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Once upon a time, in the haunted city of Derry, four boys stood together and did a brave thing. It was something that changed them in ways they could never begin to understand.
Twenty-five years after saving a Down's-syndrome kid from bullies, Beav, Henry, Pete, and Jonesy -- now men with separate lives and separate problems -- reunite in the woods of Maine for their annual hunting trip. But when a stranger stumbles into their camp, disoriented and mumbling something about lights in the sky, chaos erupts. Soon, the four friends are plunged into a horrifying struggle with a creature from another world where their only chance of survival is locked in their shared past -- and in the Dreamcatcher.
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"The movie got me interested in reading this book. There were elements of the book that I liked, but the story seemed very drawn out. I also liked the ending concept of the movie better, but this was still a worthwhile read."
— Mark (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A frenzied, multilayered, every-accelerating nightmare.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“King supplies enough spooky effects and space aliens to meet his usual quota of weird frissons…There is also a new urgency. In this craftily phantasmagoric story about dreams, telepathy, and extraterrestrials, the emphasis on fear than on the shared will and capacity to survive…Makes for great midnight reading.”
— New York Times -
“King retains his crown.”
— Guardian (London) -
“One of his most haunting and suspenseful works to date…proves once again why he is the reigning master of dark fiction…Do not start Dreamcatcher late at night unless you’re prepared to read straight through until daybreak.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
Dreamcatcher Listener Reviews
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" a good vacation book, but it could've been shortened by 200 pages, typical King. I wouldn't put it in my top ten King books. "
— Timothy, 2/17/2014 -
" I could never get past the second chapter. I have never been bored by a book before. I was expecting a Stephen King novel to be better. The sad thing is...I tried reading it three different times and I STILL couldn't get past the first few chapters. So sad. "
— Vassi, 2/14/2014 -
" Good book. The monster in this one a parasite mind-reader. Was hopeing Pete and Beav would........in the end but that would spoil the story. Anyway, Lets move on TYPE OF STORY. "
— Keith, 2/14/2014 -
" My favorite Stephen King novel.... Not his usual writing style, but amazing nevertheless. "
— Kelly-lynn, 2/9/2014 -
" I enjoyed reading this book and watching the story develop. However, the ending was a real let down, after going on such an amazing ride throughout the book. I expected better from SK. "
— Dana, 2/8/2014 -
" I will never, ever read Stephen King again. "
— Stella, 2/5/2014 -
" This one still haunts my me in my nightmares... "
— Leslie, 1/23/2014 -
" Not as good as i thought it would be. "
— Lindy, 1/21/2014 -
" Typical Steven King. Weird, creepy, and mildly entertaining. Like eating bad junk food. Not something you'd like to do all the time, but every once in a while when you just can help yourself..... you gotta do it! "
— Liloredhead, 1/13/2014 -
" Friendship between main characters is what is driving the story at the moment. I'm enjoying the depth at which King strives to develop his characters throughout the story. I'm only 270 pages in. "
— Ben, 10/30/2013 -
" This was a very intriging book with a a grabbing plot and suspenseful storyline. It had very believable characters who were good at heart without coming off as fake. I really liked the plot of the book and "
— Tenaya, 10/18/2013 -
" took me awhile to read cuz i lost the book for about a month. overall it was ok but yet weird with aliens and this fungus? growing everywhere. and pete being immune?? "
— ¿Lôre?, 9/22/2013 -
" The Bronze Horseman "
— Lori, 8/19/2013 -
" So far, one of my favorite books. Although scary in some parts; it also had humour. Ths book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. "
— Katie, 8/6/2013 -
" For some strange reason this book reminds me of the words 'cellar door'. I can't seem to place it. It is either referred to in the book or I must've watched Donnie Darko right after reading it. Anyhow it's not too bad for a Stephen King book, I'm obviously not a fan. "
— La, 7/19/2013 -
" I didn't think it was possible for the movie to be worst than the book... but it was. "
— Allison, 3/7/2013 -
" Very dark (as usual for King) - but riveting. Good sci-fi - some over the top gross. "
— Brian, 12/30/2012 -
" I only read to page 33, but it bored me. "
— Sjon, 10/16/2012 -
" Just gross. "
— Amy, 6/13/2012 -
" The only one of King's books that truly grossed me out. "
— Jane, 3/11/2012 -
" great plot great read "
— Sussan, 7/26/2011 -
" I loved this book. I could not put it down!!! "
— Gary, 6/11/2011 -
" It took me forever but I finally finished this! A great read. "
— Heather, 6/1/2011
About Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
About Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn is an American film, television, and stage actor. He graduated from Union College in 1969 and then spent two years at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre school in England. He is best known for his roles in several Frank Darabont films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Majestic. His is also featured in numerous television roles, most recently in the adaptation of The Walking Dead comic book series. In addition to his film and television performances, DeMunn has lent his voice to several audio books, including The Colorado Kid, Dreamcatcher, and Letters for Emily.