Duma Key, Stephen King

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The master is back with a vengeance. After King's accident, he had said that he won't be able to write like he did before.
But in his latest work, Duma Key, he has returned full force with this classic tale of struggle, family, and terror. But this new book delivers not only his unique craftsmanship but also a whole new aspect into his writing. He has created characters each with their own special ability to make the story different from King's previous works (Wireman, we love you).

After a construction site accident that severed his right arm and had given him a terrible brain condition, Edgar Freemantle seeks refuge in a rented house he calls "Big Pink" off in the Florida coast. There he slowly heals and is rekindled with his talent for painting. Then he meets Elizabeth Eastlake and her caretaker Wireman, and in no time become his friends.

Edgar soon discovers dark secrets from Elizabeth's past through his paintings. he harnesses an incredible power that is both a gift and a curse that he cannot control.
The story unfolds in a slow pace, but every page is as compelling as the next. And my favorite part about the book are the sub-chapters "How to draw a picture" shown in twelve parts where Elizabeth's past and what happened to her and her family is slowly revealed.

Duma Key may not be King's scariest work, but this will surely keep you up at night.

Rating: 90%