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’Salem’s Lot

Stephen King

Start date: January 10, 2015

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Nov 17, 2023 Lennis rated it really liked it

I can see why this is a fan favorite. King is adept at making the horror feel real. Many vampire books feel like they are in a world where it isn't terribly surprising that vampires exist. In this novel, it feels like the real world with characters that have to convince themselves that what they are seeing is real. Since he isn't afraid to kill a well-developed and loved main character, you feel the extreme sadness of it all as well. As with most of his early work, it does have to be read keepin ...more

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May 09, 2010 Debbie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, horror

One of my favorite Stephen King books.

Jerusalem's Lot is a small town where gossip spreads like wildfire and everyone is aware of the secrets people try to keep. When several strangers come to town and, at the same time, local children begin to disappear or to die suddenly and inexplicably, some unlikely heroes step forward to stop a great evil.

This book is extremely creepy and suspenseful, even if you already know the secret behind all of the sudden deaths and disappearances. The characters ar ...more

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May 14, 2017 Korie Brown rated it really liked it

This was the second time I've read this one. I loved the way King riffs off Bram Stoker. That said, this one does feel a bit dated - the book has a very 1970's feel. ...more

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