'Salem's Lot
Readers rate it 3.9 (1.4K on Hardcover)
483 pages · Released Jul 1, 1982 · New English Library Ltd
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'Salem's Lot is a classic vampire horror novel featuring graphic violence, atmospheric dread, and genuinely frightening supernatural content. While it includes themes of courage and community against evil, the story contains child death, child abuse, and pervasive horror that makes it unsuitable for younger readers. This is Stephen King's mature horror work, best suited for older teens and adults with tolerance for psychological terror and violence.
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Author Ben Mears returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house that has haunted him since childhood only to find his isolated hometown infested with vampires. While the vampires claim more victims, Mears convinces a small group of believers to combat the undead. (source) --- Also contained in: - Night... Author Ben Mears returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house that has haunted him since childhood only to find his isolated hometown infested with vampires. While the vampires claim more victims, Mears convinces a small group of believers to combat the undead. (source) --- Also contained in: - Night Shift / Carrie / 'Salem's Lot / Shining - 'Salem's Lot: Illustrated Edition - Works (Danse Macabre / Salem's Lot / Shining)
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- Not Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Plot driven
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
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ISBN 9780450031069 · New English Library Ltd