I’ve just started Stephen King’s Under the Dome and I’m hooked! I’ve joined the #DomeAlong—a two-month readalong organized by Natalie aka Coffee and Book Chic. This group read runs through July 27th. So sign up and join us!
I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t read much King lately … partly because his books are just so darn scary that I can’t sleep afterwards. This book, however, has been billed as more of a psychological thriller, hopefully not too gory.
I will say that Under the Dome is pretty intriguing right from the start. I’m only about 20 pages in, but already I have that tingly thrill of anticipation that I used to get from watching LOST.
No matter how much I love a book (Harry Potter, A Song of Fire and Ice), I tend to get antsy when books stretch over 1,000 pages. I start to crave that feeling of satisfaction you get when you finish.
Enter #DomeAlong, with fabulous reading tweeps who will keep up the energy and fun with blog posts and banter on twitter as we slog through this together. Even before I cracked the book, I totally got into the spirit by reading all the tweets. Come on Under the Dome and join us!
Under the Dome comes out in paperback on June 11 (not too late to join us) and the CBS mini-series debuts Mon June 24th.
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Yay! I’m happy you’re participating! This is my first Stephen King readalong so I’m pretty psyched! And I know the feeling you’re talking about exactly! Even though I’ve only watched a few Lost episodes, I need to get on finishing that, I can still understand what you’re saying. I feel the anticipation building, and I just know that s**t’s gonna hit the fan. lol 😛 It wouldn’t be a King book if it didn’t feel that way!
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Hi Courtney! Yes the tension is building right from the start. I love that … when I get sucked in so fast. Also, is this you?
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Your gravatar links to a non-working WordPress page. No doubt some mischief by them … they are very sneaky that way.
Sarah
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Thank you for joining! This is going to be one heck of a crazy ride, but it’s really the only way to kick the summer off just right. I’m hooked right away and couldn’t put it down. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get pulled into the book in one siting and get through a couple hundred pages. The story is crazy, bizarre, and frightening to see society break down. Stephen King is the only way to get back into the reading groove for me! 🙂
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Yes, yes! I have been backed up on some work reading but settling in w/Under the Dome tonite. I can already tell that I will love it. You are making *great* progress! Big book to tote around. Also, thx for organizing! I needed this.
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