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André Oliveira asked this question about The Institute:
For those who have read the book: does it have spoilers for other Stephen King books? If yes, which books? Thank you very much!
Agustin Maggi I also spotted several intertextual references to other King books et all. Certainly Salem’s Lot mentioned by Orphan Annie (another funny note if you …moreI also spotted several intertextual references to other King books et all. Certainly Salem’s Lot mentioned by Orphan Annie (another funny note if you are into musicals). Then the twins are referred to as emerging from an “old horror movie”, a funny wink to the Shining movie. The whole scene with William Smith must also be connected to The Dead Zone and its protagonist John Smith, not just through the names but the topic... (less)
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The Institute
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