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Pet Sematary
by Stephen King
As a fan who typically gets my horror fix from movies, reading Stephen King's Pet Sematary was the perfect entry point into the genre. I’ve watched a few Stephen King adaptations into the screen so why not read them first this time.
The novel starts with a slow pace, introducing us to the Creed family as they settle into a new life in the small town of Ludlow. The initial focus is on their mundane, everyday routine and building relationships with neighbors. The horror begins to unravel when the family cat dies, leading them to a mysterious burial ground that turns their lives into a unsettling nightmare.
At its core, the novel is a raw exploration of death, grief, and family desperation. We are placed directly into the mind of Louis Creed, sharing his sorrow and spiraling with him into madness. It’s a powerful character study of a father who will do anything for his family regardless of the consequences. But sometimes, the internal monologues was a little bit too much for me.
However, King's writing is masterful, balancing touching moments, dark humor, and horror that creeps up on you slowly. As someone who is used to the gore of horror films, I wouldn't say the book gave me nightmares but it definitely left a lasting psychological mark. The gritty realism of its themes especially its honest portrayal of death resonated with me.
This is a classic for a reason. As a doctor myself, I can relate. Just don't expect me to move into a house with a cemetery nearby anytime soon.
Oz The Gweat and Tewwible!!!
The novel starts with a slow pace, introducing us to the Creed family as they settle into a new life in the small town of Ludlow. The initial focus is on their mundane, everyday routine and building relationships with neighbors. The horror begins to unravel when the family cat dies, leading them to a mysterious burial ground that turns their lives into a unsettling nightmare.
At its core, the novel is a raw exploration of death, grief, and family desperation. We are placed directly into the mind of Louis Creed, sharing his sorrow and spiraling with him into madness. It’s a powerful character study of a father who will do anything for his family regardless of the consequences. But sometimes, the internal monologues was a little bit too much for me.
However, King's writing is masterful, balancing touching moments, dark humor, and horror that creeps up on you slowly. As someone who is used to the gore of horror films, I wouldn't say the book gave me nightmares but it definitely left a lasting psychological mark. The gritty realism of its themes especially its honest portrayal of death resonated with me.
This is a classic for a reason. As a doctor myself, I can relate. Just don't expect me to move into a house with a cemetery nearby anytime soon.
Oz The Gweat and Tewwible!!!