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The Dead Zone

By Stephen King

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| Paperback | 9780340899038

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If any of King's novels exemplifies his skill at portraying the concerns of his generation, it's The Dead Zone. Although it contains a horrific subplot about a serial killer, it isn't strictly a horror novel. It's the story of an unassuming high school teacher, an Everyman, who suffers a gapContinue

If any of King's novels exemplifies his skill at portraying the concerns of his generation, it's The Dead Zone. Although it contains a horrific subplot about a serial killer, it isn't strictly a horror novel. It's the story of an unassuming high school teacher, an Everyman, who suffers a gap in time--like a Rip Van Winkle who blacks out during the years 1970-75--and thus becomes acutely conscious of the way that American society is rapidly changing. He wakes up as well with a gap in his brain, the "dead zone" of the title. The zone gives him crippling headaches, but also grants him second sight, a talent he doesn't want and is reluctant to use. The crux of the novel concerns whether he will use that talent to alter the course of history.

The Dead Zone is a tight, well-crafted book. When asked in 1983 which of his novels so far was "the best," Stephen King answered, "The one that I think works the best is The Dead Zone. It's the one that [has] the most story." --Fiona Webster

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  • Made a Good Movie

    This is one of Stephen King's books that was a real joy to read. The movie was good, but the tv series was somewhat of a bore. Screenwriters have a habit when it comes to King to take the title, the character and location names (and some them can't get that right) and run away with their own story. ... (continue)

    This is one of Stephen King's books that was a real joy to read. The movie was good, but the tv series was somewhat of a bore. Screenwriters have a habit when it comes to King to take the title, the character and location names (and some them can't get that right) and run away with their own story. So if you saw the movie I definitely reccomend you read the book!

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    Woodenwiz said on Feb 1, 2010 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

  • Classic King, still better than the movie, though the movie for this one isn't all that bad, either. If all you know about The Dead Zone is the TV series, you ought to read this.

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    dalai lala said on Jan 6, 2008 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • A long time ago I was into Stephen King. This was one of my favorites of his.

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    Batona said on Mar 26, 2007 | Add your feedback

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