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A review by pezinho
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The way Stephen King writes his characters will be something I'll always enjoy reading. He's able to make them feel so full of life and depth.
I enjoyed and liked it more than other SK books I've read. However, it's becoming clear to me that his books tend to falter a bit toward the end, and he's unable to maintain the tension and interest that the beginning and middle of the books have. For such a fantastic setup, the ending of the book just felt a bit abrupt and unsatisfying.
Another point that I've noticed is just how unbearably slow his books can be. Regardless, I've still enjoyed it.
I enjoyed and liked it more than other SK books I've read. However, it's becoming clear to me that his books tend to falter a bit toward the end, and he's unable to maintain the tension and interest that the beginning and middle of the books have. For such a fantastic setup, the ending of the book just felt a bit abrupt and unsatisfying.
Another point that I've noticed is just how unbearably slow his books can be. Regardless, I've still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Child abuse