A review by saucemallow
Duma Key by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

I had to take points off for Stephen King’s random pervertedness.  It happens once for one sentence in every one of his books, I’m not sure why.
Other than that, this is a beautifully terrifying book.  Other horror books that I have read seem subpar in comparison.  The author includes all the right touches of human life and in turn it highlights how frightening and out of order that things can turn out.  In fact, it is written into such a deep corner of emotion in one’s mind that I were to mention any specifics, I think it would give away some of the best parts.