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A review by vixenreader
Cujo by Stephen King
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
3.75
Although it could have used a thorough editor, the theme of pain and trauma being experienced in isolation is still prevalent and Cujo the St. Bernard deserved a better end.
Graphic: Classism, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Alcoholism, Violence, Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Gore, Cursing, Animal death, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Abandonment, Excrement, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Ableism, and Rape
Be aware that there are subjects of heat stroke, starvation/dehydration, vandalism, animal violence, rabies, marital dysfunction, and childhood fears addressed.