Duma Key - Stephen King

I have just finished my second Stephen King book in as many weeks, I'm not the biggest King fan but Dreamcatcher and Duma Key have so impressed me that I am going to make a point of collecting a few of his novels and reading them as I'm starting to think that perhaps he really does live up to all his hype and I've overlooked a fabulous author. Duma Key is his latest book so I was quite lucky to find it on the shelf in my local library, it has very striking artwork on the cover which appealed to me even though it doesn't really tell me much about what to expect from the book. The novel tells the story of Edgar Freemantle, a multi-millionaire who ...  Read the complete review

Those of you who are familiar with my other reviews may know that I have a little pet-hate when it comes to popular novels which is known by the name of "cover-blurb". This basically refers to the collection of quotes from popular newspapers, fellow authors or minor celebrities that often appears either on the front or back of the novel inevitably singing it's praises. To be fair, I don't have a problem with "cover-blurb" per se, it's only when afore mentioned quotes make outlandish or irrational statements that my blood begins to boil!! In the past we have had Kathy Reichs described as "as good as Cornwell or your money back..."- Well ...  Read the complete review

Edgar Freemantle has issues. After losing his arm in an accident at work he has become increasingly aggressive to the point were he has lost his wife and become a shadow of his former self. More in desperation than hope, Edgar take his psychiatrists advice and takes a break from it all in the beautiful Florida backwater of "Duma Key". In this place Edgar finds a new purpose and passion in painting and his vivid paintings of sunsets soon begin to attract attention. However, does the phantom itch in his missing arm mean something and why does he seem compelled to paint the tragic story of the doomed sisters of Duma Key? It has been a long time ...  Read the complete review

I've been a bit cautious about reading Stephen King books just lately, as I've felt that he hasn't quite got the 'edge' he used to have. However, Duma Key promised to be a good read, and I was pleased when a copy was given to me for Christmas. I've just finished reading it, and I wasn't disappointed. Plot Summary When Edgar Freemantle is involved in a serious accident which results in a head injury plus damage to his leg and hip and the loss of one arm, he finds that his character is changing for the worse, and, following the advice of his counsellor, rents a property in Duma Key, Florida, to convalesce. He decides to take up his old interest of drawing ...  Read the complete review

Edgar Freemantle had a great life until he collided with a crane on one of his building sites and nearly died. Losing an arm instead and having various issues with his head which was crused in the accident, his marriage finally collapses due to his crazed behaviour during and after recovery. His decision to move to Duma Key and recouperate away from the stresses of life will change his life forever. Once there, in a rented house called Big Pink, he settles down and starts to paint again, something he used to do when he was much younger. His paintings are very good but he soon finds out they seem to have a power that is incomprehensible. I adored ...  Read the complete review