Duma Key
by Stephen King
Duma Key by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 73.8K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 611 pages.
About Duma Key
From the Flap:NO MORE THAN A DARK PENCIL LINE ON A BLANK PAGE. A HORIZON LINE, MAYBE, BUT ALSO A SLOT FOR BLACKNESS TO POUR THROUGH . . . A terrible construction site accident takes Edgar Freemantle's right arm and scrambles his memory and his mind, leaving him with little but rage as he begins the ordeal of rehabilitation. A marriage that produced two lovely daughters suddenly ends, and Edgar begins to wish he hadn't survived the injuries that could have killed him. He wants out. His psychologist, Dr. Kamen, suggests a "geographic cure," a new life distant from the Twin Cities and the building business Edgar grew from scratch. And Kamen suggests something else. "Edgar does anything make you happy?" "I used to sketch." "Take it up again. You need hedges . . . hedges against the night."Edgar leaves Minnesota for a rented house on Duma Key, a stunningly beautiful, eerily undeveloped splinter of the Florida coast. The sun setting into the Gulf of Mexico and the tidal rattling of shells on the beach call out to him, and Edgar draws. A visit from Ilse, the daughter he dotes on, starts his movement out of solitude. He meets a kindred spirit in Wireman, a man reluctant to reveal his own wounds, and then Elizabeth Eastlake, a sick old woman whose roots are tangled deep in Duma Key. Now Edgar paints, sometimes feverishly, his exploding talent both a wonder and a weapon. Many of his paintings have a power that cannot be controlled. When Elizabeth's past unfolds and the ghosts of her childhood begin to appear, the damage of which they are capable is truly devastating.The tenacity of love, the perils of creativity, the mysteries of memory and the nature of the supernatural--Stephen King gives us a novel as fascinating as it is gripping and terrifying.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 611 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 73,807 |
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What genre is Duma Key?
Duma Key is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Duma Key worth reading?
Based on 73.8K reader ratings, Duma Key has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Duma Key?
Duma Key has 611 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Duma Key?
Duma Key was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Duma Key?
The ISBN-13 for Duma Key is 9781416552510.0.
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