Under the Dome

A Novel

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Raul Esparza

Length: 34 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester's Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener's hand is severed as "the dome" comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. No one can fathom what this barrier is, where it came from, and when - or if - it will go away.

Dale Barbara, Iraq vet and now a short-order cook, finds himself teamed with a few intrepid citizens - town newspaper owner Julia Shumway, a physician's assistant at the hospital, a select-woman, and three brave kids. Against them stands Big Jim Rennie, a politician who will stop at nothing - even murder - to hold the reins of power, and his son, who is keeping a horrible secret in a dark pantry. But their main adversary is the Dome itself. Because time isn't just short. It's running out.

©2009 Stephen King (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

Another Masterpiece, From The Master of Horror!!

A writer's crowning achievement is often a lengthy novel or a series of novels, spanning several decades, like Under the Dome and 'IT', as they showcase the author's talent, ambition, and dedication to their fans. Within our community of Stephen King's constant readers, a longstanding debate ensues regarding his ultimate masterpiece.

Certain readers contend that The Dark Tower series holds this esteemed position, primarily due to its creation spanning three decades. Conversely, I assert that 'IT' claims the title of his crowning achievement, owing to its impressive length and intricate character development. Personally, I am inclined towards the latter viewpoint. Nevertheless, Stephen King has, over the years, treated us to several novels worthy of the crowning achievement status, including Under the Dome. The narrative skill and writing style employed in this work facilitate a seamless reading experience, despite the myriad characters and their individual stories.

In conclusion, I hold great admiration for this story. The book far surpasses its televised adaptation, and I highly recommend immersing yourself in its pages to discover the intricacies of the plot, the depth of each character, and the profound themes it explores. So, if you're a fan of epic tales that draw you in and refuse to let go until the final word, this is a novel that promises to enthrall you for hours on end. Dive into the rich world of Under the Dome, and let the masterful storytelling of Stephen King take you on an unforgettable journey. Happy reading!

Spellbounding

Unable to put the phone down as I listened to the story, not wanting to miss a single word.

Stephen King strikes again!

Stephen King brings you into yet another complex world. His ability to create three dimensional characters that you care about is unmatched. The book kept us riveted throughout. The pacing was great. The reader was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Loved every minute of it. So much better than the

TV series. Will Patton is a great narrator.

Christofascism is timely. Great surprising ending.

The book can be...Insatiable at times.

Absolutely love this book Under the Dome I'm new to this was a really long book but I spent days listening to it literally and it's amazing I love it

The crazy amount of characters

The book was wonderful & I truly enjoyed it, but to be at all critical… did feel it needed a just a bit more editing & as an audio listener, just a bit tighter overall, with a touch of the Indulgent Fat trimmed!

Great premise, excellent execution

Thoroughly enjoyed the plot, characters, and performance by the narrator. A dense and captivating story with surprising themes beyond just a great sci-fi premise.

characters and great story

big jim such a worthless person to the town but played a role in the overall stories success

the large amount of characters and the story line. great book could listen to it a hundred times

I love this story. once again king blows me away with his great stories.

Slow and poor character development

Narration of this book was horrible. Between the slow cadence and the weird voices for each character it was a lot of the time so difficult to listen to. Most of the women characters had accents that made them seem slow and stupid.
While I love SK this book is awful. the storyline and plot were boring. and the characters were the dumbest people on the planet. If you are SK lover then stear clear of this horrible book.