In fact, the plot shares a striking similarity with that ofThe Simpsons Movie.

Things quickly go from bad to worse, and the death rate escalates.

Just as Big Jim has Chesters Mill in his vice-like grip, King will have you in his.

At nearly 900 pagesUnder the Domeis a hefty tome, but he manages to keep it interesting.

As frightening as events inevitably become, however, its never truly terrifying.

Kings never been one for writing complicated, morally-grey characters.

They generally fall into one of two camps: goodies or baddies.

There are no shades of grey.

Hes even a used car salesman.

Barbie, on the other hand, is your typical square-jawed G.I.

He can even dodge bullets shot at close range.

The peripheral characters are more interesting, and serve to ground the otherwise far-fetched premise.

Its a human horror story.

The real horror isnt the dome, but what it brings out in the characters trapped beneath it.

He went on to something else, but the story never left his mind.

It was worth the wait.

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Rating:

4 out of 5