception. There are a few of the old King-isms to contend with, but here is a fine story of recovery after a traumatic injury, and of the powers of artistic creativity. Oh, and some delightfully creepy moments as well; it wouldn’t feel like a King book otherwise.
Hmmm, the first half was very good, but then it got a bit ridiculous.
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Stephen King is incredible at the slow burn build up in his books and Duma Key was no exception. This book was dark, fun, unique, and kept me wanting to read more. I couldn’t put this book down. I enjoyed this book taking place in a nontraditional location for King and thought he did an excellent job world building this story.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes