Reviews

‘Salem's Lot by Stephen King

ethan416's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

I really enjoyed this book! It’s strange to think that this was his second novel, especially given how well written this is. It’s part Vampire novel part commentary on the death of small towns across the US. It had some chapters that make you say “hmm that seemed kind of random,” but  it all ties back together pretty nicely.

benjamin529's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Easily one of my favorite books of all time. The slow building of dread, the descriptions of the town, the characters and the flaws. The tension in the last 150 pages makes it a non-stop read

josh_fosse's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

3.5

theoryofabone's review against another edition

4.0

Quel livre! Il m’a beaucoup rappeler Dracula de Bram Stoker donc c’est immédiatement un coup de cœur!

books_andchaos's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

4.0

tlfuller13's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

nkalich's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

moonmin_bookcase's review against another edition

3.0

I’ve read a few of King’s books, and feel I was missing out by not having read his vampire novel so late in the game especially since I adore vampire novels.

This one though just didn’t really hit the mark for me. Considering it is his second book it isn’t badly written, in fact for a second book it is pretty good. However, I found that the book really dragged at the beginning. What should have been simple world building and character introduction seemed to go on for far longer than one needed to. The story definitely picked up but I was already bored by the time that it did. I also found the ending a little lacklustre and not as exciting as I had hope it would have been.

Overall it wasn’t a bad read, but it wasn’t a great read either.

goblinrat's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

First Stephen King book. I was impressed. Didn't want to put it down. 

pizzasteve's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75