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Pet Sematary
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bookshelves: horror
Oct 11, 2019
bookshelves: horror
Read 2 times. Last read October 6, 2019 to October 11, 2019.
Since I recently watched the remake of the 80s film I had to re-read Pet Sematary again. A decision I didn't regreat. It is a phenomenally good book that grew in my opinion over the years (I actually read it for the first time in the 80s). On the one hand you have numerous excellent horror elements (the cemetery, the Wendigo, Zelda and those coming back from that place, like Church or Gadge). On the other hand it describes in a relentless way what happens if man plays God and tries to resurrect the dead (sometimes it's better to stay dead). Those people returning from the Micmac place are changed in a very unpleasant way. Lazarus is a very strong motif throughout the book. The whole story is masterly plotted and told. Jud Crandall is a very sinister character that leads Louis into temptation. The old Micmac burial place is brilliant and one of the eeriest places in horror literature. Vic Pascow's warnings come to late. The book is about death and what comes after death. It's not only what you'd expect about 80s horror but very philosophical. This book makes you really think about life and death. Absolutely awsome novel and must read. I'm very glad that I read that book in advanced years again!
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
(Paperback Edition)
June 25, 2012
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(Paperback Edition)
October 6, 2019
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Started Reading
October 6, 2019
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October 11, 2019
– Shelved as:
horror
October 11, 2019
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Finished Reading
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Great review and book, Peter! Was the remake any better than the atrocious original?
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Peter wrote: "Thank you very much, J.K.. Now, the remake was completely different to the story (Ellie was buried at the Micmac burial ground!) and had another ending (I won't tell here, but it was very bizarre)...."
What a shame!! 2 movie adaptations of such a great horror story, and neither one is worth a hill of beans. :o(
What a shame!! 2 movie adaptations of such a great horror story, and neither one is worth a hill of beans. :o(
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