'Salem's Lot

I love a horror with a slow creeping monster that stays just out of sight. I always love a good investigation. Salem's Lot definitely had both of those things. There were a ton of characters, but I mostly kept them straight. I appreciated the way that ending played out. There was a logic to it. Some of the harsh and awful town members seemed typical of books written at this time period. I didn't like it, but I did expect it.
Overall enjoyable, but not the most horrifying King I have read.

“Storytelling is as natural as breathing; plotting is the literary version of artificial respiration”
- introduction to ‘Salem's Lot by Stephen King


This edition is just wonderful, as it includes two short stories (from the Night Shift collection) One for the road and Jerusalem's Lot.

This is one of those books which make you fear those hideous bloodsucking creatures called ‘Vampires' rather than loving them. The Vampires in this book have got balls to scare the shit out of you, unlike those other vampires in modern fiction or television. Beautifully written by King. The story and plot are immensely gripping. The character development is amazing. They blend in with the Lot quite perfectly. I've always enjoyed the way Stephen King describes the death of his characters in his novels. The imagery is so enticing that you actually feel empathetic towards them, like you're the member of the town itself and witnessing this horrific saga unfold before your eyes! I felt bad for the plot twist regarding Susan and Ben. It was literally heart wrenching! Overall, the novel is undoubtedly among the best works of King. I had read Lovecraft and Poe but haven't started reading King until this year. And I must say, he's on par with those horror fiction legends! Stephen King is slowly rising the ranks of the list of authors I love! I've left craving for more of his works, just like those blood hungry creatures in this book!

This was really fun to read. It felt slow at times but it picked up really nicely at the end and I felt like the ending was good. I will be watching the movie sooner or later.

Clasicazo de Stephen King que me ha encantado. No me motivaba mucho la temática pero como de costumbre consigue transmitir el terror y la angustia perfectamente.