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A review by elleclaire
'salem's Lot by Stephen King
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
Great book, fast and intriguing read. Some things absolutely do not age but it was written in the 70s, by a man, and by all accounts could be a much worse offender. King’s writing talent, imagination, and ability to cement you in a place make up for most of these sins.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Domestic abuse