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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I just couldn't wait to get my hands on this novel. I bought it on its release date and started in on it immediately, and I thought it did begin with a lot of promise. But, within 200 pages, I could really tell that King wasn't up to his usual self, especially compared to his last full-length effort, Bag of Bones. In comparison, BoB was an absolute masterpiece. This is the first time I've read a King novel where the main characters came across as flat and lifeless--usually, if anything, he spends too much time developing them with back story, but that was definitely not the case in Dreamcatcher. The story moved along fairly well, I guess, but the final couple hundred pages were nothing but a long drawn-out chase scene. Heck, even compared to his early novel The Running Man, this one falls flat on its face. I honestly can't think of a novel of his that I've enjoyed any less; even The Regulators, which was developed from a screenplay, put Dreamcatcher to shame. That's not to say that Dreamcatcher is all bad--at his very worst, King towers over the pretentious drool spewed forth by the likes of Poppy Brite and John Shirley, but still, I feel let down. I can't remember the last time I read a King novel and wanted to get the darn thing over with, but this time I found myself trudging through the last hundred or so pages just looking forward to putting the book aside so I could read something I actually enjoyed.
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Summary: Not quite a classic
Review: See storyline summary above. When I started reading this novel I thought I was in for a treat. It started out with all the classic Stephen King elements. As I progressed with the novel I began to change my mind. For one thing I think it was to long. Normally, as with classic King, the longer the better, but this story seemed to drag a bit at times. At times it also becomese a little confusing as to the perspective of the narrative. Such as when, where and who this perspective is coming from. An enjoyable novel overall for the true Stephen King fan and it's better than a couple of his previous novels, but it just isn't comparable to 'The Stand' or 'It'. Recommended for Stephen King fans.
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Summary: First "King" book I regret buying!
Review: I have been reading Stephen King books since discovering "The Stand" at the age of 14. (over 20 years now) But this is the first one that I would even consider returning. I kept thinking that it would get better and it never did. While there were some good parts, there were certainly not enough. I just hope that this was a result of too much time since the last book and the ol' writing skills were a little rusty. I look forwarded to the next one. Everyone deserves a second chance.
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Summary: Slowstarter even for King
Review: I'm not too excited about this, actually. I thought this one felt a lot in tone and mood as The Tommyknockers, easily the weakest King novel of them all. The punch isn't really packed here, I'd expected more. The first 250 pages were the hardest to get through. I wouldn't compare this to IT. In a sense of scope, it is, but on the whole... I dunno. That multi-angled thingee could have been done sharper. This is just too blunt.
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Summary: Insertion of personal political opinions diminishes the book
Review: This is much improved over the last several novels by Mr. King; It is exciting without being grotesque, entertaining without the inclusion of injuries and crimes against children, and certainly worth the time spent reading it and the money spent buying it; HOWEVER, Mr. King inserts a few of his own opinions regarding our last presidential election and these opinions detract from and diminish the book. Perhaps he is forgetting that half the voters in this country voted for each candidate, or perhaps he doesn't mind alienating half his readers. The fact is, Mr. King is an author, not a national leader or opinion maker or policy setter and if the public wants to know his political views, we'll ask. As for me, I've bought my last King novel.
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Summary: Dud. Its.
Review: A cast of diverse characters plus a potential Armageddon. Sound like The Stand? Get set to be disappointed. Dreamcatcher follows suit with today's popular adventure story formula: Flawed but brave hero(ine/s) up against evil must overcome physical and mental pain in order to save the entire human race. And maybe eat some bacon on the way. What I want in a book is a new idea, or flawless execution of a timeless idea. This book provides neither. Average suspense, average surprise, average conflict. And I feel that King tries to manipulate empathy from his readers by giving the protagonists mental and physical ailments. There is a wonderful layering of "bad guys," each with their own malevolent agenda. It is impossible to rank one over the rest, for each villan ranges in motivation, insanity, depth, and intensity. The bad part is that the "good guys" are hard to rank too, so it reads somewhat impassively as a result. But, I have been a die-hard Stephen King fan for 15 years, and I relate to his writing style and voice as if he were an erratic but well-meaning pen pal. Pick it up for some cheap thrills--it is a quick read, and there are a half-dozen glorious little images and asides.
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Summary: Just good to be back in King's world.
Review: There is something about diving into a King novel that is like nothing else! I have read everything Mr. King has ever written, and for the most part, I love his writing, his sense of humor, his characterization. I was a little disappointed when I started this novel, like everyone else, I was anticipating another "It", or "Stand", but as I got into it(200 pgs. or so), I found that I was coming to know the characters, and getting involved in their lives. I love the King-isms of all his books and I just enjoyed being with him again through another story. True fans of King will like this book for that reason only. Anyone who hasn't read King, should not start with this novel; this is for true King lovers only.
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Summary: Dreamcatcher - Not just a bag of bones..
Review: One of the most respected authors in literature today has crafted for us a cunning novel of Nightmares and Psycological terros through a tale of alien invasion. When Beav, Henry, Pete, and Jonesy, (friends since childhood, linked together in ways they are only beginning to understand) go into the woods on their annual hunting trip, they are unaware that they will soon be fighting for their lives, their minds, and thier planet. The first quarter of the book reads a little slow, but is needed to set up the strange link the freinds share and to connect us emotionally with the characters. At first galnce i was terrified that Mr. King had "borrowed" the basic plot from the movie "Alien" and had turned it into a book based on earth. However, after reading further the story evolves into a disturbing portrayle of the human psyche and its fight to survive - despite the odds. Kings use of a constant theme - dreams - helps to easily interconnect the different characters and their experiences, and to help make this one of the most original extraterrestrial stories thet i've come across. Though not as wonderfull as some of Kings earlier novels (see The Tommyknockers) it was still a pleasure to read... and grip.
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Summary: Good, but the "dream sequences" dragged on too many times
Review: More of a science fiction book rather than a thriller. The first half is great as he introduces the characters and their lifestyles and the ending is a real page turner too. But Stephen King (as we all know) goes into a 2 to 3 page tangent of totally unrelated memories or dreams or thoughts that have NOTHING to do with the story, or at least, never takes us FORWARD in the story. It was very hard to get through some parts of this, I'd suggest that if you get stuck (like I did many times) in one of his many "tangents", just skim it quickly, until you find the real story again. You won't lose the storyline, don't worry.
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Summary: Very good....
Review: As someone who loves Stephen King and reads practically everything he writes I have to tell everyone that this ISN'T his best work but then I haven't read anything that would rank as his best for years. So I have to say that this book is exceptional and even with it's rather large size is well worth the ride. If the first few chapters don't thrill you keep reading it DOES get better. Can't wait for his next book....
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