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FIRST TIME ON AUDIO...
An Unabridged Novella Unavailable In Any Collection!
Tapping into our primal fears of modern technology that made Cell a #1 bestseller, Stephen King sets his sights on the latest high-tech gadget in UR, in which a mysterious e-book reader opens a disturbing window into other worlds.
Reeling from a painful break-up, English instructor and avid book lover Wesley Smith is haunted by his ex-girlfriend's parting shot: "Why can't you just read off the computer like everyone else?" He buys an e-book reader out of spite, but soon finds he can use the device to glimpse realities he had never before imagined, discovering literary riches beyond his wildest dreams...and all-too-human tragedies that surpass his most terrible nightmares.
From vintage cars (Christine and From a Buick 8) to household appliances (Maximum Overdrive) to exercise equipment (Stationary Bike), Stephen King has mesmerized us with tales of apparently ordinary machines that take on lives of their own. UR gives this classic theme an up-to-the-minute spin, resulting in a horror masterpiece for our time and for the ages.
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"Despite sections of this story sounding like a commercial for the Kindle, the premise is great and could have easily filled an entire novel. This read is fun and fast-paced and it's over before you really want it to be. A major Dark Tower tie-in caps this one off nicely, but if you haven't read that series you may be left scratching your head a bit. Overall I really enjoyed the story and would recommend it. As with most of his tie-ins, knowledge of the Dark Tower series is not required, it just makes it a bit more fun. And with the short length you have very little to risk, jump in and give it a shot!"
— Joey (4 out of 5 stars)
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"King reminds us why he's the master of the novella."
— Amazon.com, editorial review
UR Listener Reviews
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" Buenisima novela corta, se lee muy rapido, ideal para leer en la tablet jaja "
— Patricia, 1/24/2014 -
" An interesting premise for sure, but a poor ending in my humble opinion. "
— Tom, 1/22/2014 -
" Good but not great short story. King makes great use of a Kindle as the "MacGuffin" and creates some memorable characters in very few words which should result in a very good story but he lets the reader down by holding back at the conclusion of the story. "
— Anthony, 1/8/2014 -
" I swear I think SK is drinking again! He has been churning out one fabulous story after another! If I hadn't had enough reasons NOT to buy a Kindle or sinmilar device this story has definately pushed me further into my "real books only" corner. If I bought an e-reader I would certainly get one that was a direct portal to hell and not get away with just a visit from the Paradox Police. "
— Jennifer, 1/6/2014 -
" Seems I'm actually meeting Mr. Stephen King next month at RiverRun Bookstore (yay), I picked up this 2 hours book on tape at the libary during the recent NHPR Fall Fundraising Drive (yes, I paid my dues). I loved it! If you've every thought of buying a Kindle, you won't want to miss this tale...it's the creepy rather than gory side of King. "
— Beth, 12/27/2013 -
" IT was ok, but under King's average. A quick reading and very entertaining for a couple hours, however I did expect more because it is Stephen King. I think is a perfect book to read on a plane or in a vacation. "
— Eunice, 12/10/2013 -
" For the Stephen King lover only. Sometimes I wonder what he is thinking, but I love him anyway.. "
— Nancy, 11/25/2013 -
" Loved this story. It reads more like one of his short stories. I was VERY surprised with the Dark Tower tie ins! Also a mention to one of his short stories, but I can't recall the name of it. Quick read and very fun! "
— Nancy, 9/29/2013 -
" Delightful! :) "
— Lauren, 9/20/2013 -
" Nothing more than a glorified advertisement for the Kindle. Extremely lame and shameless. "
— Chris, 8/29/2013 -
" Waste of time and $2.99. Less of a novella than a sketch, and not a particularly good sketch at that. King does a fine job of mopping up what little romance and mystery there was left of the Dark Tower series and throwing it in the incinerator. "
— Der-shing, 8/25/2013 -
" Love that this was written right when the Kindle came out. Amazon even gave King a pink Kindle like the one in the story. It seemed very similar to 11/22/63 to me. "
— Jill, 7/29/2013 -
" Fun little SK short story. "
— Amy, 7/20/2013 -
" An entertaining read, it deserves a 4.5 stars rating, but not quite a 5. The oddness of the story itself pulls you in right away, and you'll remain confused and flabbergasted until the very end! "
— Kimber, 5/20/2013 -
" 3.5 really. I'd give it 4 stars except he brought in the Dark Tower and the Low Men right at the end... Otherwise, typical Stephen King short story. And, this story furthers my conviction to not buy a Kindle. I noticed they do have them in hot pink now...ominous. "
— Lori, 2/13/2013 -
" Can't really go wrong with Stephen King. A story for the Kindle about the Kindle Stephen King style. "
— Arnold, 1/15/2013 -
" Just a short one - maybe 100 pages. Kinda funny to read about a kindle while you are using one. ;) "
— Rachel, 12/13/2012 -
" Very clever piece by Mr. King. A quick read about the impact of a rogue Kindle on a small college professor. Great setting and characters. My only regret was the novella length. I wanted even more. The master never fails to please. "
— Evan, 9/8/2012 -
" Really short, but not a bad read. Not terribly original, but he did a good job of making the story revolve around the Kindle. I still don't see myself reading a lot of Stephen King though. "
— John, 7/20/2012 -
" Very disappointed. I thought this would be a GREAT story, it centered around a PINK Kindle, but no, slow and lame. Can I get my money back? "
— Jari, 4/10/2012 -
" This is definitely a Kindle (best device ever) advertisement but still a very fun story. Not the greatest King work, but a quick, enjoyable, and worthwhile read, albeit a bit too quick in the end. "
— Matthew, 1/16/2012 -
" A short but nice read. I would recommend it especially to readers who are familiar with THE DARK TOWER and HEARTS IN ATLANTIS. If you don't know these books the ending of UR may seem confusing to you. "
— Matt, 9/28/2011 -
" I have herd this was the first eBook king wrote and have to say it is a damn good if quick read. Though can be a bit confusing at time as I'm sure it touch on his dark tower opus. But good to read in the morning commute "
— John, 8/13/2011
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 Holter Graham
Holter Graham, winner of three of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voice of the Year awards, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks and earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, his film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As the World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order, and New York Undercover. He received a BA degree from Skidmore College and an MFA from Vermont College.