A review by jackelynvb
Under the Dome, by Stephen King
5.0
I've never had the urge to shake an author's hand until reading this book. But, kudos to you, Mr. King! What made this book so appealing was the concept of a trapped city with no escape for its citizens. How often does a book make you appreciate the air you freely breathe?
One of the aspects which kept the excitement going throughout the novel were the characters and the interplay between them. There are the evil characters who enjoy the Dome's presence as an opportunity to take the role of dictator. Then there are the scared civilians. The crazed mobs. The hysteria caused by fear. The pollution and the weather changes play a role. All this with a little hopeful rationality peeking through from a select few 'good guys'.
It's most likely darker than what would normally happen in such a situation, unless you started out with Hitler as your mayor.
Was it a superb example of mastery of the English language? No! Don't take it as such - enjoy it for the plot and the apocolyptic undertone that gives just about anyone with human emotion a thrill.
One of the aspects which kept the excitement going throughout the novel were the characters and the interplay between them. There are the evil characters who enjoy the Dome's presence as an opportunity to take the role of dictator. Then there are the scared civilians. The crazed mobs. The hysteria caused by fear. The pollution and the weather changes play a role. All this with a little hopeful rationality peeking through from a select few 'good guys'.
It's most likely darker than what would normally happen in such a situation, unless you started out with Hitler as your mayor.
Was it a superb example of mastery of the English language? No! Don't take it as such - enjoy it for the plot and the apocolyptic undertone that gives just about anyone with human emotion a thrill.