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  • The Tommyknockers

  • Written by: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
  • Length: 27 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (290 ratings)

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The Tommyknockers

Written by: Stephen King
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
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Publisher's Summary

"Stephen King never stops giving us his all" (Chicago Tribune) in this number-one national best seller about the idyllic small town of Haven, Maine, and its encounter with a deadly evil out for a diabolical invasion of body, soul - and mind.

Writer Bobbi Anderson becomes obsessed with digging up something she's found buried in the woods near her home. With the help of her friend, Jim Gardener, she uncovers an alien spaceship. Though exposure to the Tommyknockers, who piloted the alien ship, has harmful effects on residents' health, the people of Haven develop a talent for creating innovative devices under their increasingly malignant influence.

In this riveting, nightmarish story, Stephen King has given us a "brilliant, riveting, marvelous" (The Boston Globe) novel. "You will not be able to put this down" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). And the next time someone raps at your door, you may want to keep the chain on. It just might be the Tommyknocker Man.

©1987 Stephen King, Tabitha King, and Arthur B. Greene (P)2010 Penguin Audio
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Wow

What an unexpected surprise! This book is fantastic and very well narrated. Very enjoyable experience.

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Great listen, overall great first experience with audible!

I liked the soothing voice of Edward Herrmann. The story itself was a little bit complicated for me, despite my love for any piece of literature written by King.

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Amazing!

One of my SK favourite books! Would definitely recommend it. It’s terrifying, captivating and leaves you wanting to know more. The book may be a little verbose, but definitely worth the read. Highly recommend it!!

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great book, performance was excellent.

narrator was very easy to listen to. I always struggled finishing the novel, this was actually one I enjoyed more on audiobook.

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Another great King novel

Excellent narration. Story dragged at times, but another great Stephen King story. This one has his sci-fi/supernatural feel to it which isn't always for everyone.

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amazing narration

Read this years ago and didn't care for it but thoroughly enjoyed it this time. funny how time can change your appreciation of a book, this will now go in my permanent collection. King does a very good job on Bobby's interior monologue, felt realistic to me.

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Excellent narration

This novel was a favourite of mine as a teen, and I've enjoyed binge listening during this current pandemic. I especially enjoyed the narrator, who easily made each character an individual. With so many characters to keep track of, I applaud the talent.

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Classic Stephen King

From beginning to end, you get what you pay for.

The story is long, the characters are relatable. Like most Stephen King stories, nothing is explained in the end and the sci-fi or occult elements are hardly consistent even within their own rules.

However, what emerges is an entirely entertaining 27 hours. The story is entertaining, though at times, crude and violent. The characters are actually likeable. You keep listening because you want to know what happens to them.

Stephen King does a good job of developing the good characters as well as the bad ones.

Also, the whole book revolves around a Science Fiction theme, with a flying saucer buried in the ground providing the impetus for most conflicts in the book. King does a good job here, and when the book diverges from its standard Small-Town-America-Stephen-King-book territory into the world of Science Fiction, King is surprisingly adept.

All in all, if you are a fan of other Stephen King audiobooks like Skeleton Crew or the Stand, this one will go down real easy.

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such a good book

I've read it twice and will definitely read it again one day. right on man

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Great read, some issues with editing

I really enjoyed the novel itself and I especially enjoyed the narration. It is clear and read with heart. Edward Hermann has a resonant deep voice and you could tell that he really put a lot of effort into giving the listener a good experience. That being said, there are issues with the editing, like other reviewers have mentioned. Words do cut short. That does not take away from the content and narration, but does take you out of the story. It was not a major issue for me however, the narration made up for it a lot.

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