A review by same_sch
El misterio de Salem's Lot by Stephen King

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.