June 2014 Group Read: Duma Key

[Jon Recluse]

Duma Key won the poll. Again.

Please use spoilers.

Enjoy!

[Latasha]

I'll probably listen to the audiobook. It's 21hours long! I'll start it Monday.

[Kasia]

Great choice, I might jump in to see the conversation :)

[Kirstin]

I liked this one too! Interested in what people have to say, it's been a few years. Enjoy everyone! :)

[[deleted user]]

I read this not too long ago and I thought it was great. It was moving along nicely, and then I was surprised that it took a turn down Scary Street. It did leave me sad in the end, like King books often do.

[Monica]

If I can get the book I will participate

[Btbc]

It's okay, not one of King's best but worth reading once I guess.

[Marc-Antoine]

I'm in! That was a quick poll... Didn't even have a chance to vote. This has been sitting in my library for a while though, so looking forward to the read.

[Tiffany]

I'm in too. I have Duma Key but never got around to reading it.

[Jon]

It's funny; I bought a used copy of this only last month! It has just gained priority status on my to-read list :)

[Amanda]

Love thus book, but listened to it recently so won't be joining in on this one. I'm going to pick up some of the books in the poll, so I'll be here in spirit . Hope you all enjoy this!

[Jon Recluse]

Because of a glitch, poll closed early.

Poll is re-opened till midnight tonight.

Sorry for the error

[Jon Recluse]

Poll is closed.

Duma Key won. Again.

Have fun.
Use spoilers.

[Amiee]

Hmmm, sounds interesting!
I'm in!

[Wayne's]

It's a great read hope everyone enjoys it!

[K4tie]

I've got my copy, I'm in!

[Latasha]

I just bought my copy in audio book form and will start listening tonight.

[Andy]

Can't wait for this one. It's been sitting on my desk for the last year.

[Marc-Antoine]

How to draw a picture1- I like the definition of white; the absence of memory.

[Marc-Antoine]

"Black is the absence of light, but white is the absence of memory, the color of can't remember."

[[deleted user]]

I've requested my copy from the library. Should be in tomorrow!

[Latasha]

I liked that too Marc

[Latasha]

I'm on chapter 5.
(view spoiler)[ I'm at the part where Eddie has just seen Tom dead. I don't think it's creepy or anything yet. it's ok so far. and he's just met Elizabeth and I do like her. I really like how every once in a while Stephen King will replace a word with something else, like first instead of thirst. I really like that.
(hide spoiler)]

[Marc-Antoine]

Wow, Latasha you're blowing through this, I've just started chapter two...

[Walter]

My copy is waiting for me at the library. Soon as the wife is ready, we'll swing by to pick it up on our way out to dinner. Till then I'm killing time here. :)

[Joanne]

I've had this for years and never read it .... now seems like a good time to finally get to it

[Marc-Antoine]

I can't wait to find out who Wireman is.

[[deleted user]]

Walter wrote: "My copy is waiting for me at the library. Soon as the wife is ready, we'll swing by to pick it up on our way out to dinner. Till then I'm killing time here. :)"

Walter, you sound just like my husband.

[Walter]

Well, Kathryn, this is a typical conversation:

Me: "Are you ready to leave?"

Wife: "Yes, I'm ready to go. I just have to put on my jewelry, then get my phone and my purse."

[[deleted user]]

I do believe we've had many conversations such as that. Usually for me it's putting on my face. He's thankful for ESPN and the NFL Network for such times.

[Latasha]

I'm listening to the audio book. I get to listen for about 7 hrs a night at work. The audio book is 21hours long!

[Natasa]

Latasha that sounds like a dream job ;) listening to books or reading them at work - awesome!

I always daydreamed that I work at a library, surrounded by books lol

[Latasha]

oh, I would not say that it's a dream job! but it makes it soo much better being able to sneak and listen to stuff.

(view spoiler)[
I'm at the part where Eddie is finally having his art show. the storm scene was great!! I feel like I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for something to happen. (hide spoiler)]

[Latasha]

HOLY CRAP!!

[Rob]

I need t finish American Gods, then I hope to make s tart on this.

[Katy]

Marc-Antoine wrote: ""Black is the absence of light, but white is the absence of memory, the color of can't remember.""

I got my copy and I'm just getting started. I liked that line, too.

[Monica]

I couldn't buy Duma Key so I'm reading

[Latasha]

I finished the (audio) book last night. overall, I liked it but not as much as the shining. I felt it was too slow in the beginning. I wouldn't consider myself a Stephen King fan but I'm more open to reading his books now. what's his deal with twins? the only 2 books I've read of his is this one & the shining.

[Jon]

I've read quite a few King books over the years, and I actually can't recall any of them (aside from The Shining and Duma Key) featuring twins. Though I can understand why you might wonder what the fascination is, considering those are the only two books you've read :)

Anyway, I'm currently up to chapter 12 and, even though I've enjoyed it so far, it has been rather a slow burner up to now. I can only assume that something utterly terrible is going to happen soon, though.

...Can't wait! Haha :D

[Jon]

Monica, The Talisman was a great book, I thought! Hope you enjoy it :)

The sequel, Black House, was just as good (if not better) in my opinion.

[Amanda]

Jon, I agree wholeheartedly!

[Katy]

I'm about 1/7 of the way in (hard copy for once). I get the feeling the threads have been laid out, and now the story is starting to pull together.

He's just (view spoiler)[ taken his daughter for the fateful drive and has seen his neighbor. (hide spoiler)]

[Marc-Antoine]

Latasha wrote: "I'm on chapter 5.


I finally caught up to chapter 5, I too have yet to be spooked but am very intrigued with where this story is going. I must admit that I'm not even noticing the changed words until they are pointed out. But I like the pace so far and am enjoying all of the characters.

[Marc-Antoine]

Katy wrote: "I'm about 1/7 of the way in (hard copy for once). I get the feeling the threads have been laid out, and now the story is starting to pull together.

He's just [spoilers removed]"

I'm with you, I like the way the story is unfolding.

[Monica]

Jon wrote: "Monica, The Talisman was a great book, I thought! Hope you enjoy it :)

The sequel, Black House, was just as good (if not better) in my opinion."

Thanks! :)Hopefully I can get Black House soon, too.

[Walter]

Love this line:

"Give me a choice and I'll take A Midsummer Night's Dream over Hamlet every time. Any fool with steady hands and a working set of lungs can build up a house of cards and then blow it down, but it takes a genius to make people laugh."

[Marc-Antoine]

(view spoiler)[ My father was a skin diver (hide spoiler)] hmm, sounds creepy, wonder what it means... (spoiler from chapter 7)

[Marc-Antoine]

Here's another quote I enjoyed; “Life is like Friday on a soap opera. It gives you the illusion that everything is going to wrap up, and then the same old shit starts up on Monday.” chapter 8.

[Latasha]

I liked that quote too Marc.

[Katy]

Marc-Antoine wrote: "[spoilers removed] hmm, sounds creepy, wonder what it means... (spoiler from chapter 7)"

I'm at about the same spot you are, Marc-Antoine.

What does that mean? (view spoiler)[ And those creepy china figures? <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]