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

Wow What a Ride

This book was so good. King never fails to amaze me. I've just finished listening to this for the 2nd time. really keeps you on your toes. The narration was A+ all the way around. I live in a small town and kept asking myself how this event would play out in my town. i'd love to find out hehe. Thanks Mr. King. You are the best. you keep writing and I'll keep listening

incredible!

long listen but doesnt feel like it at all bc its constantly keeping you on your toes! absolutely loved it and cannot suggest it enough!

Great performance, but disappointing wrap up at the end

I really don't like a book that has so much story, so much detail, so much intrigue and you're so wrapped up in what's going on. Really enjoying a great soap opera. Then at the end it feels like the author got tired and said, "let's have Pam wake up from a dream and surprise... Bobby is alive and well and in the shower."

30 hours of pure listening pleasure

Another amazing S King novel with a great cast of villains, heroes and normal folk reacting to disaster. If you like S King, you will love “Under the Dome.”

Stephen king is the best

His descriptive writing pulls me in and I can stop wanting more. Raul has done such a fantastic job narrating, and I enjoy his familiar voice (I am an avid watcher of law and order, SVU) and am further impressed by his abilities!

Impossible to put away!

What did you love best about Under the Dome?

I read this book myself first - and have now listened to the audiobook.

The story itself is very interesting, as it portraits how people react under pressure, even though it has only been a few days since the dome came down, people still go crazy in the supermarket. I also love the fact that you really feel that you are there, participating in all the action.

The book is very well written, as I think all of Stephen Kings books are - it's always a pleasure.

Which character – as performed by Raul Esparza – was your favorite?

I think Raul Esparza reads it well, however, sometimes a little too slow for my taste, but otherwise I think he captures the characters well.

Great book!

Interesting and brilliant. To think this story was thought up way before Mr King wrote it, probably before the technological parts could be fully received, genius!

Wonderful Beyond Belief!!

I have listened to this no less than 5 times... It only gets better! Nothing like a terrible showing on TV!!

old king

Its been awhile since I have really enjoyed a King book, but Under the Dome brought back what first impressed me about his writing.

Ehh it was alright

The book was a very neat idea but I guess I’ve come to realize I enjoy historical fiction or nonfiction more then science fiction. I liked the ending a little but I’ve read endings I liked better. If you’re a fan of science fiction I think you’ll enjoy the book. If not really this probably isn’t quite the book for you.