• Under the Dome

  • A Novel
  • By: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Raul Esparza
  • Length: 34 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (28,274 ratings)

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Under the Dome

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Raul Esparza
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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

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Great book, even better narration!

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The book kept me entertained all the way through. The Narrator was fantastic! He managed to be about 15 different characters and brought all of them to life.

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A must listen too book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I wanted to listen day and night until finished! SK at his best, the narrator did a wonderful job too.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think Renny was, he was a total bad guy!

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

He's ability to give each character a different voice.

Who was the most memorable character of Under the Dome and why?

Renny the guy you love to hate.

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Couldn’t stop listening

I was on the edge of my seat and the brink of tears too many times to count

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Exceptional character development

This tale is hard to turn off! His character development was head spinning as there are many main characters but soon you are sucked in a d become one of the town folk. I developed a great love for some and a deep loathe for others. Excellent work!

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I love Stephen king

This book starts off wild then slows and becomes wild at the end! I do recommend.

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Great book, terrible show!

Great book, terrible show! If you watched the tv show, please don't hold that against the book. It was great!

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How'd all the southern red necks get so far north?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I all ways go for the newest king, I've been there with him since Salem's Lot, when I was 16 yrs old.The story was was what I've come to expect from him in his later years, we all mellow, but the narrator kept falling into that southern red neck drawl for the villains. Being from the south I'm only too familiar with stereotypical veiw of us, but I'm sure there are are plenty of Yankee red necks to choose from up there without dragging us into yet another white trash scenario. Stil, I do love me some Stephen King.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I haven't finished yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Now that I've reminded my self of Salems lot, I might just have to check out the audio version of that, if it's available.

Would you be willing to try another one of Raul Esparza???s performances?

Ehh... Not so much

Did Under the Dome inspire you to do anything?

Avoid big lucite Domes at all cost

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I think I've covered the main points

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A New Favorite From the Great Stephen King

The story was interesting from the moment it began. Many twists and unexpected turns made this book an absolute favorite! Very well read by Mr Esparza!

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It's Okay

This story is fine for what it is. The characters are pretty simple. The good guys are the only ones capable of making rational decisions. The bad guys are ridiculously selfish and short-sighted. However, the book is long, and it's entertaining enough to justify the purchase of you're a fan of Stephen King.

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Performance was distracting

The narrator had some odd interpretations of the characters that were very distracting. The children's voices were nasal and whining even for a few of the teen characters. Too many of the people from Maine sounded like California surfer stereotypes.

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