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Summary: Don't write a book review based on an audio tape!!
Review: It's understandable that you might not have gotten the information out of the audio tape but don't review a book from it. All the information that people said was lacking was told in the book. The weasels are bacteria that lives in the body till too big than break out (he compared their stages in the body to active yougurt bacteria cultures). The differences between the byrus and the weasels were also described in detail in the book. This was an awesome book to read and it "read very quickly." I could not get through the entire Stand because it got predictable after the groups of good and bad people met up respectively. This book was MUCH BETTER because it wasn't as predictable (for me anyway). If you like books that aren't predictable like I do, you will love this book along with his other lesser known book Desperation. Don't pass this one up on a review based on an audio tape!!!
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Summary: Don't believe the negative reviews!!
Review: I haven't read too many of his books yet (Sa. Lot, Carrie, Stand, Pet Sem., Night. and Dream., Desperation, Grav. Shift, Regulators, Hearts of Atl.), but out of all of them, I rate this one, Hearts of Atlantis (1st and 3rd Stories), Desperation and Salem's Lot the best. Dreamcatcher and the first story of Hearts of Atlantis left me wanting to read more. This story was written by him while he was recovering from his injuries and it seems like he put ALL that recovery time into it. It is an excellent story and I especially like the parts when the character's are living through the tunnels of their minds especially the "main conflicting mind battles" of the main character. It really gets you thinking about how your mind works. It took me a while to buy this book because I associated it right away with some of the weirder science fiction type stories out there but it's not like that at all. It is very scary and some of the morals played out by the character's are very scary because of the reality they mimic (you'll know what I mean if you read it, I don't want to ruin the surprises by describing more).
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Summary: One of King's lesser efforts
Review: King's not known for tight, disciplined writing, and this novel is an example of him at his most careless. I have to agree with the reader who said he could benefit from a merciless editor. The story is remarkably thin for an over 800 page novel. It's the length of a civil war epic, yet the tale is a simple one and involves a small cast of characters. It starts out strongly enough, with a series of vignettes introducing us to the main characters. We learn about their pasts, and there are ominous hints about what the future holds for them. This being a King novel, the reader can guess that it's not good. After that we travel to the Maine wilderness, where the friends gather for their annual hunting trip. Things take a bad turn when they run into two strangers who are not what they seem. King does a good job here with a convincing depiction of male comradery. He also manages to find some grissly new twists on some old science fiction themes. After a while he begins to repeat himself however, and the story really begins to bog down. There are some plot developements that are just ridiculous, like the killer shrubbery in The Shining. One is a looooooooong psychic battle that takes place in a wharehouse that is supposed to represent one characters mind. It's ridiculous, and undercuts whatever suspense King has going at that point. It's something of a shame since much of this book is effective. Somewhere in this bad 800 page novel is a fairly decent 400 page science fiction thriller, I bet. Perhaps King should spend a little more time editing and refining his work before he moves on to the next thing.
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Summary: Benn awhile....
Review: I thought this was very remenisent of old stephen king, it was a good read for a long car ride, I just hate that the most likeable characters are the ones who croak, but it was still a good book.
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Summary: Disappointed and confused
Review: First, I must admit that I am a Stephen King fanatic, I have purchased (to the detriment of my checking account) and read every one of his books. The vast majority have provided me with hours of entertainment and sheer pleasure, with a few notable exceptions, ie; Tom Gordon, Gerald's Game. Unfortunately I have now added 'Dreamcatcher' to the DUD list. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book but became bored and then completely confused. Will someone please explain the ending to me? One minute Mr. Gray is controlling Jonsey's body and the next we are being told that he never existed? That it had something to do with Jonsey's accident and comatose state while in the hospital?? TOTALLY CONFUSED!
I will continue to eagerly await any new novel by Stephen King and I will forever be a huge fan but I can't, in good conscience, recommend Dreamcatcher.
I yearn for more books like 'The Talisman' which is and always has been my favourite.
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Summary: Excellent book.... not for the unintelligent though
Review: This is a great book. I've read about 10 King books and this rates in the top third for sure. I think one of my favorite things about this book is how unique it is for King. For example, part of the plot occurrs in the "Dreamworld" - aliens come from outer space, etc. Loved the X-filesesque vibe too. It's complex though, and as you can see below, the unintelligent have had a rough time with this book. But stick with it. It's really a great one. It has a very riveting and satisfying final 100 pages too. Well worth your time! (p.s. I grade King on a curve - if this wasn't a King book, I'd give it 5 stars)
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Summary: King is back in the saddle...
Review: King wrote this long novel while recuperating from the pediestrian-car accident that nearly killed him, and unfortunately, it does show. The story of an alien fungus invading our minds is not as well plotted and suspenseful as most of King's books, nor is it as fun. But all of us fans are grateful that the master of the modern horror novel is still churning out an entertaining read, even if it is not up to the standards of his earlier works.
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Summary: Sure it's more of the same. I'll take another helping!
Review: The avid King fan won't find a whole lot new in Dreamcatcher, but this by no means keeps the book from being an entertaining read. It's kind of like an episode of Scooby Doo ' the characters always wear the same clothes, the music and backgrounds are the same, but it's still fun to watch ' at least for Scooby fans. And speaking of meddling kids, this book is loaded with them ' meddling kinds on the ethereal plain, giving fits to ET's evil twin. One outstanding quality of Dreamcatcher is its dark humor. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. The Eggman ' yeah, that's a gem. Bottom line: Not King's best work -- better to borrow it than buy it (I swiped my Dad's copy)-- but, in the end, it was worth the five sittings it took me to read.
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Summary: I loved Dreamcatcher... it was unique
Review: Stephen King - just so damn good. Even though my bookshelf is full of new-age authors like Starhawk and old classics like Orwell and Huxley - Stephen King's books, old and new, just blow me away. Dreamcatcher is great. Totally new themes and a real 2000-esqueness. UFO's, secret military campaigns, alien implants... sounds like SK has been listening to Art Bell or something. Don't listen to reviewers complaining of recycled plots. This book is a totally new experience. And it's a white-knuckle roller-coaster ride all the way. p.s. Hats off to Duddsie
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Summary: I decided to love it
Review: I love stephen king. i have always tended to become very involved in his stories, i.e. stay up until the wee hours of the morning just to finish one more page........ anyway, for a while there i was starting to notice a big change in his writing, the way he depicted his characters, etc. i was disappointed to say the least because that was what drew me to his books. But i have found with dreamcatcher, the same old king i used to know. Dreamcatcher reminded me a lot of IT. I enjoyed it and I am glad i bought it. I may even listen to it again, all 20 cd's.
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