One
of my fav authors, STEPHEN KING that is, has a new book coming out called
UNDER THE DOME (GET IT HERE) and in order to
push his baby, King will be in Toronto, Canada on November 19th at the Canon
theatre taking part in a discussion with David Cronenberg. And you can attend!
Moreover 250 autographed copies of King’s new novel will be available for
purchase at this event on a random-draw basis – those interested will be given a
disc, 250 of which will be winners. Sound groovy? Get your
TICKETS HERE!
And here’s what the book is about: When the smalltown
of Chester’s Mill, Maine, is surrounded by an invisible force field, the people
inside must exert themselves to survive. The situation deteriorates rapidly due
to the dome’s ecological effects and the machinations of Big Jim Rennie, an
obscenely sanctimonious local politician and drug lord who likes the idea of
having an isolated populace to dominate.
Opposing him are footloose Iraq veteran Dale “Barbie”
Barbara, newspaper editor Julia Shumway, a gaggle of teen skateboarders and
others who want to solve the riddle of the dome. King handles the huge cast of
characters masterfully but ruthlessly, forcing them to live (or not) with the
consequences of hasty decisions. Readers will recognize themes and images from
King’s earlier fiction, and while this novel doesn’t have the moral weight of,
say, The Stand, nevertheless, it’s a nonstop thrill ride as well as a
disturbing, moving meditation on our capacity for good and evil.
Thanks to Charles for the heads up!
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