Ive never had any real interest in stephen king but after reading under the dome ive become a huge fan. As king stated on his official site, these two unfinished. Under the dome, by stephen king the globe and mail. Stephen king first had the idea for this novel in 1976, began it, abandoned it, and did not return to it until 2007, when he finally felt confident of tackling the technical problems that his. Stephen king s newest novel is, at 1,066 pages, his longest in more than a decadenot as big as monsters like it and the stand, but with a cast of hundreds and an epic scale. Under the dome is now available in paperback as two volumes, under the dome part i and under the dome part ii. Apr 03, 2009 its been incubating for 25 years but stephen king is finally ready to show the world the 1,000plus page epic he first attempted writing in the 1980s. Under the dome by stephen king theres a reason why stephen king is one of the best selling writers in the world ever. According to an authors note, king took a first crack at under the dome in 1976, but gave it up after two weeks work that amounted to about 75 pages. Under the dome is a rewrite of a novel king attempted writing twice in the late 1970s and early 1980s, under the titles the cannibals and under the dome. Click here for the high resolution under the dome jacket artwork. Stephen king s novel under the dome tells the story of a dystopian society following the appearance of a mysterious dome.
One ordinary day, a mysterious invisible barrier appears right on the border. I loved it and doubted whether i would enjoy another book quite so much throughout that year i actually did, but sleeping beauties is still ranked in my top 3 books of last year. Spignesis 1998 book the lost work of stephen king, the cannibals originally titled under the dome is an unpublished unfinished 450page handwritten novel written in 1982, while king was filming creepshow. The new york times describes it as a relentless tidal pull and stephen king has done it time and time again with stories like the shawshank redemption, misery, the green mile and the stand.
Under the dome, hardcover by king, stephen, isbn 1439148503, isbn 9781439148501, brand new, free shipping in the us after an invisible force field seals off chesters mill, maine, from the rest of the world, it is up to dale barbara, an iraq veteran, and a select group of citizens to save the town, if they can get past big jim rennie, a murderous politician, and his son, who hides a horrible secret in his dark. He also asks readers to understand they have to be made. Cain agreed to be interviewed by a student reporter who. Under the dome i still cant believe it, but stephen king signed my copy of under the dome a little over an hour ago. Bestselling author stephen king talks about under the dome. He knows how to write stories that suck you in and are impossible to put down. Of his long novels not including the dark tower it is the ultimate one, i really loved the characters in that book. Set in and around a small maine town, it tells an intricate, multicharacter and pointofview story of how the towns inhabitants contend with the calamity of being. The secondary themes were surprisingly overtly political, though hazy enough to satisfy anyones politics. The first part of under the dome wasnt fantastic, but wasnt terrible, whereas i found myself flying through this part. Under the dome novel, a 2009 novel by stephen king. I read under the dome a while back and i absolutely loved it.
Under the dome is a science fiction novel by american writer stephen king, published in november 2009. The stand was his version of lord of the rings and it was already plenty long in 1990 when he added 329 pages to make it his longest book ever, clocking in at 1,153 pa. This book won awards for mysterythriller in 2009, british fantasy award nominee for best novel in 2010, locus award nominee for. Under the dome by stephen king was published in 10th november 2009, english. Jun 30, 2014 executive producer and author stephen king returns as a writer on the season 2 premiere of under the dome. On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in chesters mill, maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. If you cant laugh when things go badlaugh and put on a little carnivalthen youre either dead or wishing you were. Under the dome by stephen king 2009, hardcover ebay. Under the dome film, a 2015 chinese documentary film. Under the dome novel, a 2009 novel by stephen king under the dome tv series, a 202015 television series adaptation under the dome film, a 2015 chinese documentary film disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. With over pages, under the dome is a story with tons of characters, a lot happening and plotlines to entertain a reader for days. I struggle to think of a book that ive read that wasnt more painful and tortuous than under the dome.
Next was king breaking my heart by describing the death of a character i loved. Under the dome hmmm, this conversation reminds me, ive got a signed advanced readers copy of bag of bones i should try to get some cash for. Whats really impressive is that for all its brainbashing size, under the dome goes by in a flash. Under the dome is now available in paperback as two volumes,under the dome part i and under the dome part ii. It is a partial rewrite of a novel king attempted to write twice in the late 1970s and early 1980s, under the titles the cannibals and under the dome. Busy reading a few of his other books including a collection of his short stories. Under the dome sounds like it couldnt possibly stretch to over pages its a bunch of people stuck in a small area and it sounds like the problems they face could become pretty repetitive, but king finds ways to make each persons story unique. It held my interest until the very end, and i was really sad when i finished it. This book was signed in person at one of the official book signing events for the under the dome book tour. It follows the collapse into totalitarianism and anarchy of the fictional town of chesters mill, maine, after an impenetrable dome appears from nowhere, separating the town almost completely from the outside world.
Dont miss the season 2 premiere of under the dome on monday june 30th at 109c only on cbs. Dec 24, 2009 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Under the dome is another of his many books i have come to love. Next was king breaking my heart by describing the death of a. A long time fan of stephen king, i was looking forward to getting stuck into another king epic. No bookplates attached or indication of any removed. Under the dome is a bestselling science fiction novel by stephen king. Under the dome book stephen king series tv panic world death epic 1,074 pages it sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart. It has been adapted into a tv series of the same name. This is the kind of book that makes me understand how stephen king keeps publishing books and having them become instant best sellers. Stephen king s startling novel under the dome is a near fine, first editionfirst printing in near fine priced 35.
Day to day life in chesters mill is halted by the appearance of a mysterious. Someone else commented that they couldnt think of another way for the story to end. Nov 15, 2009 stephen king s publishers claim that under the dome took 25 years to write. Oct 28, 2009 learn more about under the dome at stephen king discusses the inspiration and writing process for his mesmerizing new novel. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy.
Under the dome is a 2009 scifi novel by stephen king. Stephen king comments on under the dome, the series. In september of 2008, king mentioned in a selfinterview that the manuscript for dome is over 1500 pages. For those of you out there in constant reader land who are feeling miffed because the tv version of under the dome varies considerably from the book version, heres a little story. Only kings brilliance lasted for over a thousand pages 48 pages on my nook, and king never let up. With so many people loving it and the fact that its a cbs miniseries, i figured id share my opinions on this super huge book by stephen king. The military and the media are stationed around the domes. The seneca exploded over route 119 and rained fire on the countryside. You will enjoy it, especially if you were hooked after only 2 pages. Ukrainian book under the dome stephen king by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But under the dome is in a small group of king stories that go far beyond merely being entertaining fiction. If you have read a stephen king novel exceeding 500 pages, you probably dont need to read under the dome. His recent work includes drunken fireworks, finders keepers, revival, mr.
Stephen kings newest novel is, at 1,066 pages, his longest in more than a decadenot as big as monsters like it and the stand, but with a cast of hundreds and an epic scale. Under the dome band, an ambient music band from scotland. Under the dome book by stephen king official publisher. On an entirely normal beautiful day in chesters mill maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Stephen king under the dome signed first edition, finefine.
Under the dome is the story of a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. Its been incubating for 25 years but stephen king is finally ready to show the world the 1,000plus page epic he first attempted writing in the 1980s. I wonder if well still be having fun next sunday, barbie says. Stephen king completes epic novel after 25 years books. Nov, 2009 under the dome by stephen king m john harrison enjoys the latest blockbuster of smalltown america m john harrison. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
For me, stephen king has the ability to make even a 1074 page book into a fast, addictive, pageturner, and under the dome was no exception i read it for the first time over a weekend yep, in two days. Neither can i, but this is exactly why we depend on stephen king to supply a satisfactory ending to an otherwise gripping drama. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Under the dome is stephen kings tourdeforce new novel about a maine town suddenly cut off by an invisible, impenetrable dome. The towns inhabitants must deal with surviving the postapocalyptic conditions while searching for answers about the dome, where it came from and if and when it will go away. Bill hodges the dark tower the shining the talisman. Boy howdy, under the dome by stephen king sure was something. The first book i read in 2019 was sleeping beauties by stephen king and owen king.
Near the end of his life, and long after his greatest novels were written, james m. Oct 31, 2009 under the dome is one of stephen kings longest novels at 336,114 words, it is roughly a quarter the length of proust and one of his more typical. It has been a full twenty four hours since completing this read and my heart still hurts. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Under the dome book stephen king series tv panic world. Reading stephen kings under the dome was like watching jordan work his magic that night. When i picked it up from the library and realized how heavy it was, i have to say i was intimidated with the idea of getting through it this month. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.
Stephen king under the dome 1st edition hardcover scribner 2009. Click here for the under the dome flash widget and countdown timer. Under the dome tv series, a 202015 television series adaptation. Under the dome takes place in the fictional town of chesters mill. I met him once in colorado springs on the insomnia tour, but it was very brief.
Under the dome opens with a signature stephen king moment. In 1981, while on location shooting creepshow, king took another stab at the story. It is the 58th book published by stephen king and it was his 48th novel. Under the dome is a science fiction novel by stephen king, published in november 2009. The king buddy reads book for march was under the dome. Ive been reading stephen king for 35 years nowi read his first 3 novels in collegeand ive always been impressed by his work. The book is almost 1,100 pages long, but theres not a wasted word in it. Jul 22, 20 under the dome by stephen king chesters mill is a small secluded town in maine, bordered by countryside. In 1976 or 1977, king wrote the opening chapter of a book called under the dome, and later lost the pages. And that is the mark of a great work of art, isnt it.
Under the dome 330 pages in myself and am liking it about as much as the stand right now. Stephen king addresses the changes that have been made to his under the dome book in bringing it to the small screen. Under the dome by stephen king first edition in dust jacket2009. Nov, 2009 stephen king is one of the greatest storytellers of our time, and his terrifying and masterful new novel is more proof. Under the dome by stephen king the critiquing chemist. In kings 1,074page under the dome, a transparent dome suddenly descends on a maine town, trapping the people inside and allowing the local thugs, elected and otherwise, to rule according to nothing more than their lust for power. At the same instant, a plane crashes into the dome above him. Mercedes winner of the 2015 edgar award, doctor sleep, and under the dome, now a major tv miniseries on cbs.