Guest Blogger: Book Review: Under the Dome

-This might come to a shock to you all but I love to read! (I know, I know- duh) Unfortunately, I don't always have the time to read whenever I want to. When Stephen King's Under the Dome came out, I was salivating to read it. Unfortunately, it's over 1000 pages and I just don't have the time right now. Forget the idea of a coffee table book, this sucker could be a coffee table all by itself. But my uber-amazing friend and editor Dawn (better known as Ms. Sparks to those of you in her English class) read it and has graciously written a guest posting, her own review of the book. Enjoy! RS-


When my best friend and confidant asked me to do a guest blog on Stephen King’s new novel, I was super excited! Not only do I love reading her blog and seeing all the clever things she has to say, I also had several things to say about this novel to others who enjoy reading. First off, for those who have never read or been a fan of King, you will be after reading this novel. I have always enjoyed his short stories but am now looking into his longer works as well. The novel is ingenious. The entire premise for the story is set in a small town that borders two other towns very closely. The book begins when, out of nowhere, a glass-like dome appears and drops down over the town, cutting it off from all other civilization. Terror ensues as you read the next several chapters and find out what happens to a town that was already corrupt when it got cut off from everyone in the outside world. The cast of characters in the novel are plentiful, but after the first couple of chapters, it is easy to keep everyone straight. Readers will fall in love with the small town cast as each character will remind them of someone they grew up with. The villain of the story is magnificent. I really applaud King for him, as he was truly a joy to read. The only quirk I had with the novel comes after reading 1,053 or so pages. The ending really bothered me. It felt rushed and uneventful. After all the build-up, I felt strangely let down. However, the bulk of the story more than makes up for the last twenty or so pages. This book was a delight to read and when it ended, I felt like a piece of me had left. I strongly recommend it to those of you who are avid readers. You will laugh, cry, curse, and be amazed at King’s wit and sarcasm. It is truly a FUN read!