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Don't be intimidated by the massive size of this extraordinary book! Stephen King has done it again with a novel that keeps his readers interested all the way through. At first glance, Under the Dome would seem to be a far-fetched science fiction tale about an invisible dome that encompasses a small Maine town. However, the story has so many relevant and compelling themes; global warming, terrorism, and the small-minded evil that exists within so much of small-town politics. I was sad when the book ended - I highly recommend it as the outstanding read of the year!
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Under the Dome by Stephen King
Lori Barrett, January 19, 2012
Don't be intimidated by the massive size of this extraordinary book! Stephen King has done it again with a novel that keeps his readers interested all the way through. At first glance, Under the Dome would seem to be a far-fetched science fiction tale about an invisible dome that encompasses a small Maine town. However, the story has so many relevant and compelling themes; global warming, terrorism, and the small-minded evil that exists within so much of small-town politics. I was sad when the book ended - I highly recommend it as the outstanding read of the year!