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Publisher's summary
A "wondrously frightening" (Publishers Weekly) tale of terror and number-one national best seller about a writer's pseudonym that comes alive and destroys everyone on the path that leads to the man who created him.
Thad Beaumont would like to say he is innocent. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the twisted imagination that produced his best-selling novels. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the series of monstrous murders that keep coming closer to his home. But how can Thad deny the ultimate embodiment of evil that goes by the name he gave it - and signs its crimes with Thad's bloody fingerprints?
The Dark Half is "a chiller" (The New York Times Book Review), so real and fascinating that you'll find yourself squirming in Stephen King's heart-stopping, blood-curdling grip - and loving every minute of it.
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- Tyler Schnabel
- 08-22-16
Sparrows
I have read quite a few Stephen King Novels, I've listened to just about the same amount. Through all those stories I hadn't read this one, I just couldn't find it until just last year. Sure, I have seen it recommended on Amazon and the like, but I prefer books to digital especially where my favorite authors are concerned.
I was reading Needful Things and finally was simply too interested in Allan Pangborn's involvement with Thad Beaumont to ignore The Dark Half any longer, and boy am I glad I did.
After buying a copy of the book at a used book shop that I came across, along with the audiobook (obviously) I have found my new favorite King novel.
As usual, the writing is superb. Filled with awesome characters and Allen's shadow puppetry, where can one go wrong with this book. Not only that, but the story has one of the Darkest tones King has written.
Let mw tell you, buy this book. If you love old or new Stephen King you will be riveted by this creepy book.
Also, "The sparrows are flying again."
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- Mike L Lane
- 01-02-17
This is One High-Toned Son of a Book...
I love the way King gives a “thank you” to the late Richard Bachman at the beginning. If you don’t know who Bachman is and how appropriate his mention is to this story, be sure and Google him. It’ll give you a much greater appreciation for this novel. I originally read this back when I was in high school, so it was a nice treat to revisit this story. I especially liked reacquainting myself with Alan Pangborn. When I originally read this, Needful Things wasn’t out yet and it would be several years before I read that one, so it was nice to hear about Alan’s life before Polly (who even gets a mention here) and his life with his first wife, Annie. The sheriff that replaced one of Cujo’s final victims (George Bannerman, who had ties to not only Cujo, but The Dead Zone) has come a long way in the land of King. For an additional Easter egg, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a small cross-reference to the annoying Billie from Creepshow. As for the story, I love the duel nature of a writer being fleshed out between Thad Beaumont and George Stark and the fact that Thad is a little torn over what he has to do near the end. On top of everything this book has to offer, King gives a masterful nod to Alfred Hitchcock’s the Birds with this finale. I absolutely love this story and it rates as one of my all-time favorites.
Grover Gardner’s narration was perfect in every way. His attention to detail helped the story flow smoothly and his interpretation of Stark was on the money.
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- Matthew S. Hill
- 10-31-16
Highly Enjoyable!
I've heard it said that this was Stephen King exercising his anger for being unmasked as Richard Bachman and it would surely appear that this was so. What a tremendously creative way to express yourself. Awesome!
Grover Gardner did a wonderful job. I especially liked his George Stark.
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- George
- 10-13-16
My First King Book
This is my first Stephen King book (or audiobook) and I don't consider it a bad start. I enjoyed it and generally was surprised that the first few chapters had generally funny moments. As for the main story I enjoyed it, it was a good thriller. My only gripe was the middle part where anyone could have forgotten this was a supernatural story. not that it wasn't bad it just felt like it was taken out of a different story. but it picked back up in the last third and went off with a bang. The narrator was good and did his best which was good enough. I recommend it.
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- Eric Mochnacz
- 04-02-18
A good horror novel!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Probably. I find "The Dark Half", about how an author's pseudonym comes into existence after he is declared dead, is a strong horror novel from King. I also think it is deeply personal, as I believe he wrote this around the time that King made it known he was also Richard Bachman - or at least had made the decision that his reign as Bachman must end. The book is a pretty straight forward horror novel with a linear story. King can often go on many tangents, but overall the action in this one is directly tied to Thad Beaumont, with all diversions from Thad informing the larger story. Even the concept behind the ever present sparrows is clearly explained, and it makes the ending simple, but impactful and true to the story.
Also, this is a gory horror novel filled with gruesome murder. Some times, King can be restrained or approaches a story with more supernatural dread. This one is about a guy who enjoys murdering people, so expect lots of gory descriptions!
Also, this is a part of King's "Castle Rock" series of books, and Alan Pangborn plays heavily into the subsequent book "Needful Things" - so it would be useful to read this book first. I'm reading them in reverse order...just because.
Grover Gardner is an okay narrator. I wasn't compelled by his performance, but his work doesn't take away from the story either.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I have seen the movie and have read the book before, but I think revisiting it, it is still a novel full of suspenseful moments. There is constant tension between Thad and Stark, and you know there will be an eventual showdown, so the road to get there is definitely a part of the story that kept me reading.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
It was an okay performance. It didn't add to the story, nor did it take away.
If you could take any character from The Dark Half out to dinner, who would it be and why?
I think Alan Pangborn is one of King's best heroes. He's smart, he's stalwart, and has a willingness to believe in the supernatural. Although a side character in this one, he later comes into prominence in "Needful Things." I think he would be an interesting character to get to know more.
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- Isabella D.
- 12-18-16
Decent story with good narration
This is not my favorite Stephen King book, not even in the top 10, but it is very good, nonetheless, and I have enjoyed the story very much. The narration is quite good too. Definitelly worth a Credit.
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- Travis
- 06-09-18
Excellent thriller!
I read this right after Kings newest book The Outsider and they're are tons of parallels between that book and this but this is still an excellent book! it slowly unfolds and the more you find out about the villain the more you'll love it. Gardner does a pretty solid job although he doesn't change his contact up much between a few characters but overall it's a good performance! all in all a great book!
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- Thomas Prescott
- 12-21-17
great read
the only problem I had with this book is that it ended too soon I highly recommended
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- Anonymous User
- 06-29-17
decent book
a bit wordy and you kind of get lost in his descriptive nature. some good dialogue with Sheriff, was underwhelmed.
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- Cory
- 09-16-16
Not King's Best, But Not Without Charm
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, but only if they are big fans of Stephen King. Those who have not yet read many of King's books would be better off elsewhere.
Would you ever listen to anything by Stephen King again?
Absolutely.
Which scene was your favorite?
The scenes where Pangborn interviews Thad about the details of the crime are all very well done.
Could you see The Dark Half being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
It is already a movie.
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By: Stephen King
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Desperation
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Stephen King
- Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
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Located off a desolate stretch of Interstate 50, Desperation, Nevada, has few connections with the rest of the world. It is a place, though, where the seams between worlds are thin. And it is a place where several travelers are abducted by Collie Entragian, the maniacal police officer of Desperation. Entragian uses various ploys for the abductions, from an arrest for drug possession to "rescuing" a family from a nonexistent gunman.
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Once again unabridged
- By Jo Green on 02-20-16
By: Stephen King
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The Dead Zone
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: James Franco
- Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins
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Johnny Smith awakens from a five-year coma after his car accident and discovers that he can see people's futures and pasts when he touches them. Many consider his talent a gift; Johnny feels cursed. His fiancée married another man during his coma, and people clamor for him to solve their problems. When Johnny has a disturbing vision after he shakes the hand of an ambitious and amoral politician, he must decide if he should take drastic action to change the future.
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Another Great Listen!
- By karinzart on 04-29-17
By: Stephen King
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Roadwork
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: G. Valmont Thomas
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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Barton Dawes' unremarkable but comfortable existence suddenly takes a turn for the worst. A new highway extension is being built right over the laundry plant where he works - and right over his home. Dawes isn't the sort of man who will take an insult of this magnitude lying down. His steadfast determination to fight the inevitable course of progress drives his wife and friends away while he tries to face down the uncaring bureaucracy that has destroyed his life.
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Great narrator; awful book
- By Petra47 on 07-24-16
By: Stephen King
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The Regulators
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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Peaceful suburbia on Poplar Street in Wentworth, Ohio, takes a turn for the ugly when four vans containing armed "regulators" terrorize the street's residents, cold-bloodedly killing anyone foolish enough to step outside their homes. Houses mysteriously transform into log cabins, and the street now ends in what looks like a child's hand-drawn Western landscape. Masterminding this sudden onslaught is the evil creature Tak, who has taken over the body of an autistic eight-year-old boy, Seth Garin.
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Frank Muller was the best
- By Red1973 on 03-27-16
By: Stephen King
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Rose Madder
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Blair Brown
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
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Rosie Daniels leaves her husband, Norman, after 14 years in an abusive marriage. She is determined to lose herself in a place where he won't find her. She'll worry about all the rest later. Alone in a strange city, she begins to make a new life, and good things finally start to happen. Meeting Bill is one, and getting an apartment is another. Still, it's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason. Norman is a cop, with the instincts of a predator.
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Excellent!
- By Nathan on 04-28-16
By: Stephen King
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The Tommyknockers
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 27 hrs and 43 mins
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Writer Bobbi Anderson becomes obsessed with digging up something she's found buried in the woods near her home. With the help of her friend, Jim Gardener, she uncovers an alien spaceship. Though exposure to the Tommyknockers, who piloted the alien ship, has harmful effects on residents' health, the people of Haven develop a talent for creating innovative devices under their increasingly malignant influence.
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Better Than Expected King Goes Sci-Fi, Dark, Weird
- By Andy on 08-27-19
By: Stephen King
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Desperation
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Stephen King
- Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Located off a desolate stretch of Interstate 50, Desperation, Nevada, has few connections with the rest of the world. It is a place, though, where the seams between worlds are thin. And it is a place where several travelers are abducted by Collie Entragian, the maniacal police officer of Desperation. Entragian uses various ploys for the abductions, from an arrest for drug possession to "rescuing" a family from a nonexistent gunman.
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Once again unabridged
- By Jo Green on 02-20-16
By: Stephen King
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The Dead Zone
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: James Franco
- Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Johnny Smith awakens from a five-year coma after his car accident and discovers that he can see people's futures and pasts when he touches them. Many consider his talent a gift; Johnny feels cursed. His fiancée married another man during his coma, and people clamor for him to solve their problems. When Johnny has a disturbing vision after he shakes the hand of an ambitious and amoral politician, he must decide if he should take drastic action to change the future.
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Another Great Listen!
- By karinzart on 04-29-17
By: Stephen King
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Roadwork
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: G. Valmont Thomas
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Barton Dawes' unremarkable but comfortable existence suddenly takes a turn for the worst. A new highway extension is being built right over the laundry plant where he works - and right over his home. Dawes isn't the sort of man who will take an insult of this magnitude lying down. His steadfast determination to fight the inevitable course of progress drives his wife and friends away while he tries to face down the uncaring bureaucracy that has destroyed his life.
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Great narrator; awful book
- By Petra47 on 07-24-16
By: Stephen King
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Gerald's Game
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Lindsay Crouse
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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Gerald and Jessie Burlingame have gone to their summer home on a warm weekday in October for a romantic getaway. After being handcuffed to her bedposts, Jessie tires of her husband's games, but when Gerald refuses to stop, the evening ends with deadly consequences. Still handcuffed, Jessie is trapped and alone. Over the next 28 hours, in the lakeside house that has become a prison, Jessie will come face to face with all the things she has ever feared.
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Please get rid of the sound effects
- By Peeps on 12-29-16
By: Stephen King
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The Eyes of the Dragon
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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The Kingdom of Delain is at stake when King Roland is murdered and his son and rightful heir, Peter, is framed for the crime. Plotting against him is the evil Flagg and his pawn, young Prince Thomas. Yet with every plan there are holes - like Thomas's terrible secret. And the determined Prince Peter, who is planning a daring escape from his imprisonment.
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Nice change of pace as I read all things dark tower
- By johnny F on 06-25-16
By: Stephen King
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Four Past Midnight
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: James Woods, Tim Sample, Willem Dafoe, and others
- Length: 29 hrs and 39 mins
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Four chiller novellas set to keep listeners awake long after bedtime. One Past Midnight: "The Langoliers" takes a red-eye flight from LA to Boston into a most unfriendly sky. Only 11 passengers survive, but landing in an eerily empty world makes them wish they hadn't. Something's waiting for them, you see.
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Excellent stories, excellent narration, TERRIBLE audio quality! What a bummer.
- By J.D. Surf on 03-28-19
By: Stephen King
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Insomnia
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Eli Wallach
- Length: 25 hrs and 39 mins
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Since his wife died, Ralph Roberts has been having trouble sleeping. Each night he wakes up a bit earlier until he's barely sleeping at all. During his late-night walks, he observes some strange things going on in Derry, Maine. He sees colored ribbons streaming from people's heads, two strange little men wandering around town after dark, and more. He begins to suspect that these visions are something more than hallucinations brought on by lack of sleep.
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Great story, horrible production!
- By LoriA on 01-24-16
By: Stephen King
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Dolores Claiborne
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Frances Sternhagen
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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Dolores Claiborne is suspected of killing Vera Donovan, her wealthy employer, and when the police question her, she tells the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband 30 years earlier. Dolores also tells of Vera's physical and mental decline and how she became emotionally demanding in recent years.
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Absolutely Fantastic!
- By Matthew S. Hill on 06-06-16
By: Stephen King