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khall909's review against another edition
5.0
WILD. This was my 2nd King novel and it did not disappoint. King has a way of making even the mundane parts of books so intriguing and meaningful. The character interactions are so multifaceted and add so much to the story. I would not say this book scared me at all, but I absolutely felt the omg/wtf of it all. This story was so much more than the dread and gore- it really portrayed grief and relationships in such a beautiful way. Stephen King said this was his scariest book and didn’t want to publish it initially-and I can see why. It’s HEAVY but SO GOOD!
jslamas's review against another edition
4.0
Pet Sematary is a chilling and psychologically disturbing horror novel that delves into the darkest corners of human grief and the temptation to defy the natural order of life and death. King's storytelling prowess is on full display in this novel, creating an eerie and tense atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The story revolves around the Creed family, who move to a rural town and discover a mysterious and ancient pet cemetery in the nearby woods. As the family faces tragedy and loss, the cemetery takes on a sinister significance, and the novel explores the devastating consequences of tampering with the boundary between life and death.
King's ability to create relatable characters and explore the complexities of human emotions is one of the novel's strengths. The grief and desperation felt by the characters are palpable, making the horror all the more intense. The exploration of the theme of death and the question of whether sometimes it's better to let go is thought-provoking.
The novel is not for the faint of heart, as it delves into gruesome and unsettling territory. It's a testament to King's skill as a horror writer that he can elicit such strong emotional reactions from readers. "Pet Sematary" is a disturbing and haunting work that lingers in the mind long after the book is closed, making it a must-read for fans of the horror genre and Stephen King's work in particular.
The story revolves around the Creed family, who move to a rural town and discover a mysterious and ancient pet cemetery in the nearby woods. As the family faces tragedy and loss, the cemetery takes on a sinister significance, and the novel explores the devastating consequences of tampering with the boundary between life and death.
King's ability to create relatable characters and explore the complexities of human emotions is one of the novel's strengths. The grief and desperation felt by the characters are palpable, making the horror all the more intense. The exploration of the theme of death and the question of whether sometimes it's better to let go is thought-provoking.
The novel is not for the faint of heart, as it delves into gruesome and unsettling territory. It's a testament to King's skill as a horror writer that he can elicit such strong emotional reactions from readers. "Pet Sematary" is a disturbing and haunting work that lingers in the mind long after the book is closed, making it a must-read for fans of the horror genre and Stephen King's work in particular.
lorenzadlung's review against another edition
4.0
Mein erster King nach Dolores als Jugendlicher. Gute Unterhaltung, macht Lust auf mehr.
nuzulul_n's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I don't really know why this book does not creeps me out 😭 i think its due to the slow-build up? Idk or maybe im just not a fan of horror book 😭
tottles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Animal death, and Death
Minor: Alcohol
blissb's review against another edition
5.0
I cant bring my self to put into words how this book made me feel, but I know that it will haunt me for a long time to come...
meg_teg's review against another edition
5.0
I've always loved the original movie for its brilliant 1989 charm (cheesiness), but was too chicken to read the book. But oh man, the book is gooooooooood :D
I didn't find it super blatantly scary, maybe because I knew the plot going in (or maybe just cuz I'm dead inside lol), but there were details in the book that still gave me chills, and the premise of the story in general is absolutely genius because it is human and relatable and grounded (pun intended lol) in mysteries that could very well exist just beyond our grasp of reality. The book is full of emotion and exploration of the human psyche that both movies couldn't really scratch the surface of. Seeing inside a person's mind as they consciously lose their sanity is a crazy ride.
The momentum of the second half of the book is invigorating. The silent war between mysterious forces of good and evil (mostly evil) using people as their pawns reminded me of Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy -- it gave me the same sense of excited dread.
I didn't find it super blatantly scary, maybe because I knew the plot going in (or maybe just cuz I'm dead inside lol), but there were details in the book that still gave me chills, and the premise of the story in general is absolutely genius because it is human and relatable and grounded (pun intended lol) in mysteries that could very well exist just beyond our grasp of reality. The book is full of emotion and exploration of the human psyche that both movies couldn't really scratch the surface of. Seeing inside a person's mind as they consciously lose their sanity is a crazy ride.
The momentum of the second half of the book is invigorating. The silent war between mysterious forces of good and evil (mostly evil) using people as their pawns reminded me of Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy -- it gave me the same sense of excited dread.
chassidynicole's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75