Salem's Lot

Stephen King

Stephen King (the person) really weirds me out. But that's beside the point; I just wanted to...more

Stephen King (the person) really weirds me out. But that's beside the point; I just wanted to throw that out there. This book was pure dime-store trash... and I loved every second of it. Good story - bad literature. The movie adaptation is aweful and shame on Rob lowe for participating in it.   hide

Of course this book will scare you silly, but what I admire most is how he approached the already...more

Of course this book will scare you silly, but what I admire most is how he approached the already cliched and trite horror staple of the vampire and made it fresh and scary again.   hide

Terrifying, awesome classic horror. Like picking up an old Tales from the Crypt by way of Bram...more

Terrifying, awesome classic horror. Like picking up an old Tales from the Crypt by way of Bram Stoker. Perfect straightforward supernatural horror.   hide

It was my first Stephen King and ever since this book I can't stop reading his books. It's way...more

It was my first Stephen King and ever since this book I can't stop reading his books. It's way creepy... I wouldn't even read it at night.    hide

The scope of the novel boggles my mind. I have trouble keeping track of five characters; in this...more

The scope of the novel boggles my mind. I have trouble keeping track of five characters; in this book, dozens of characters and backstories mix and mingle. A simply incredible read.   hide