UR

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

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)

Great short story

It was fun to have a peek at some of King's reoccurring themes. A fun story.

happy ending?

Sweet Jesus, a Stephen King book that doesn't have an ending that makes you a little sad good work!!

Captivating

I love Stephen King and this book did not disappoint!
I was captivated and couldn’t stop listening. Well done!

Nice short read.

For those who have not read the Dark Tower series, much is unexplained. It is a clever spinoff from the series. Yet like all of Stephen King books there are so many hidden yet secret allusions that one cannot either pick up or understand. This is a long way of saying UR is a good stand alone story.

Great story!

it had been a long time since i had read any Stephen King. had this in my library forever, it was short and thought, what the heck! I had forgotten what a fantastic storyteller King is! Even things that can be mundane.....will have a hellish twist. Great read! And love Holter Graham's narration. ❤❤❤

Great short story!!

I'm not normally a fan of short stories, but this one kept my interest right from the start! If you're a fan of The Dark Tower series, you should definitely read this book. "There are other worlds than these" indeed!

not what I expected

I'm felt really disappointed it was only 2 or 3 hours long I hate paying good money for that little bit of enjoyment. was not receiving King regular writing. did that did not get my scared button up any at all.

I Loved the Suspense!

The full Stephen King experience in a short time. Just what I needed! I was on a long solo road trip and getting bored=tired with 2.5 hours left. I decided to listen to a book instead of the usual music. This book did not disappoint. It was well read which is important because some people's voices will put you to sleep. UR made me both laugh out loud and worry about the characters. It ended just as I reached my destination. Had it not, I would've sat in the car listening until it finished. It was that good!

Kindle?

This novella is about a Kindle that shows alternative realities in the future. The characters were pretty interesting and relate directly to the story. UR is part of The Dark Tower universe – something I have not yet read. King takes on Kindle! It was a short read and I thought it ended a little abruptly...wondering about the future.

Not an unswell short lil' story

Swell read (listen). Was not rryour typical King short story but "UR" was still a b count... which is swell. Have a swell rest of your lives.