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Duma Key

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: John Slattery
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Duma Key combines the appeal of Cell and Lisey's Story - two of Stephen King's most successful novels of all time - to take the legendary author to a whole new level. Read by John Slattery.

Duma Key is the engaging, fascinating story of a man who discovers an incredible talent for painting after a freak accident in which he loses an arm.

He moves to a "new life" in Duma Key, off Florida's West Coast - a deserted strip, part beach, part weed-tangled reef, owned by a patroness of the arts whose twin sisters went missing in the 1920s. Duma Key is where out-of-season hurricanes tear lives apart and a powerful undertow lures lost and tormented souls.

Here, Freemantle is inspired to paint the amazing sunsets. But soon the paintings become predictive, even dangerous. Freemantle knows the only way forward is to discover what happened to the twin sisters and uncover the secret of the strange old lady who holds the key.

The story is about friendship, about the bond between a father and his daughter, and about memory, truth and art. It is also is a metaphor for the life and inspiration of a writer, and an exploration of the nature, power, and influence of fiction.

Please note: this is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards.

©2007 Stephen King (P)2007 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

"Written by the man who once memorably called himself 'the literary equivalent of a Big Mac with fries' - this is supreme, page-turning storytelling; the sort of popular fiction that comes along only rarely and only from a writer at the top of his game." (Daily Mail)

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Duma Key has replaced The Stand as my favorite KING novel. I just LOVE Edgar and Wireman. Listen to John Slattery beautifully narrate this tale of woe. This book is simply delightful and tragic in equal measure. Really don't want to give any spoilers - but read this and weep and smile and be delighted and terrified in equal measure. Well written and developed characters, you really feel that you get to know so many, so well. I love the way that Wireman has 'special phrases' and how he and Edgar develop a close understanding and relationship. I find this so easy to listen to and have used it almost as a relaxation tool.
11/10 from me.

Brilliant - Fantastic - Weird - Wonderful

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I enjoyed the print version of this book very much, but the audio version isn't as sinister, I'm afraid. I think it's because King wrote this one in short (VERY short, sometimes) chapters, which work in print but not in audio. That said, it's a good story and has kept me entertained over two very long car journeys.

Worth a listen

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Firstly, I absolutely love this book, its one of my all time favourite Stephen King books, I just love Edgar & Wireman, their conversations are fabulous & their stories are both heartbreaking & endearing.
Secondly, the narration is perfection, John Slattery brings the characters & story alive wonderfully.
I have both read & listened to this book several times & know I will continue to do so.

Perfection!

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John Slattery read this book flawlessly and with such flair. This book offers A nostalgic feel of a tropical Florida, the story is undoubtedly one of kings best! I’m not one to reread books (or listen) but this one is one that I’ll look forward to forgetting just in order to reread! Superb! Stunning my favourite ever book! (So far :)

Duma key is a masterpiece

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I mean he must be mustn't he? How else can he keep coming up with such highly original plots- and characterisations of which Dickens would be proud?
If you are new to King then read this, you won't be disapointed. If you are familiar with the great mans work you don't need me or this review,just dive in.
On the audio side John Slattery reads with a real feeling for the work.
Highly recommended.

Stephen King is supernatural

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