60 pages 2 hours read

Stephen King

Duma Key

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Stephen King's Duma Key, after a life-altering accident, Edgar Freemantle relocates to a Florida island where he discovers his paintings possess eerie, supernatural powers. Befriending locals Jerome Wireman and Elizabeth Eastlake, Edgar uncovers a malevolent force linked to Elizabeth's past, compelling him to face the dark entity and stop its destructive influence. The novel includes themes of psychological terror, loss, and violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Stephen King's Duma Key masterfully blends horror and suspense with rich character development and evocative prose. Praised for its intricate plot and vivid descriptions, readers find it both compelling and haunting. However, some critique its length and pacing. Overall, it's a potent mix of psychological intrigue and supernatural elements that captivates.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Duma Key?

Readers who relish psychological horror blended with elements of supernatural mystery, akin to Stephen King's Bag of Bones or Peter Straub's Ghost Story, will thoroughly enjoy Duma Key. Ideal for those captivated by deeply flawed protagonists and atmospheric tension, it offers a haunting exploration of art, trauma, and recovery.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

770L

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Fantasy

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Emotions/Behavior: Fear

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Topics

Religion / Spirituality