Brittany Lee's Reviews > Duma Key
Duma Key
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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.
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
July 11, 2019
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Started Reading
July 14, 2019
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Finished Reading
August 17, 2020
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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!"
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August 18, 2020
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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!
👻🎃📚"
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"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
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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!"
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February 3, 2021
– Shelved as:
halloween-season
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Marilyn (recuperating from hip replacement surgery
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Aug 16, 2020 08:25AM
Not my kind of book but so glad you enjoyed it so much. Great review, Brittany!
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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! 🙏
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!📚📚
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.