Under the Dome

Unabridged (Audiobook)

Written by:

Stephen King

Narrator:

Raul Esparza

Length:

34 hours 26 minutes

Summary:

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. No one can fathom what this barrier is, where it came from, and when -- or if -- it will go away.

Dale Barbara, Iraq vet and now a short-order cook, finds himself teamed with a few intrepid citizens -- town newspaper owner Julia Shumway, a physician's assistant at the hospital, a select-woman, and three brave kids. Against them stands Big Jim Rennie, a politician who will stop at nothing -- even murder -- to hold the reins of power, and his son, who is keeping a horrible secret in a dark pantry. But their main adversary is the Dome itself. Because time isn't just short. It's running out.

*Extended track length may prohibit the ability to burn to a standard CD*

Ratings:

Book (129)

Narration (6)

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Date:

November 2009

Genres:

Fiction
Horror

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Ronbo

Having strayed from the Stephen King genre for many years, I was intrigued by the premise of this novel: an entire town is held captive within its geographic boundaries by an impenetrable dome of unknown origin. After taking its time to establish the main characters, the story unfolds rapidly and the conclusion is somewhat satisfying. I have no complaints about this book. I was truly entertained. As an audio book listener for the better part of 20 years, I must give the highest compliment to Raul Esparza, the broadway actor who narrated this book for 30 CDs of material. An impressive Herculean effort. Esparza's characterizations were great, and his entire performance was flawless.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Tom

I have rented a lot of his books, but this is a flat out masterpiece. It is by far the longest at 30 discs but do not let that deter you. His prose is commanding and engaging. The book is 10% sci fi and the rest social interaction of the townspeople leading up to their demise.....and can this man paint a picture with his words to detail how this happens. Do yourself a huge favor and rent this one !

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Jeff

Stephen King delivers time and time again. I clung to every word. I can't wait for the conclusion!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Kirk Dunneman

I have long been an avid King fan, from "The Lot" to "The Tower", from the "Wolfs" in the Territories to the insane evil clown, but never has one of his tails made me feel so angry, so desperate for hope and, perhaps, revenge as "Under the Dome." Countless times he designs a scenario for the "good guys" to score, only to yank the rug out from under us. Too many good people fall in battle and, in the end, our reward for persevereing is weak and hollow. If this is the direction King's writing is taking, I will not be donating my hard earned money to further the cause.