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"Waiting On" Wednesday #4: Under the Dome by Stephen King
by Carolyn • Posted in Waiting on Wednesday
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.
I love stephen King, he is one of my favourite authors. I just can’t wait for this one to be released!
Publisher: Hodder & Stroughton
Publication Date: 10 Nov 2009 (UK)
Hardback: 896 pages
Summary (Amazon UK)
On an entirely normal, beautiful fall day in Chester’s Mill, Maine, the town is inexplicably and suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into it and fall from the sky in flaming wreckage, a gardener’s hand is severed as ‘the dome’ comes down on it, people running errands in the neighboring town are divided from their families, and cars explode on impact. Dale Barbara, Iraq vet, teams up with a few intrepid citizens against the town’s corrupt politician. But time, under the dome, is running out….
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I have to tell my husband about this – he's such a King fan. Great pick!
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I love Stephen King and I'm so excited about a new book set in Maine.
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I haven't read a King book is so long but I think I'll give this one a try
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I have a hard time reading from this man, but this one sounds really good. I will add it to my tbr pile. Thanks for the heads up.
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This book sounds amazing. Will definitely need to add it to my TBR. Great pick!
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I'm a huge fan of King, especially his older stuff. His newer books seem to have gotten off track, but I'm willing to give him another shot!
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I am dying for the next King. November, come sooner.
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My second favorite author (after Anne Rice)! I can't wait!!!
Have you read Duma Key? I loved that book!
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Of course I'm looking forward to this. Stephen King; do I have to say anything else?
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I wasn't aware Stephen King had a new book coming out. Way cool!
I also wanted to let you know to stop over and pick up your award!
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Didn't he retire a few years ago? How do you write a 900-page book when you're retired? LOL
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