Après une histoire d'amour malheureuse, Ben Mears, écrivain à succès, revient dans sa ville natale pour écrire son prochain roman. En passant devan...
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Oct 06, 2011
Chris
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It has been years since I originally read this book, but after all this time, it didn't disappoint. I live in the country where it gets very dark at night and the woods surrounding the house and area can be somewhat spooky. One friend said I was moving into a "Stephen King house" when I first moved in. Well, when reading Salem's Lot, let's just say I didn't want to go outside at night.
As far as this volume, it was a nice treat. The photographs were excellent and added to th More...
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Oct 06, 2011
Lisa
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While not quite as insanely good as Needful Things or The Stand, this is still an excellent, deliciously menacing tale of vampirism come to a small New England town.
Evil does reside in 'Salem's Lot before the arrival of Straker and Barlow, but it's of the more commonplace, human variety; the mother who beats her baby, the husband who beats and rapes his cheating wife, spiteful small-minded gossips and the grasping real estate agent whose greed and willingness to turn a blind eye allo More...
Evil does reside in 'Salem's Lot before the arrival of Straker and Barlow, but it's of the more commonplace, human variety; the mother who beats her baby, the husband who beats and rapes his cheating wife, spiteful small-minded gossips and the grasping real estate agent whose greed and willingness to turn a blind eye allo More...
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Oct 06, 2011
It has been probably 15 years since I last read this book. The added chapters were seamless. I didn't notice them anyway. What struck me is how Stephen King's handling of horror, once so groundbreaking, has become the de facto handling of horror in contemporary fiction/pop culture. I enjoyed imagining what it must have been like to read this when it was first in print, without a schlocky movie and 40+ more novels padding the impact... While I'm not an elitist by any stretch of the imaginati
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Oct 06, 2011
Jillian
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Even though I generally hate horror books, I keep returning to Stephen King because despite his churn-out-the-pulp reputation the man really does know his craft. Yes, 'Salem's Lot is a vampire story (which thanks to the Twilight etc. craze is the last thing I wanted to read right now) but while the undead add suspense and prompt illuminating discussions about the nature of Evil, the book is just as much about standard American life, an insightful exploration of the small town environment and of
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Oct 06, 2011
Jack
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If I thought I was going to grow out of my love of King novels as I grew up, considering he was the first grown up writer I got into age 12, it still ain't happened! In fact since joining the Stephen King group on here and taken part in the monthly group read, I've been re-reading books I first read twenty years ago and loving them even more.
So to 'Salem's Lot, one of my favourites of King's and of vampire fiction in general. It's as vampire tales should be, dark, scary and nasty, no love More...
So to 'Salem's Lot, one of my favourites of King's and of vampire fiction in general. It's as vampire tales should be, dark, scary and nasty, no love More...
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Oct 06, 2011
Abailart
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My first King novel. He is a very good writer, some passages are excellent, the observation close and precise. The narratives fit together well, there is a maintaining of atmospheric tone. And so on. But not for me just now. I went here for a light read, which it certainly is, and pleasurable, yet not what I need just now. Am two thirds through and will return it to the library, maybe pick it up again for a train journey. I seem to have got bored with light fiction. Last exposure was ok, a lot o
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Feb 02, 2012
Mark
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Salem's Lot I first read when I was perhaps too young since it scared the living daylights out of me. It took me months before I could sleep without any lights on. It took me even longer before I dared to open any curtains when I heard something against my window (It is still in the back of my mind more than 32 years later).
It is a different take upon the vampire-lore, something that has been utterly destroyed by the coming of Lestat and its later ilk. It is a modern version of Dracu More...
It is a different take upon the vampire-lore, something that has been utterly destroyed by the coming of Lestat and its later ilk. It is a modern version of Dracu More...
Jan 29, 2012
George
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It has been at least 25 years since I read 'Salem's Lot, King's terrific take on the vampire story set here in America. And I have to say, while it is a bit dated (set in the mid 1970's), it holds up nicely. The terror I felt while reading it was completely gripping (I almost fell out of my chair when the phone rang and startled me, so engrossed had I become in the story) and the main characters are sympathetic.
While this edition is illustrated, there are only a few illustrations a More...
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Jan 11, 2012
Erin
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Nov 02, 2011
Wendy
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This is one of the few times that I've seen the movie before reading the book. In this case, I saw the movie when I was a kid and it scared me to death, so much so that I had vampire-related nightmares for months. My bed faced my window and I was convinced that one night, a vampire would be there, scratching the glass and waiting to be invited in. <shudder> I confess that for a long time, I couldn't fall asleep without the sheets and blankets pulled up to my chin to cover my neck.
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Oct 06, 2011
Luke
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This is King's second novel and the one that eternally typecast him as a "horror" writer. This is a monster novel. If you don't like Dracula or Frankenstein then don't bother. Unlike many of King's books which aren't actually horror this one is in a very classic sense. If you know this going into it you should have a lot of fun reading it. There's also some neat tie ins to The Dark Tower.
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Oct 06, 2011
Hayley
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When writer, Ben Mears, returns to Salem's Lot to exorcise the demons in his past, strange occurances lead to 'terror'
Like most of Stephen King's books, they are OK up to a point and then they become so slow and boring. The storyline lags and the plot was truly horrifying - not in a good way either!
I found this book painful and I even laughed out loud at points.
Like most of Stephen King's books, they are OK up to a point and then they become so slow and boring. The storyline lags and the plot was truly horrifying - not in a good way either!
I found this book painful and I even laughed out loud at points.
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Oct 06, 2011
Paige
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, very much stays to the more traditional myths and legends surrounding vampires. It isnt so much the blood and gore that make this book so frightening, its the choice of words that Stephen King uses to set the atmosphere. In certain parts I actually had to stop reading because it became too intense for me to handle haha!
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Oct 06, 2011
Bert
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This was just as good as it was when I read the original version 30 years ago. The Illustrated Edition has a lot of extras that are fun, and the pictures are just creepy. In a Stephen King book, that's a good thing :)
Anyone who wants to rediscover "'Salem's Lot" or even discover it for the first time, this would be a great place to start!
Anyone who wants to rediscover "'Salem's Lot" or even discover it for the first time, this would be a great place to start!
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Oct 06, 2011
Meaghan (phillipnmeaghan)
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My first Stephen King book ever and I loved it! It was just the right amount of scary/creepy, but nothing that will give you nightmares or anything. I'm really looking forward to reading more of his books, especially this time of year seem perfect for them.
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Oct 06, 2011
Emma
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Another older King book which is still very good. Sometimes it seemed a tiny bit slow going but at the same time it was very creepy.
Very tiny spoiler, but King continues his trend of killing off characters you really like.
Very tiny spoiler, but King continues his trend of killing off characters you really like.
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Oct 06, 2011
Martina
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This book was so amazing. When I wasn't reading it, it's like i was craving to read it. I loved it. There were times when it got so intense that I actually held my breath while reading. Great story of vampires. it's awesome.
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Oct 06, 2011
Susan
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I really appreciated the material that had been cut from the original book since I really love this book.
What I'd like to know is what idiot told them that 5 photos make an illustrated edition...
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What I'd like to know is what idiot told them that 5 photos make an illustrated edition...
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Oct 06, 2011
Tryphena
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I really liked this book. I have read it before but it was better the second time around. What I really like about King is his ability to makee the reader feel like it could happen to them.
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Oct 06, 2011
Steve
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My favorite vampire book by King. I read the original in 1976, and bought this illustrated edition in 2006. I love the extras and behind-the-scenes King included in this edition.
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Oct 06, 2011
Laura
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Pretty dark, but very well written and good plot. Definitely kept the pages turning. I'm going to try to read all of Stephen King's novels in the order he wrote them...
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Oct 06, 2011
Matt
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My friend Tim got me this for my birthday. Other than 30 Days of Night, this is probably the best modern day Vampire story out there.
Good read for the winter time.
Good read for the winter time.
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Oct 06, 2011
Antonio
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Probably the scariest book I've ever read. Granted, I read it when I was about 14, but...I just got the new edition with all the new illustrations and can't wait to re-read it.
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Oct 06, 2011
Mscharlee
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Creepy. My mom suggested I read this since it scared her witless in the 70's. I could see why. Even the old mini-series of it was pretty good. Had a hard time sleeping that night.
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Oct 06, 2011
Crystal
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I love this book. It's for fans of Stephen King and for fans of vampires. (I'm a fan of both). I will definitly be reading this again in the future!
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Oct 06, 2011
ataru
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I love vampires ans stephen king is one of my favorite authors. Very good book. *stands up and claps*. YaySTEPPHHHHNNNNNKNIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oct 06, 2011
Monika
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The best vampire novel ever. That is all.
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Oct 06, 2011
So Hang
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This is a truly terrifying novel in my opinion.
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