Has anyone read "Under the Dome" by Stephen King?

[rabyoga]

I read it this June. I really liked it. It's been awhile since I've really liked what King wrote. The ending didn't bother me (although I always thought that "It"'s ending was lame- a spider. PLezz.)

I'm currently reading "The Passage" by Justin Cronin(?). It reminds me alot of "The Stand"- my fav King book.

 

[redlight]

Loved It!

 

[klmall]

I found I really got into the scientific side of the whole story which is unusual since I usually hate that stuff. Typical King sub-plots and gore but nothing unbearable for a reader compared to seeing it on the big screen! Plan to read it again sometime even though the ending is weak....

 

[RNMOM]

I agree, loved the book but the ending was weird. It is such a small part of the book so don't let it bother you. I think it felt like a quick ending...like he ran out of steam.

 

[Christine]

I enjoyed the book for the most part. It's better than anything he has written in awhile. Didn't care for the ending.

 

[mdsoccermom]

I've always been a huge Stephen King fan, but I thought the book was garbage.

 

[mjkacmom]

that sounds good to me...I am hoping it isn't too graphic or bloody...just don't like that anymore....am I ok there?

Not graphic or bloody at all Hello - this is Stephen King! I really liked it, not his best, not his worst (I've read them all).

 

[mjkacmom]

I agree, loved the book but the ending was weird. It is such a small part of the book so don't let it bother you. I think it felt like a quick ending...like he ran out of steam.

This.

 

[hiwaygal]

To say the ending was disappointing is an understatement. I was a little peeved. Why spend 1000 pages to weave this great story and end it with something as stupid as that? I kinda expect more from King.

 

[akhenaten]

It was the first SK i ever read and i enjoyed it! Loved the social aspects/ how people reacted... etc.

 

[denisem]

It was the first SK i ever read and i enjoyed it! Loved the social aspects/ how people reacted... etc.

Pick up "The Stand" - similar but sooo much better. Aside from "Dome's" ending, I felt the characters didn't come to life as in so many of SK's previous novels.

 

[akhenaten]

Pick up "The Stand" - similar but sooo much better. Aside from "Dome's" ending, I felt the characters didn't come to life as in so many of SK's previous novels.

Thanks Denise... i read "The Stand" right after UTD ... it was REALLY GOOD!!!

Have you read "The Passage" by Justin Cronin... it is good also... I read it right after The Stand and at one point I thought it was too similar.. but I kept reading... and it was quite interesting....

 

[Disney-Kim]

I am about 100 pages in...interesting but wordy...typical SK. so many characters too...again typical.

I am not "consumed" by it...but will go on.

 

[SKWDW]

For the most part I enjoyed it. I thought the ending was a bit of a let down. It is a bit graphic in parts, but a good,suspensful book.

I read it in 4 days. Could not put it down.

ITA with this review. Finished mine in 6 days, since work "got in the way" for a couple of those days. Didn't want to put it down. Great character development in typical SK fashion.

 

[Pixiedust34]

I read it. It was good. I love Stephen King and I'd have to say it was one of the better of his more recent works (but I really enjoyed The Cell). It's one of his longer, character-centric stories (which he does so well).

I enjoyed it, too! His latest books have been hit-or-miss with me, and I was impressed with Under The Dome. I'll be re-reading it someday!

Pick up "The Stand" - similar but sooo much better. Aside from "Dome's" ending, I felt the characters didn't come to life as in so many of SK's previous novels.

The Stand is my favorite King book! I measure all other King books by it, and Under the Dome isn't as good as The Stand (IMHO) but ranks high on the list.

I just bought Lisey's Story (hardcover and looks brand new for $2.50 at Goodwill!) because I've never read it. I'm hoping this'll be a King book I like. I always bring a book to read on the plane and at the pool for WDW, and I'm thinking of bringing this book on our trip next month.

 

[Disney-Kim]

Okay..update....

only 300 pages in...and I usually speed read...but...

just not that into this book. I am finding it a little slow and way too much character development.

does anything happen in this book? and I am not thrilled on the meth/drug lab angle that is taking shape. ok...the golden baseball was blatant....so already thinking about that being connected to the end...and THAT will be disappointing.

so....will check in later...but I am seriously considering not finishing.

 

[Handbag Lady]

Okay..update....

only 300 pages in...and I usually speed read...but...

just not that into this book. I am finding it a little slow and way too much character development.

does anything happen in this book? and I am not thrilled on the meth/drug lab angle that is taking shape. ok...the golden baseball was blatant....so already thinking about that being connected to the end...and THAT will be disappointing.

so....will check in later...but I am seriously considering not finishing.

Keep reading.


I loved it and was disappointed in the ending as well, but the more I thought about it, the more I liked the ending.


And I read mine on my Kindle. I can't imagine trying to curl up with a book that size any longer.

 

[MIGrandma]

I wanted the book for Christmas, but checked it out of the library first so I could start it and make sure I wanted someone to spend the money on it since with me Stephen King's books are hit or miss. I loved it! Hated to see it come to an end, actually. And I'd love to see it made into a movie/mini series, that would be awesome.