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'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

ice_lasha's review against another edition

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dark emotional slow-paced

4.25

same_sch's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A fantastic and terrifying novel in equal measure. Largely correcting everything that Bram Stoker's Dracula may have missed, this story features a master vampire who is present, menacing and actually hurts the protagonists instead of just presenting himself as a big monster who is easily defeated (and using all of his powers without skimping). Without shying away from taking clear inspiration from this horror classic, the story takes you into how a community deals with such an issue (whether actively, by letting go or simply supporting the monster) and not just how the protagonists might deal with it. All in all, an intriguing, chilling and well-rounded novel.

adutcher's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

simplysalcedo's review against another edition

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5.0

My first Stephen King novel, and wow. It was a great one. I have been hesitant to read his novels, but after this one I am ready to read another! The story line was great, and there was a good amount of detail. One scene towards the end made my jaw literally drop. I am still unwell from it, lol.

tcsellman's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

evy_rinne's review against another edition

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3.0

- great characters
- poor conclusions to literally every single thing that happens.
- was never truly scared or worried
- wish it was shorter

rhysdri's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.5

sgtdracula's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sofiasantos's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

mattia_masciadra's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0