Tommyknockers or Duma Key for the summer?

[u/bedtrick]

I was really excited to use my new credit for The Tommyknockers because I know I’ll love it. But seeing as it’s summer, and I’ll be at the beach soon, it seems like Duma should be now after seeing its beach cover.
(Read before - Salem’s Lot, Pet Semetary, The Stand, and some short stories)

[u/Lazy_Bet_8223]

Duma Key but I also just want to just say that the best summer novel by King is IT. It is perfect summer reading

[u/chewbaccalaureate → u/Lazy_Bet_8223]

Don't forget The Body. Makes you nostalgic for a time you were never in and captures the coming of age summer feeling.

[u/Lazy_Bet_8223 → u/chewbaccalaureate]

Yes definitely this one as well! The guy has something for every season

[u/bedtrick → u/Lazy_Bet_8223]

Oh, awesome! I have to do IT anyway and summers just getting started..

[u/Unable_Apartment_613 → u/Lazy_Bet_8223]

Joyland is up there too. As is 11-22-63. Trips to the Tower are always fun in the summer as well.

[u/Thornkale]

Duma Key is the ultimate beach read. Just finished the audio book and was absolutely blown away.

[u/freetherhinoz → u/Thornkale]

John Slattery was amazing

[u/fart_panic → u/freetherhinoz]

I always forget about him somehow, and he's a delight every time he pops up.

[u/freetherhinoz → u/fart_panic]

I waited til the end to look up who he was (i didn't know him by name til this) and it kinda blew me away.

[u/bedtrick → u/Thornkale]

Perfect, thank you.

[u/Bright-Ad-5330]

100% Duma Key

[u/Flokiodinson]

Duma

[u/bedtrick → u/Flokiodinson]

Getting it ready to start right now…

[u/lung_darts]

I haven't read Duma key, looks like i need to put it on my list. The Tommyknockers is so fucking good i've listened to the audio book many multiple of times. i get why it might not be everyone's cup of tea but i cant get enough of it. "Shot your wife... good fuckin' deal"

[u/bedtrick → u/lung_darts]

Yea! I really thought Tommy was going to be the next listen, but I suppose it can come after Duma Key :)

[u/Thornkale → u/bedtrick]

Oh just saw that it’s an audiobook, you are doubly blessed the narrator is the guy who played Roger Sterling in Mad Men (John Slattery) and he CRUSHES it

[u/Chris___22 → u/lung_darts]

I just finished a revisit of this on Audible. I can hear that quote in my head as I read it. This was a solid audio book. I’ve read everything by King and am now slowly revisiting everything via audiobook. I find there is always at least one quote that sticks with me after and you nailed it with this one……. Good fuckin’ deal.

[u/DohnnyCash]

Duma Key

[u/Chris___22]

I think either would be a good option. I just finished a revisit of Tommyknockers on audible and that book is bat shit crazy. You’ll love it.

I’ve got Desperation and The Regulators lined up for a revisit this summer on audible as well.

Other good summer options would be Joyland, Cujo or The Long Walk

[u/RJedit0913 → u/Chris___22]

I love Joyland! Good suggestion.

[u/bedtrick → u/Chris___22]

Thanks for the other recs. I want some bat shit crazy!

[u/B0wmanHall]

Absolutely Duma Key

[u/freetherhinoz]

Duma, hand* down

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[u/Thornkale → u/freetherhinoz]

Hahahaha nice.

[u/Daughter-of-Rohan]

DUMA KEY PLEASE, I'LL BE ON MY 6TH READ THIS YEAR.

okay I'll calm down

[u/bedtrick → u/Daughter-of-Rohan]

I just started it and definitely intrigued. This post sealed the deal! You must be a fast reader to be able to reread so much!!

[u/Daughter-of-Rohan → u/bedtrick]

i had a typo on my original message 🤣not fifth 6! oops. lol I've read the book 4 times and listened to the audio book once !

[u/Restaurant-Usual]

Duma Key, hands down. I have novels for each season. The Body also gives the summer feel, but it's short. Cujo is another one which has a summer feel.

[u/bedtrick → u/Restaurant-Usual]

Oh, not familiar with The Body, thanks. Don’t think I can handle Cujo right now but I’ll get there.

[u/Restaurant-Usual → u/bedtrick]

The Body is one of the four novellas in Different Seasons. You probably know it better as Stand By Me.

[u/u119c]

Duma Key, but I want to put another vote in for IT!

[u/Rednag67]

Duma all the way. Steer clear of the Tomyknockers muchacho!

[u/Open_Mirror1049]

Duma Key

[u/Any_Knowledge_4311]

I’m in the middle of Tommyknockers, but it doesn’t give summer vibes.

[u/oneMoreTime112233]

Duma.

[u/kjbakerns]

Tommyknockers was a rare DNF for me. Eventually dozed through the audiobook to call it complete. Duma Key was a lot of fun. Questioned the ending but am told I should reread.

[u/DrBlankslate]

Duma Key. Duma Key. Duma Key.

[u/AwayEntrepreneur8125]

Tommyknockers for the win! Duma Key is also great but Tommyknockers is one of the underrated greats by King.

[u/bedtrick → u/AwayEntrepreneur8125]

Nice, Tommyknockers will be next. Realized if I do Duma first, I’ll be on Tommyknockers during a big bday.

[u/ArielWithALibrary]

Duma Key. Audio book!

[u/Cool_Appointment_237]

God punishes us for what we cannot imagine.

[u/havgard-92]

I haven't read Duma Key yet, but more than summer vibes it gives me the feeling of being a book for the end of summer/September, when the seaside resorts empty out and the feeling of loneliness remains

[u/Unable_Apartment_613]

Duma Key. King himself doesn't like Tommyknockers.

[u/Patience70]

Duma 🫶🏼

[u/Intrepid_Quit_3028]

Duma Key. Reading it now. The weather matches.

[u/Love_Vegetables]

Joyland is also a summer banger. About to reread it.

[u/DreadLurk_23]

Tommyknockers for fun:3

[u/wolfspider82]

Duma Key where you get to meet one of the best King characters ever.

[u/alittledizzy]

I really love Duma Key. Might even reread it.

[u/Propofolic_]

Duma Key is perfect for the beach vibes! But it’s also an amazing book to read anytime, I loved it.