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Summary: An Interesting And Fun Book!
Review: When I first started reading Dreamcatcher, I found myself wanting to give up on it. It wasn't because his writing was horrible or even because the story was dull, but it was because I was getting tired of all the overly described gas/burping problems that took place with the characters that were found in the woods. I understood after the first dozen times the problems that a couple of the characters were having in the gas and burping department but Stephen King described this stuff to death! I usually like reading books during my lunch break, but I learned to just put the book down when I wanted to eat. Nevertheless, I stuck with it and I really found myself immersed in this book's storyline, especially the one involving Jonesy and Mr. Gray. I know that Henry and Duddits were key players in the book, but, Jonesy and Mr. Gray stole the show, as far as I was concerned. I loved the mind games that Jonesy and Mr. Gray were playing with each other throughout the book and these "two" made the book very fun-to-read. This was my first time reading one of Stephen King's books and now that I have an idea what to expect, I am looking forward to trying some of his other books.
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Summary: WELCOME BACK, STEVE
Review: I've read the majority of Mr. King's books and have always enjoyed his page-turning style even when the story itself did not seem up-to-par. "Dreamcatcher" really kept my interest up for the full length and it is great to see Mr. King still able to write with his famous vigor after the terrible accident. One thing I really liked about "Dreamcatcher" was the ending. I have sometimes felt disappointed with Stephen's endings that often show the evil losing to the story's hero(es), but hinting that the evil has actually survived and moved on. Geez, my tongue itches.
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Summary: FULL OF SURPRISES
Review: Every chapter was a new direction and totally unpredictable.
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Summary: Don't waste your time.
Review: This is, hands down, Stephen King's worst work since "The Dark Half". Formerly a diehard fan, I have now vowed to never again spend my time with a new novel by Stephen King. Although shorter than some of his most recent work, this book rambles from page one, going on tangents that make no sense and have no apparent destination. The characters are bland, except for Duddits who can be best described as sickly sweet and who utters not one understandable word through the entire book. Every line of his dialouge (Ay ooo-eevviie-ooo ood urn ook) is immediately repeated (so as to be translated) by another character. The author seems to have gotten bored with his premise two thirds of the way through the book. What starts out as an alien presence overtaking the (questionable) hero's body is suddenly revealed to be some kind of time-warp mind trick which proves the hero to be in control of the alien, rather than vice-versa. And how do the good guys escape and save the world? Not by a clever turn of plot or inguenuity on their (or the author's) part, let me assure you. It seems as if the writer has befuddled himself nearly as much as he bufuddles the readers and the good guys triumph by a conference call of minds and (from what I could tell) imagine the alien to death. All orchastrated by the ever sweet Duddits, (gag) whose dying words are "I ove oo, Eenney" (I love you, Henry.) Perhaps that line would be better untranslated. I'm sorry Steve. It's been a long and wonderful relationship but you've changed. I have to leave you now, and keep myself company with memories of the good times--those published prior to 1992.
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Summary: Dreaming isn't easy when reading this book before bed!
Review: With 292 customer reviews already listed for this book- I thought- should I bother? But I really have to put in my two cents. I began to like Stephen King again with Hearts in Atlantis and The Green Mile. Gone was the Gore of Cujo and The Tommyknockers. And along comes Dreamcatchers. The gore is back. But somehow after a reprieve from King's more graphic novels, this one works. It's truly gross (yet, thank goodness, humorous). I found myself making weird grunting and groaning sounds on the couch next to my spouse as we read at night- truly overwhelmed with the slimy, bloody, gruesome details King offers. Ya just gotta wonder how someone's mind can make up stuff like this...Stephen may be normal in some respects but when it comes to his imagination, well...something's just plain nuts about someone who can envision this! Anyway, it's a great summer horror book. Lots of action and great character development. Just don't read it at night unless you're a really sound sleeper. And warn anyone around you that you may subject them to sudden outbursts of loud yelps of disbelief and nausea. Have fun and stay out of the woods!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I used to be a big fan of Stephen King, and bought his books as soon as they were published. After being really disappointed in "Pet Sematary", I only bought his books once in awhile, and they just never seemed as good as "The Shining" or "The Stand" or "Firestarter". I decided to give "Dreamcatcher" a try, and was disappointed in it as well. It took a couple of hundred pages before I could keep the four main characters straight, and King's characterizations were always one of his strongest points - you got to know the main characters, and truly cared about what happened to them. I also found the symptoms of infection to the alien virus (extreme flatulence and giving "birth" to the monsters from the bowels) to be kind of juvenile. Surely King can be a bit more creative than that! Quite a few sections seemed like they could have been co-written by Chris Carter, as they were so close to "X-Files" episodes. After making it all the way to the end (572 pages in the edition I read), I found the conclusion very confusing and unsatisfying. I realize that King wrote "Dreamcatcher" as he was recovering from the terrible accident that thankfully didn't kill him, and I'm thrilled to see him back in action. Taking this novel on its own merit, however, it just isn't one of King's better books.
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Summary: Vintage King!
Review: Only Stephen King can take you on a voyage of the mind as he does in "Dreamcatcher." A masterfully written psychological masterpiece has four teenage boys bonded in friendship, only to have the relationship bonded even more strongly by a Down's Syndrome boy named Duddits. Charming, witty, frightening, tender, page-turning suspense from the master. There are points in the novel where you cannot discern which mental state is real or a dream. Aliens, telepathy, and friendship are all present here. Hang on for the psychological ride of your life!!!!
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Summary: One of my favorites!
Review: I loved this book! I have been a Stephen King reader for years and years, and this one is in my top five! Why? Because I liked it! As always in King's novels, the characters are the story; the plot is merely in the background. These four (make that five!) have a bond so strong that they can take on creatures from another planet. Of course I can't say much about it without giving away the story but, trust me, it's a hunting trip (and the lovable and ultra special fifth person) that you'll never forget. OK. Yes. It didn't have the same depth as his other novels and it's not so much of a struggle between good and evil. It's an easy read, but some part do send a chill up yout spine. Trust me! It's worth it! K
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Summary: He did it, again, finally!
Review: It's been a long time since I've had "scary" dreams from reading Stephen King's books & as I was nearing the end of the story, I dozed off & was awakened a few hours later from a scary dream. I "love" when his books do "that" to me! It's about time, Stevie!
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Summary: WOW!
Review: How does he do it? This was the second best King book I ever read (The Stand was my favorite). Buy it, cherish it, you will love it.
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