God knows (and Carole), I am not a professional book reviewer, I simply like to talk about the books I have read. So, thank you for allowing my indulgence, and remember that is all this is!
Duma Key by Stephen King published 2008
This book is rich in character development and light on horror. The main characters are complex and interesting, they are also depressed, struggling to make sense of life. They are trying to find ways to pull themselves out their personal life tragedies and ensuing blue funk. Despite the underlying sadness, these characters are quirky, interesting, and yes, even fun.
A little of the quirkiness rubbed off on me, as I have taken on a new term of endearment for everyone I know of either gender, “muchacho.” The second quirk or idiom I have taken away from the novel came from a sentence where sidekick character Jerome Wireman says to Edgar Freemantle, the main character, “… f***-it and crawl in a bucket”; I have modified this little phrase to: “f***-it in a bucket.” Alarmingly, it has been my response to most everything since. The reversion to childhood has begun.
The supernatural is an element of the story, but it is so subdued it is almost like a metaphor for something else —- fill in the blank on how you want to apply it. This could almost be an Oprah book. 🙂
If you are looking for something like The Stand or The Black House series, this is not it. If you enjoyed Bag of Bones you will enjoy Duma Key. I enjoyed all of the previously mentioned works and I enjoyed Duma Key.
God might know—but Carole has no clue as to whether or not you’re a professional book reviewer. You are however, a professional photographer, so your lack of book reviews is forgiven. Besides—I’ve moved on. I’ve found Ann!