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Pet Sematary
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Well, I doubt that I'll ever have any other way of saying this, but after reading this book, my mind is well and truly fucked. This book, and the story it tells, pushes the boundaries even for the sanest of individuals. It psychologically grips you, and Stephen King manages to get inside your head, rummage around in there for a bit, and stay there, long after you've finished the book. But, that is what he wants, and that, is another reason why he is one of the greatest authors, that I have read to date.
Pet Sematary is my fourth King novel, and having just read The Shining, I wanted more of King's works in my grasp. The Shining, without a doubt, was amazing. I was hooked from beginning to end. When I finished that book, I was inevitably disappointed, as I had an appetite for more, and in a crazy kind of way, I liked feeling unsettled, so I bought Pet Sematary, as I'd heard positive things about it.
I went into this book, with the grave assumption that it was about a cat that returned from the dead, hence the front cover, which actually has an evil looking cat on it. It was SO much more than that. Let me put this in my terms. It takes a lot to physiologically disturb me, and in turn, get under my skin. This book was dancing very confidently on that line. At one point, around halfway through, I was reading it at work, and towards the end of a chapter I thought " Wow, he's not honestly written what I think he has, has he?" I had to read the next chapter at home.
Apparently, King States that this novel is one that he hasn't been able to reread himself as it is THAT scary. Now I've read it myself, I totally understand that statement.
I feel I must thank Mr King, for once again, causing my flesh to crawl, my stomach to lurch, and inevitably, adding to my current issue of insomnia.
Pet Sematary is my fourth King novel, and having just read The Shining, I wanted more of King's works in my grasp. The Shining, without a doubt, was amazing. I was hooked from beginning to end. When I finished that book, I was inevitably disappointed, as I had an appetite for more, and in a crazy kind of way, I liked feeling unsettled, so I bought Pet Sematary, as I'd heard positive things about it.
I went into this book, with the grave assumption that it was about a cat that returned from the dead, hence the front cover, which actually has an evil looking cat on it. It was SO much more than that. Let me put this in my terms. It takes a lot to physiologically disturb me, and in turn, get under my skin. This book was dancing very confidently on that line. At one point, around halfway through, I was reading it at work, and towards the end of a chapter I thought " Wow, he's not honestly written what I think he has, has he?" I had to read the next chapter at home.
Apparently, King States that this novel is one that he hasn't been able to reread himself as it is THAT scary. Now I've read it myself, I totally understand that statement.
I feel I must thank Mr King, for once again, causing my flesh to crawl, my stomach to lurch, and inevitably, adding to my current issue of insomnia.
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![Mark](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1695240366p1/7467113.jpg)
I liked this one a lot my first time around, but having re-read it last year as a father, it really shook me this time. The best horror isn't always the "in your face" stuff, but the subtle, creeping stuff. That's this book.
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Derek wrote: "Tobin, I’m the father of two small children and I didn’t even think about the impact that would bring to my read. Now I’m both exhilarated and horrified to start."
Yeah, it hit me in an entirely different way. I couldn't help thinking, what would I do in the same situation?
Yeah, it hit me in an entirely different way. I couldn't help thinking, what would I do in the same situation?
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Thanks, Michael! :)
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I look forward to reading your review on this one, Derek. I cannot stop thinking about this book!
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Oh, I definitely agree Tobin. It's the stuff that gets under your skin, and no matter how much you dread turning that page, you do so anyway, as the story has you in it's grip. I loved it.
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Ah, mine too Richard. This one and The Shining, anyway.
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I have to say, the current King novel I'm reading called "The Outsider" isn't thrilling me as much as I'd hoped!
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Wow Greg, you're brave, I'll give you that!
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Insanely creepy
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I could've sworn I sought this review out after you recommended to me a while back! Clearly I forgot to click the 'like' button!
I own 'IT' and 'The Green Mile' but you make me want to buy this one and push it ahead. I also heard 'Salem's Lot' was really great too!
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I could've sworn I sought this review out after you recommended to me a while back! Clearly I forgot to click the 'like' button!..."
You mean, you haven't read this one yet? Oh, you need to definitely push this up your list Jonathan! This is up there with the greats for me. One of those freaky as hell reads that never quite leaves you. :)
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Yes! Good man! Good deed for the day completed. :D
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"Pet Sematary" only book I've ever read that's truly terrified me. I've never been so happy to see a sunrise.
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Yes, you probably would enjoy a reread!
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I watched the remake, which was dreadful. Is the original much better?
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I can't compare it with the remake, having not seen it. But the original went off King's own screenplay, and hits the horror/comedy mix of his work perfectly. Lots of people don't like it though - it's just a personal favourite.
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Good to see another fan. As for the remake, the trailer alone was enough to dissuade me.
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Good to see another fan. As for the remake, the trail..."
same here , the trailer loaded up and i was like - why are those kids wearing masks ? lol and when i did see the film i had the same reaction to it that i had to kubriks adation to the shining - every few minutes ... thats night right ... thats not right
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