View Full Version : Bracket #12: Under the Dome (2009)
Under the Dome, 2009
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Please vote for Under the Dome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Dome) using the following scale:
5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it
If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.
Because of the ending, which I disagree with but accept, I can't give this one a 5, so it gets a 4. The characters drove this tale more than the story itself, and I really liked that about it.
candy
04-07-2010, 10:09 AM
meh! may feel different on a reread, but one of my least favourites
ooops... I was so looking forward to reading it...
Tito_Villa
04-07-2010, 10:22 AM
I agree about the ending, it really seemed rushed to me and its a shame after such a brilliant build-up ... 4
Was thinking either 4 or 5, but went with 5. Really does have that lucid feel of a vintage King novel.
Daghain
04-07-2010, 10:34 AM
Waiting for the paperback to come out so I can read it. GRRR.
Waiting for the paperback to come out so I can read it. GRRR.
ditto, though, since the paperback isn't very likely to come out in time to meet me in Paris, I am beginning to think I'll buy whatever edition I see first...
The hardcover is a beautiful piece of book.
Kronz
04-07-2010, 11:45 AM
I can forgive the ending being less than 100% satisfying simply because the rest of the book was so enjoyable. Five from me, and I went into it thinking it was just going to be OK-ish.
Ageless Stranger
04-07-2010, 04:21 PM
The hardcover is a beautiful piece of book.
Agreed! It was the reason I started collecting hardcovers. I've been buying hardcovers of paperbacks I already have! ;)
I gave it a 5, mashed with gravy.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
04-08-2010, 05:17 PM
5. Only one it the past 10 years that I think I have ranked so highly
Ageless Stranger
04-08-2010, 06:01 PM
5. Only one it the past 10 years that I think I have ranked so highly
I know, right? (Mashed with gravy)
Motherfuckin popsicles bitch! :P
Chantarelle
04-08-2010, 06:26 PM
I can forgive the ending being less than 100% satisfying simply because the rest of the book was so enjoyable. Five from me, and I went into it thinking it was just going to be OK-ish.
That's what I loved most about this one. I've been so disappointed with his books for the last few years (probably everything since DTVII, although having said that, I haven't felt compelled to read a lot of his stuff since then) that when I got into this one, I REALLY got into it. Best book I've read of King's since I first found The Dark Tower
Woofer
04-09-2010, 06:19 AM
Also waiting to be able to afford to read it.
divemaster
04-09-2010, 11:03 AM
Wavered b/t 4 and 5...and going with 4. Very enjoyable read. Good story with good characters but just not in the rarefied air of my absolute favorites.
mikeC
04-09-2010, 03:09 PM
I really liked it. Moves superfast, hardly anything but quick descriptions and dialogue but still ended up being 1000+ pages.
I like how SK explained how his editor helped him cut the fat in the authors note.
On a side note it is THE WORST narrarted audiobook.
I hope that guy never reads another King book.
ur2ndbiggestfan
04-09-2010, 04:22 PM
I'm way behind on my reading, so have to give this a NEVER READ. Ask me again in two years.
Ageless Stranger
04-09-2010, 05:23 PM
I'm way behind on my reading, so have to give this a NEVER READ. Ask me again in two years.
That's a shame. But I can't say anything, because I just became a King fan about 2 or 3 years ago, so there's books out there that are really old that I've never read. Keep Under the Dome on your list. It's really good!
BROWNINGS CHILDE
04-09-2010, 06:34 PM
I'm way behind on my reading, so have to give this a NEVER READ. Ask me again in two years.
That's a shame. But I can't say anything, because I just became a King fan about 2 or 3 years ago, so there's books out there that are really old that I've never read. Keep Under the Dome on your list. It's really good!
Psst...Motherfuckin' Popsicles BITCH!!!!
It was the ending that kept me from giving this the top vote.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
04-09-2010, 09:37 PM
Yeah, the ending had alot of veracity issues, from a scientific perspective. I just didn't believe it. Although, I still enjoyed reading the novel, and as that is what I use as my tool for ranking, it still got a 5.
CyberGhostface
04-10-2010, 08:09 PM
Loved it. Definitely restored my faith in King (although Duma Key did that a bit too).
giggler5
04-12-2010, 05:56 PM
liked it a lot...had kind of a "the stand" kinda thing goin on. i can see why most give it a 4 tho...the ending does seem pretty rushed. but it's all about the story, right? if there's one thing stephen king can do, whether a certain story/book is good or not, he's able to suck you in til the end.
giggler5
04-12-2010, 06:00 PM
Also waiting to be able to afford to read it.
amazon.com. got the hardcover for 8 bucks used, and it was practically brand new. amazon = the way to go for books.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
04-12-2010, 06:22 PM
he's able to suck you in til the end.
*snickers*
Thants what she said.
The poll has closed. Under the Dome has earned a FAS (final average score) of 4.454545455 or 89.09%, placing 2nd (runner-up) in this bracket. It will be moving on to Round 2.
oh, great! bears are reading it now, and finding it fantastic!
Ageless Stranger
04-19-2010, 01:51 AM
Psst...Motherfuckin' Popsicles BITCH!!!!
Oh my God, dude. I so totally missed you posting that. I just shot Dr. Pepper out my nose!
Motherfuckin' Popsicles BITCH!!!
he's able to suck you in til the end.
*snickers*
Thants what she said.
As someone once said: "You must never turn down such an opportunity!"
Ageless Stranger
06-30-2010, 02:14 AM
The end was ...lame.
A little bit, yes.
BROWNINGS CHILDE
06-30-2010, 02:26 AM
The end was ...lame.
A little bit, yes.
MFSSB!
Ageless Stranger
06-30-2010, 03:28 PM
The end was ...lame.
A little bit, yes.
MFSSB!
:wtf: :lol:
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