Dreamcatcher

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Jeffrey DeMunn

From master storyteller Stephen King comes his classic #1 New York Times bestseller about four friends who encounter evil in the Maine woods.

Twenty-five years ago, in their haunted hometown of Derry, Maine, four boys bravely stood together and saved a mentally challenged child from vicious local bullies. It was something that fundamentally changed them, in ways they could never begin to understand. These lifelong friends—now with separate lives and separate problems—make it a point to reunite every year for a hunting trip deep in the snowy Maine woods. This time, though, chaos erupts when a stranger suddenly stumbles into their camp, freezing, deliriously mumbling about lights in the sky. And all too quickly, the four companions are plunged into a horrifying struggle for survival with an otherworldly threat and the forces that oppose it...where their only chance of survival is locked into their shared past—and the extraordinary element that bonds them all...

Dreamcatcher indeed

Dreamcatcher is not one of Stephen King's best or most terrifying stories, in fact some parts of it can get quite boring as the characters travel between the second and third acts. But Jeffrey Demunn is one of the best narrators and actors for King's material and it shows here, turning a book that's still a little better than most into a fully realize story with rich detail.

Gold for a story, Poo for an ending

Where does Dreamcatcher rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

above the middle. The story and narration were great. plenty of humor, adventure, and suspense. A goo balance of suspense and payoff, until the end. I like most Stephen King books, but once again he can't seem to give it a good finish...ala dark tower series. It is great while it's going, but leaves you dissapointed at the ending, no big payoff for hours and hours of dedicated listening, detective like fact finding, and paying close attention etc.

What other book might you compare Dreamcatcher to and why?

The Dome, Also very long and interesting, with a less than stellar ending.

Which scene was your favorite?

All of the flatulence scenes. deep down inside, stephen king is still a thirteen year old, but I guess fart jokes just never go out of style. His elaboration reminds me of the "Barf-o-Rama" in The Body, or Stand by Me if you prefer.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Winter Heart of Darkness? I don't know.

Any additional comments?

I wish Stephen King would end his books as good as he did with his books under psuedonyms like running man and the four seasons, etc

Jeffery DeMunn does an excellent job as the narrator. His voice is clear with good pronunciation. And he does a good New England accent without sounding cheesy or fake.He may or may not be from northeast america, but you'd neve know from listening. I will definitely look for more books narrated by him.

Not Great Literature, but excellent escapism.

Stephen King may not write Great Literature, but he is a master at what he does write: edge-of-the-seat, grab-you-by-the-throat-and-don't-let-go thrillers with a supernatural edge. "Dreamcatchers" is no exception. I found I couldn't do anything else once I started listening to this book. I could quibble with certain plot features or point out how he is recycling his own and others' ideas, but I won't (although I will say that you'd better have a strong stomach for this one -- lots of unpleasant bodily function gore here); I enjoyed this thoroughly and would recommend it as pure escapism -- perfect for a summer "read." Jeffrey DeMunn, the reader, did an excellent job and I hope to see his name again on other Audible selections.

Fast-moving and Fun

Although a little crude, this story was fun and action packed. Like a formula action movie, the story crescendos with a chase sequence for the salvation of the human race. An over-the-top battle between good and evil in a edge-of-your-seat tale where anyone is at risk, you don't know how it's going to end, and you don't know who's going to survive. Although cliche filled, his willingness to kill anyone off at any time makes this story suspenseful.

If You Liked the Movie!!

If you've seen the movie, you must listen to the book. I must admit that I accidentally downloaded this book, but I am glad I did. The book really takes you into the minds of the characters. I can see now that the movie tried to, but it just could not capture it. This book really kept me listening.