It’s extremely intricate, I would love to read it again someday and most likely will. There is so much to unpack with this story. Overall, I could wax poetic about this novel for hours. You see this type of idea a lot throughout King’s works, from this one, to The Shining, Pet Sematary and everything in between. He has such a sense of place, always incorporating the idea that places remember pieces of history live on through the lifeblood of the land and structures themselves. It’s friendship, it’s family, and none of them are perfect, but they’re all so real and compelling.ĭuma Key itself was incredibly well done. Further, I really appreciate how none of the relationships in this story were romantic. In my opinion, King is great with this type of human dynamics. The friendship between Edgar and Wireman is easily one of the best I have ever read. The relationships, as is to be expected with King, were so deep and well done. I don’t even think I ever read a full synopsis. I knew absolutely zero about it going in. There is so much to love about this story. However, Duma has a lot to say itself and that’s when things really start to get dangerous. It is mainly through these characters that Edgar begins to learn of the dark history and lore of Duma Key and the Eastlake family. Jerome Wireman lives at the big house on Duma Key, caring for its aging lady of the house, Elizabeth Eastlake. The drawings and paintings pour out of him at an incredible rate, becoming more intricate and astounding as he progresses.ĭuring this time, he makes a new friend while out for one of his daily beach walks. He’s unsure where some of it is coming from. The house, something of an artist’s retreat, is perfect for him, as he is feeling like doing some sketching himself.Įdgar begins to settle in and does indeed begin to create amazing art. He rents a beach house on a remote, undeveloped piece of land on the Florida coast, Duma Key. Edgar figures, why not? He has the money, what is he sticking around Minnesota for? Kamen, suggests perhaps a change of scenery would be best for his recovery efforts, as well as a hobby.
His recovery is extremely difficult, putting a lot of strain on his marriage, with him and Pam ultimately separating. This is, until the day Edgar is involved in a horrific accident on one of his construction sites.Ĭrushed by a piece of heavy equipment, he is lucky to be alive, although losing his right arm, injuring his hip and scrambling his brain doesn’t seem so lucky to him immediately after the fact. Living with his wife of 20+ years in Minnesota, they have raised two healthy girls and have a good life. This is quite an accomplishment, if I do say so myself.Įdgar Freemantle is a successful businessman. Duma Key has climbed the ranks and officially entered my ‘Top 5 Kings’ List.
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