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Dreamcatcher

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Jeffrey DeMunn
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Publisher's summary

A dark and sweeping adventure, Dreamcatcher is set in the haunted city of Derry - the site of Stephen King's It and Insomnia. In it, four young boys stand together and do a brave, good thing, an act that changes them in ways that they hardly understand.

A quarter-century later, as grown men who have gone their separate ways, these friends come together once a year to hunt in the woods of Maine. This particular year, a stranger stumbles into their campsite, and before long, the friends are plunged into the most remarkable adventure of their lives. They wind up in a life and death struggle, their only hope for survival locked in their shared past... and in the dreamcatcher.

©2001 Stephen King, All Rights Reserved. (P)2001 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"May be the best alien invasion story since War of the Worlds." ( Booklist)
"A thriller that shows [King] remains a force in fiction." ( Internet Bookwatch)
" The X-Files comes to Maine." ( AudioFile)

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okay

What did you love best about Dreamcatcher?

It kept my interest all the way to the end so it was good enough for that. But the payoff...not my favorite.

Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen King? Why or why not?

oh yes, for sure.

What about Jeffrey DeMunn’s performance did you like?

steady narration. But the tone, something about the tone didn't fit the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

not really

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Not one of King's best

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I felt it needed to be a much shorter novel. The premise is interesting and the characterisations are excellent as far as they go. However, the story may suffer from having too many similar characters. There are no significant female characters for example, in contrast to his brilliant 'Salem's Lot' and 'It'. Stephen King is a brilliant descriptive writer and his use of language is, as always, spot on. However, with two hours left in the story I was getting bored and I gave up, I'm afraid. The narrative takes far too long to play out. Perhaps too much detail about past events told through flashback.

Would you ever listen to anything by Stephen King again?

Yes. I have enjoyed The Stand and Salem's Lot in audio before and he is the best writer alive in my opinion.

What does Jeffrey DeMunn bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I couldn't really say but he does an excellent job.

Could you see Dreamcatcher being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I think it probably will be if it hasn't already been attempted, but I'm not sure it would be a very good one. The pursuit that is central to the story is very drawn out.

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Masterful Narration of a very good story.

Jeffrey DeMunn does a great job at getting the accents and the personalities of these New Englanders just right. I found I could not put down my iPod and headphones. Stephen King again shows that he can stretch a believable premise (we can sometimes listen to each others thoughts) to a huge and engaging story (ALIENS can listen to all of our thought!)

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Loved everything about this story!!!

Still holding up as a fav! Performance was perfect, just close your eyes and open your mind, very enjoyable!!

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Another King Gem!

wonderfully read! easy to find yourself lost in the story! A story you'll listen to over and over!

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stephen king is a favorite

i loved the accent given to all the characters. and i love shephen king books.

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An opinion changer

Having only seen the movie, I never really planned on reading the book. I'm glad now that I have listened to it. It's more than the movie could ever portray & I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jeffrey Demunn did a wonderful job narrating & I wholeheartedly recommend it

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Will they be able to stop it from spreading?

An overall great read with mind control, aliens, friendship, viruses, and more. Can these childhood friends stick together long enough to be heros?

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What did you love best about Dreamcatcher?

I loved the storytelling and how King intertwined the past and the present so well.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think Josie. I just enjoyed all parts of the story that included him.

What does Jeffrey DeMunn bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I think he did an amazing job of conveying the feeling and actions of the characters through his reading of Dreamcatcher.

Who was the most memorable character of Dreamcatcher and why?

Duddits because he was such a key part of the whole story and bringing the boys together.

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Entertaining all the way through.

Enjoyed the narrative. Listened on my way to work. Couldn’t wait to get back in the car

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