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UR

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Holter Graham
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Publisher's summary

Tapping into our primal fears of modern technology, which made Cell a number-one best seller, Stephen King sets his sights on the latest high-tech gadget in UR, in which a mysterious e-book reader opens a disturbing window into other worlds.

Reeling from a painful break-up, English instructor and avid book lover Wesley Smith is haunted by his ex-girlfriend's parting shot: "Why can't you just read off the computer like everyone else?" He buys an e-book reader out of spite, but soon finds he can use the device to glimpse realities he had never before imagined, discovering literary riches beyond his wildest dreams...and all-too-human tragedies that surpass his most terrible nightmares.

From vintage cars (Christine and From a Buick 8) to household appliances (Maximum Overdrive) to exercise equipment (Stationary Bike), Stephen King has mesmerized us with tales of apparently ordinary machines that take on lives of their own. UR gives this classic theme an up-to-the-minute spin, resulting in a horror masterpiece for our time and for the ages.

©2010 Stephen King (P)2010 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Firm, gripping, and deftly written by a craftsman at the top of his game, this is King at his crisp, clear, page-turning best." (Amazon.com review)

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Not what I expected

I kept thinking this was going to go some place a bit deeper than it actually did. I was a little dissappointed. It's worth the read... but it's definitely not life changing.

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Good short story

King short story doesn't disappoint. I'm always impressed with how quickly Stephen King can make you care about his characters.

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Another Stephen King masterpiece!

i love how King weaves a seemingly isolated tale into the world of the Tower. This is another cog in the machine of dark fantasy!

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BRAVO!

Just finished UR, and all I can say is WOW! What a fantastic story. I am one of SK's constant readers and still had no idea how this was going to end up until the last word had been read. I had not heard of Holter Graham befor this but he was perfect for this story. Excellent Read!!!

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UR Functions Well

What a great little short story about our choices, even if well meaning, and their consequences. Stephen King brings us into contact with the Dark Tower once again and it is always nice to go back there along a new path of the beam.

Very good narration. Left me wanting more.

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Too short

Reading a Stephen King book is always a sure thing for me. I know I'm going to be absorbed by the story. UR was no exception, but it felt like the story hadn't been developed enough, that it should have been longer. The ending felt sudden and unexpected, as if Mr King only had an hour left to finish the book. Regardless, I enjoyed the listen and look forward to the next journey with Mr King.

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Liked it

Liked the story but too short. By the time it gets good it is over.

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From the mind of King, another winner!

Would you listen to UR again? Why?

Yes. King is the only author who's work I will reread or relisten too.

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Disclaimer, I have been a huge Stephen King fan since I read

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Love Stephen King - but.....

This would have been good if I would have read it. The narrater had an irritating voice at times. This was my first audible book. I will try again.

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For the love of books!

As a book lover and a "what if?" Laws of paradox lover these 2+ hours went by quickly. The ending was unpredictable and as a Stephen King fan, knew it could have gone a few different ways. The narration was excellent and I will look for more Holter Graham narrated books. Would read/listen to it again!

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