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Summary: Cool new Pocket Books Edition of Pet Sematary!!!
Review: I have always regarded Pet Sematary as one of the best works by the "king of horror," and now, finally, there is a new edition of this book. The old paperback edition (the one from Signet) is too badly, cheaply, made to really be able to appreciate one hell of a story. So I'm glad that the new Pocket Book edition -- with a cool cover, good typeset, and overall good book design -- is out! Even better would be, of course, if they decided to publish a hardcover edition of this novel (obviously I missed the one published in 1983). But enough about different editions: those of you who have not read the book . . . run (not go) to the nearest bookstore and get it! You will not be disappointed!!!
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Summary: Classic American Horror Story
Review: "Pet Semetary" was for me a great introduction to a distinctly American style of horror.Instead of monstous vampires,or mis-begotten science experiments,the story largely unfolds in a very low-key,almost strangely folksey way.The characters are people we're very familiar and comfortable with-Louis Creed,the solid,affable doctor,his wife Rachel,intelligent,loving and supportive,and Judd Crandall,the likable old man from across the street.The town itself is also vivid--we've all been there before.It's with these elements that Stephen King weaves a tale that slowly insinuates itself under your skin,until it's in too deep to forget it very easily.The story deals with elemental,primally human concerns,namely,mortality,and protection of your children.King's attention to detail and admirable restraint-hinting at unthinkable horrors more than actually describinhg them-as well as his gift for page-turning story-telling make this a must for any horror(or good story)fan out there.It's one of my favorite books and I know it'll be one of yours.
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Summary: Dark Power
Review: Even though at times this book seems overly influenced by television culture, in that the characters and things they do often appear culled from sitcom and other TV situations, and has perhaps too many goofy high school humor intrusions, it still has a powerful body of dark human dreams and emotions that wrenches the gut. Mr. King has fashioned a relatively simple story from the plight of a single family spiralling, like the arrangement of tombstones in the Sematary circling inward to the unknown deep within a Celtic spiral, into the depths of primal survival emotion and nightmare. This book is a bed of childhood terror and debilitating anxiety, and possibly a portrait of a man and wife who took too long to acknowledge the pain and horror that has a spot reserved in each of us, and is present beneath each of our footfalls as we walk across this world.
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Summary: genius X5!
Review: this book was the 3rd king book i read and it still scares me to death just thinking about it!it is the best book ive ever read.a strait up great book!
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Summary: The most haunting book Mr. King has written
Review: I first heard about this book in an intview with Stephen King. He was asked if he had ever written anything that he thought was too scary to publish and he said "Yes, Pet Sematary." When it did get published, I had to get it right away. I was not disappointed. This has to be the most haunting book I have ever read. The sense of dread that King's foreshadowing develops in this book is almost unbearable. I have been unable to re-read this since I have had kids, but the book on CD is VERY tempting.
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Summary: Pet Sematary
Review: Where do you begin to describe a story such as this one? I read this book in the October of 2000; I wasn't ready for what I dove into. I won't give away the story, but let me just say that it had me disturbed for days after I finished reading it. The story itself doesn't really have any elements of terror until the end, which is probably what makes this book so unique and different from othe suspense novels. I haven't read tons of horror, but I have read other books by King and Bentley Little, and PET SEMATARY still holds on strong. The ending lingers in my thoughts and the characters are still so real, their situation still so depressing. What makes it a masterpiece is the fact that King keeps you reading despite the fact that people aren't getting slashed up throughout the book. He scares you with the very idea of death and the desperation it brings. He reminds us that sometimes "dead is better."
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Summary: THE GREATEST HORROR STORY EVER WRITTEN
Review: The average review of this book/audio tape is 4 & 1/2 stars, out of five. There's an excellent reason for this -- quite simply, this is the greatest horror story ever written. The back-story is uncannily authentic, the characters and dialogue equally tangible and intriguing. One might almost believe this a true story written by a first-hand observer -- with the unbelievable made oh, so real. This is definitely not for post-sunset reading (though, if you're brave, start reading it after nine, with only a candle for illumination -- I dare you!). This tale is quite disturbing; those who label it with a low score were most likely very touched by the troubling nature of this black fairy tale; we tend to strongly strike out against that with which we disagree, meritous or not. I've had friend that had no problem with "Carrie," "The Shining" or any of King's other works, yet dismissed "Pet Sematary" as terrible, horrible, nasty bunk. But there's a very good reason -- this tale reaches the very heart of the thing you fear most... Death. Enjoy this book -- if you dare -- but keep in mind that "sometimes, dead is better."
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Summary: Great new introduction and cover!
Review: The new Pocket Books edition of Pet Sematary has a very cool (new) introduction by King. If you've never heard his explanation of what inspired the story and why he locked it away in a drawer for a couple of years, you might want to check it out! That, and the novel is one of his best, of course!
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Summary: Smacks of terror!
Review: I first read "Pet Semetary" (intentionally mispelled) as a child and was both horrified and obsessed by Stephen King afterwards.The plot is simple: an intelligent young couple and their children move to a sprawling, old house in Maine and soon fall victim to the diabolical and supernatural forces surrounding their home. Louis Creed, the story's main protagonist, soon becomes certain that something is not right. Not right at all. With the help of Judd Crandal, a kindly neighbor who has seen his share of the mysterious, Louis delves deeper and deeper into the mysteries of a deserted indian burial ground, reputed to have the powers of resurrection.But some things shouldn't be dabbled with, and resurrection is, apparently, one of them... If you miss this one, you're missing some consummate horror!
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Summary: A Chilling book for a Wintery Read
Review: Although most of Stephen King's books leave you with a mind full of wonder or the need to watch a Disney movie afterwards, "Pet Sematary" is a well written book with many turns and cliffhangers along with much suspense and horror. The underlying plot of the book contains the message that you should not toy with death, or it will toy with you. The main character Louis Creed is a physician at a local university near Ludlow, Maine. The Creed family moves to the location so Louis can start his new job at the university. The Creed's move into a beautiful house that has many secrets behind it...or in the back yard trail where the Creed's found an old pet cemetary that lies on an old Indian burial ground. The pet cemetary magically lures to the Creed children by voices and illusions. When the Creed's beloved cat dies, they burry it in the cemetary. Amazingly enough, the cat turns up alive a few days later-it seems to be a resurection of the dead. However, the cat shows different behavior than before. Amazed and bewildered by this resurection, the cemetary bring new meaning to the small town of Ludlow and the Creed Family. Later in the novel, the Creed family loses a member, their infant son Gage. The devastation of this event brings a sense of desperation upon Louis who then burries Gage in the pet cemetary to see if he could also be resurected. Does Gage come back to life? Does his attitude change like the cat's? What happens to the Creed's? Read this book by Stephen King and you will be on the edge of you seat with chills.
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