Under the Dome
NEIRAD enilno edition
My first impression was The Simpsons Movie. The idea of “Under the Dome: A Novel” struck me as a copy of this popular movie. However, King said in an interview with Barnes and Nobles that he created the idea for “Under the Dome” 30 years prior to writing the book, even though it was not actually released until November of 2009. I was intrigued to find out that he would come up with such an intricate plot so many years ago, but after all, he is Stephen King.
Who is this well-known writer? This Maine native has sold more than 350 million copies of short stories and novels. Starting with a pen name of Richard Bachman, he churned out a few books, but the role has since then expanded to include novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, columnist, actor, television producer, and film director. His talent exceeds most in writing and his ability to create new ideas and tell the story intricately makes his novels some of the best.
“Under the Dome” is a detailed story, full of action and drama. The story starts out when the town of Chester Mill is separated from the rest of the world by some invisible wall, which causes hazard to the people. One of the government officials is corrupt and plans to wreak havoc on everyone in the dome. However, one family will stand up to him and his evil plot and will do whatever it takes to save the town, but obstacles will come in the way.
My opinion was that the book was absolutely fantastic. “Under the Dome” is jam packed with detail of the setting and overall one of the best books I have ever read. However, this doesn’t come without a lot of time and commitment. This 1074-page book is packed with detail and the story jumps from different people’s perspectives; sometimes it is even necessary to go back in the book and understand what had happened. However, the will to read on sustains to find out the story that follows. The plot is well developed and King makes sure every part leads up to one point; he wrote this book like a roller coaster with back-to-back climaxes that will keep you reading until the very end. Despite the shortcomings, I would still recommend adding “Under the Dome: A Novel” to your 2010 reading list.
