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The Tommyknockers Paperback – February 16, 2016

by Stephen King (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,134 ratings
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Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller about a terrifying otherworldly discovery and the effects it has a on a small town.

“Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door…”

On a beautiful June day, while walking deep in the woods on her property in Haven, Maine, Bobbi Anderson quite literally stumbles over her own destiny and that of the entire town. For the dull gray metal protrusion she discovers in the ground is part of a mysterious and massive metal object, one that may have been buried there for millennia. Bobbi can’t help but become obsessed and try to dig it out…the consequences of which will affect and transmute every citizen of Haven, young and old. It means unleashing extraordinary powers beyond those of mere mortals—and certain death for any and all outsiders. An alien hell has now invaded this small New England town…an aggressive and violent malignancy devoid of any mercy or sanity…

“Wonderful creeping terror…a great storyteller!”—The New York Times Book Review

“Brilliant, riveting, marvelous.”—Boston Globe

“King at his best!” —San Francisco Chronicle
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  1. Print length
    992 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Scribner
  4. Publication date
    February 16, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    5.31 x 2.1 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1501144286
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1501144288
  8. Lexile measure
    860L
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Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read. They appreciate the story quality, plots, and narrative. Many describe it as a frightening and mysterious tale with a strong horror element. The characters are described as wonderful and unmistakably King. The premise is described as great and creative. Customers find the book valuable and a welcome addition to their collection. However, some feel the book is too long.

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124 customers mention "Readability"110 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it entertaining, with vivid descriptions and humor. Many describe it as a real page-turner with high-quality storytelling and imagery. Readers praise it as some of the best literature of the 20th century.

"...It's well-written and definitely not as bad as I've heard. Good job, Stephen King!" Read more

"...So, no, it's not a terrible book. And I did find it interesting to see the seeds for his later novel Under the Dome planted all around this book...." Read more

"A good read." Read more

"This book is fun to read, some humor, craziness, mystery…..it’s not the best book I’ve read, but it’s the craziest...." Read more

83 customers mention "Story quality"68 positive15 negative

Customers find the story engaging with its intriguing plots and solid narrative. They appreciate the witty tale with nonstop suspense that keeps them hooked. While some found the middle portion tedious, they found the beginning and ending captivating.

"...There are some parts that drag on, like all books, but the overall story kept me hooked and coming back for more...." Read more

"...Other than that though, like I said, a fun, spooky, scary, witty tale right in the mold of The Master." Read more

"...The story is solid, you just have to be dedicated." Read more

"This book is fun to read, some humor, craziness, mystery…..it’s not the best book I’ve read, but it’s the craziest...." Read more

39 customers mention "Scariness level"32 positive7 negative

Customers find the book has a strong horror element. They describe it as a fun, spooky, and mysterious tale with deep character development. The book is described as an innovative take on the UFO genre.

"...It was super weird though and did a lot of unexpected things. Lots of moments made me genuinely laugh out loud." Read more

"...Other than that though, like I said, a fun, spooky, scary, witty tale right in the mold of The Master." Read more

"...Besides the extensive 'intro,' it is classic King through-and-through...." Read more

"I love the premise. Very graphically described. Seemed like he used a lot of foul language would have liked less of that. Felt a little too long...." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find them wonderful and recognizable.

"My third book of King's that I've read and I really enjoyed it. Character backstories and how they intertwine is done well and you stay trying to..." Read more

"...I love how the author included relatable characters and it reminds me that not all heros are straight arrows. I would recommend this book to anyone." Read more

"...The first is pure character development, the second all action. I engage with both because they are King trademarks...." Read more

"I enjoyed the book. I loved his characters. This is a book that most people either love or hate. I fall more into the “love it” camp...." Read more

15 customers mention "Premise"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's premise. They appreciate the creative imagination and world-building, as well as the detailed events that keep them turning pages. The story has great ideas and is an amazing piece of imaginative storytelling. The buildup and complexity of human nature are also highlighted. Character development and suspenseful moments are also appreciated.

"...Brutal and highly detailed events constantly keep you flipping pages while the characters emotions make you feel a certain way." Read more

"I love the premise. Very graphically described. Seemed like he used a lot of foul language would have liked less of that. Felt a little too long...." Read more

"...The build up was great as I was wondering why people were losing their teeth,but I soon caught on in the middle...." Read more

"...The premise was intriguing to begin, but then King took it into his typical depiction of various people going crazy, with violent and gross results...." Read more

9 customers mention "Book value"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value. They say it's a welcome addition to their Stephen King collection, and a nice edition to their library. Readers describe the book as disturbing and fun.

"One of my favorite King novels. Finishing the last page is like saying goodbye to a friend. Fantastic science fiction and deep character development...." Read more

"What can I say? Another King classic...." Read more

"I am a huge fan of Stephen King and love all his books especially the ones with connections to The Dark Tower Series. I have read..." Read more

"Love all of his books, although this wasn't my fave, still very good." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive10 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it engaging and gripping, while others say it starts slowly and drags in the middle.

"...The middle of this book really drags...." Read more

"...King has all 3 in spades, and this book is a phenomenal representation of pacing in particular. Once you pick it up, you don't want to put it down...." Read more

"I have to agree with others who have mentioned the book has a very slow (and, I might add, utterly uninteresting) beginning...." Read more

"...'s ability to draw the reader into a story is second to none , the pace is good and the resolution of the tale is satisfactory...." Read more

19 customers mention "Length"5 positive14 negative

Customers find the book too long. They say it's over 800 pages and slogs for the first 700 or so pages. Some readers feel the author is churning out pointless prose for no reason.

"...Felt a little too long. Maybe cut 150 pages." Read more

"...This book is a horrible exercise in an author churning out long, pointless prose for no reason I can figure other then self indulgence...." Read more

"...It was fun and somewhat fast paced to read, bit I had to slow down or Mr. King slowed me down to read the details and the batteries and some of the..." Read more

"Long, but a good read. Strange to revisit the 80s in 2020. Glad we live when we do. Stephen King is always worth the time." Read more

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  • M4gn0m
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and perplexing read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    My third book of King's that I've read and I really enjoyed it. Character backstories and how they intertwine is done well and you stay trying to guess what happens next and you're typically wrong. Brutal and highly detailed events constantly keep you flipping pages while the characters emotions make you feel a certain way.
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  • DC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very fun time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
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    Apparently a lot of people aren't really into this book, including King. It was super weird though and did a lot of unexpected things. Lots of moments made me genuinely laugh out loud.
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  • Judith Skuya
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic by Stephen King
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
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    Wanted to read this book again; read it when it was originally published. Couldn't find a copy, not even at our library, so I ordered a copy.
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  • Ed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story by the master of storytellers!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    I've read bad reviews about this one, some saying that this was the worst book King has ever written, but I was surprised when I read it. There are some parts that drag on, like all books, but the overall story kept me hooked and coming back for more. It's well-written and definitely not as bad as I've heard.

    Good job, Stephen King!
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  • AJP
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre book from King.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2011
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    The Tommyknockers by Stephen King was a bit of a disappointment for me. I hadn't heard excellent things about it, but I wanted to read it for myself. Over the past couple of years, I've been plugging the holes in my Stephen King library and have been pleasantly surprised by such great books as `Salem's Lot and Christine, but The Tommyknockers . . .

    Here's what it had going for it: 1. It was written in the same era as what I consider some of King's best stories: It, The Eyes of the Dragon, and Misery. 2. I've heard tommyknockers mentioned in a few different places, and I looked up the legends about them. They seemed like pretty scary creatures, and I thought King would come up with something great here.

    Well, the book didn't live up to any of my expectations. Does the blame lie with me, though? I don't think so.

    It's hard to put my finger on "what" made the book lackluster. Part of the reason was the book's structure. King starts the book focusing on two different characters, then he abandons them for much of the middle of the book. By the time we rejoin Gard and Bobbi, I no longer feel for them. And most of the characters in the middle weren't very memorable for me. King's strength is usually in his characters, but that was lacking this time.

    Another thing that was "off" was the theme of the book. I felt like King was just scratching the surface as to what this book was about. He touches on ideas of group-think and addiction and obsession, but he doesn't quite hit the ball out of the park--just a few singles here and there.

    So, no, it's not a terrible book. And I did find it interesting to see the seeds for his later novel Under the Dome planted all around this book. For the King completist, you can read it, and it'll be OK. If you're looking for a much better read, I mentioned five other better titles in this review.

    3 out of 5 stars for King fans like me
    the same mediocre 3 out of 5 stars for everyone else

    AJP
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  • Chris D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this book by Stephen King, but then I enjoy most of his books. I really love how King draws you in and keeps you in his world
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  • David Whittinghill
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
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    I read this in 2020. The story was set in 1987. As this book has technology at the heart of the tale, it was interesting to consider what high-tech was considered to be 32 years ago. There were no grand gaffes or anything it was just genuinely interesting.

    As a story, it was standard King fare - a page turning story with likable characters having weird adventures in Maine. I don't mean that to diminish the story (or King) as I think people expect this and it's part of the appeal. I certainly enjoy it.

    The only thing that was off-note was a scene when one of the central characters goes on a harangue about nuclear energy at a dinner party. It was so clearly King using the character as a conduit to voice his own concerns - understandable given how proximal the Chernobyl disaster was to the time of this writing. Nonetheless the naked advocacy is transparent and discordant. And long! Man, he went on for what felt like a whole chapter with his diatribe. It felt amateurish, frankly, and reminded me of the closing chapter of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle in which Rudkus meets the communist party leader and the reader is pummeled with a lengthy, zealot's accounting of the miracle of communism/socialism. King (and Sinclair) and myself share similar ideological leanings so it's not the perspective I took issue with, it's the brazen unsubtle attempt to use the character to beat the reader about the head it. I was so annoyed I literally almost put the book down but instead paged forward to when it seemed like the speech was over. After that everything was back on track, and stayed there.

    Other than that though, like I said, a fun, spooky, scary, witty tale right in the mold of The Master.
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  • Niki
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites from Stephen King
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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    I have been a huge fan of Stephen King since reading The Long Walk (also one my favorites). I love how the author included relatable characters and it reminds me that not all heros are straight arrows. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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  • Johan Larsson
    2.0 out of 5 stars Missing 42 pages of the book
    Reviewed in Sweden on December 15, 2024
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    My paperback ended after 950 pages, and not 992. I’m missing the last 42 pages of the book! Aaahrgh.
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  • kindle kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite author
    Reviewed in Spain on October 30, 2024
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    Steven King never fails to write the most amazing novels. I don't think he's ever let me down.
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  • Victor Meldrew Mk2
    5.0 out of 5 stars A bit dated now
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2024
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    Read it in hardback. Still a thrilling storyline and well worth considering in you are an SK fan; but if you are, you will have read it anyway! I purchased this for my kindle as having disposed on the book some years ago, I fancied a nostalgic read.

    Times have moved on considerably since this boom was written, but a gripping story from start to finish.
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  • Coco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conforme à la description
    Reviewed in France on April 1, 2024
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    Envoi parfait, livre en excellent état, juste dommage qu'il ne soit pas sous blister, pour offrir ce serait plus sympa .
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  • Leser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Spaß
    Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2024
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    Das Buch machte mir Spaß. Es behandelt vielseitige Themen, die Charakterentwicklung ist gut und glaubwürdig und die Handlung ist spannend. Außerdem hat Stephen King eine Menge interessanter Ideen eingebaut. Was eventuell negativ auffallen kann: Das Buch ist recht lang, manchmal langsam und umschweifend, was manchen Lesern vielleicht nicht so gefallen würde. Für mich hat das aber gepasst. Das Buch hat schon einige Jahre auf dem Buckel und die Geräte, die die Aliens bauen lassen, sind aus heutiger Sicht nicht immer so eindrucksvoll wie vielleicht vor 40 Jahren.
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