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Duma Key by Stephen         King
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really liked it
bookshelves: halloween-season

I will forever hear the grinding of the shells, shells, shells when I think of Duma Key.

I loved it! From the scenery to the sci-fi/paranormal elements, it was completely unpredictable!

My favorite part was the description and scenes of the art- how art and talent unfold and feel. When in the flow of art you can lose yourself for hours on end, eating up all your energy, leaving you ravenous, even mad. That burning itch you feel deep down when the creativity muse starts to stir. The writing was executed extremely well!

I crave the Duma Key sunsets and will miss the characters deeply.

If you love beachfront settings, murder, quirky characters, mystery, and art; you will surely love this, as I did if you don't mind a lengthier book.

Trigger warnings: domestic violence/abuse, blood, death, suicide, and murder

Finally, a King book with NO sexual abuse! This is what I have been looking for! I would love to read more books of his like THIS.

5 stars marked down to 4 stars, when I re-read, the first-person narration was a tad off-putting.

I purchased this from my local used bookstore. Lucky me, it was in the clearance section unbeknownst to them, a hardcover, first edition! Score! It's not signed or anything but this cover variation is rare, and I love it! In no way was I obligated to write a review, my honest opinion is freely given.
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Reading Progress

May 4, 2019 – Shelved
May 4, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
June 23, 2019 –
page 101
16.53% "Really enjoying this! Yay👍"
June 25, 2019 –
page 220
36.01% "Still enjoying."
June 30, 2019 –
page 263
43.04% "😍😍👏👏"
July 2, 2019 –
page 336
54.99% "Halfway there! 💖💖 This is great!!"
July 11, 2019 – Started Reading
July 11, 2019 –
page 435
71.19% "Ready to see what these next 200 pages unfold!!"
July 14, 2019 –
page 452
73.98% "The mystery is about to get real😂😂"
July 14, 2019 – Finished Reading
August 17, 2020 –
page 25
4.09% "Online Buddy Read with ZachReadsStuff 8/17/20 (Re-read for me) We are meeting for discussion after chapter 3, pg 96. I'm on page 25, if you'd like to join our buddy read, you still can!"
August 18, 2020 –
page 52
8.51% "Buddy read with ZachReadsStuff-

"A hurt body and mind aren't just like a dictatorship; they are a dictatorship."

A great re-read in time for spooky season!
👻🎃📚"
August 31, 2020 –
page 152
24.88% "Buddy read w/ ZachReadsStuff. Discussion chapters 1-3 up on Twitter. Probably would have been smarter to do it here... (still figuring things out), next time!"
February 3, 2021 – Shelved as: halloween-season

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Marilyn (recuperating from hip replacement surgery Not my kind of book but so glad you enjoyed it so much. Great review, Brittany!


Brittany Lee The horror elements are always a little tough to digest, I don't enjoy specific parts (content warnings) but the rest I loved! Thank you for your kind compliment! 🙏


Brittany Lee Thanks, Peter. I'm glad you enjoyed it and it kept your attention! It's a long one to endure, but I love big books!📚📚


message 4: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Sounds like I would like this book because of the art and from your review of how art makes you go mad?! What!? Great review, Brittany.


Brittany Lee The artistic parts are my favorite! I definitely think you would enjoy this, as long as you don't mind a super long story! Thanks so much, Jess!


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