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Richly Detailed Characters

Customers are highly impressed with the richly detailed characters in 'Salem's Lot, which they find to be thoughtfully crafted and lifelike. The extensive character descriptions add depth to the story and make for an immersive reading experience.

Imaginative Setting

Customers have a largely positive sentiment towards 'Salem's Lot's imaginative setting. They appreciate its eerie and haunting atmosphere, vivid details, and intricate world-building that keeps them engaged until the very last page. Some mention the small-town living and personal struggles of characters as endearing elements. However, a few acknowledge the initial slow pace but ultimately find it worthwhile for the story's scope and development.

Suspenseful Atmosphere

Customers are generally positive about the suspenseful atmosphere of 'Salem's Lot, praising its ability to create a chilling and unsettling mood throughout the story. Some mention the book's slow build-up and character development adding to the tension, while others note that it can get a bit long-winded in the middle but the ending is worth it. Overall, 'Salem's Lot is seen as a classic example of King's mastery of horror and suspense.

Durable Binding

Most customers received their 'Salem's Lot books in good condition, praising its new or like-new state. However, a few reported issues with damaged bindings, including upside-down printing and shredded pages.

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Quality


I had read this many many years ago and a little worried about how little i remembered but it is a great story that builds slow...  Read More


This is very good, not overly long like some of the later ones.


Particularly the first 25-50% is way too wordy and could have been trimmed.


In typical king style, the first half of the book, is a slow burn, where the real life horror of small town life is put in fron...  Read More

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I loved how fast the book was delivered, only 2 days of waiting.

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 23,385 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 22 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    October wouldn’t be complete without reading at least one novel by the master of horror stephen king


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    Author ben mears returns to the lot a town he once called home hoping to confront some personal demons while working on what he hopes will be his breakout novel


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    His focus is the ominous marsten house a decaying mansion that casts a long shadow over the town


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not long after strange events begin to plague the town—children disappear people fall ill under mysterious circumstances and creeping darkness seems to envelop the community


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    As mears investigates he uncovers a chilling truth straker is merely a pawn for an ancient far more sinister force threatening to consume the entire town


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The setting is a small maine town the cast is large and richly developed and the narrative is driven by a horrifying evil layered with complexity


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    While this slow build pays off later when the action intensifies it does give the book a bit of a sluggish start


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    King’s twist on the classic vampire tale infuses familiar elements with his unsettling unique vision

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