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An Analysis Of Steven King's Duma Key

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In 2008, Steven King's Duma Key was published by Scribner. The story first takes place on a nearly vacant island near Florida. The main character is Edgar Freemantle, who is a wealthy man who used to be a well-known construction worker. He loses his arm during a construction accident, as the crane struck him and his truck. Because of this accident, Edgar loses most of his memory. In the early part of the book, he tries to stab his with with plastic cutlery during a fit of rage. His wife, Pam, decides to divorce him in fear of her safety. Edgar's story starts with him moving to Florida after living in Minnesota most of his life. Duma Key's breathtaking sunsets inspire him to start drawing. He names his house “Big Pink” (because of it's very
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