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Although originally published in August 1979, “The Dead Zone” by Stephen King is reaching new audiences. Without spoiling too much of the plot, the book is about a young man who goes into a coma. The plot picks up after he comes out of the coma with a special gift. I loved the idea of the plot and the lack of heroism. He has a gift but doesn’t let it go to his head or sink himself into the fame.
Unfortunately for me, I watched the movie before the book. Don’t judge the book by what you saw in the movie. I was a fan of both, but one far more than the other. The book was a good read — adventurous and compelling. My favorite thing about this book was its honesty. It isn’t often you come across people, especially not in literacy, speaking with such brutal honesty. Some of the things the characters say and do are too true to be fiction. The love interest in this book was something special — unlike anything I have read before. It was complicated but bittersweet in its unique way.
The book is interesting; the story easy to follow and more thrilling than the movie. Johnny Smith is a very dynamic character, and you can’t help feeling his life in peril. The story explains the repercussions of one accident and how it affects everyone in the book. It is something unlike anything else I have read from King. The scenes are well described and brilliant. I liked the book I reviewed before this one, “Gerald’s Game,” a little more, but I would still recommend it and give it a 7 out of 10. If you haven’t seen the movie, read the book first.
Editor’s note: Clarence Carter, an avid reader, resides in Auburn.
