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Connavar · 23rd June 2007, 07:41 PM

I have just finished this book. I thought it was a great story. Sure it had flaws specially in the begining where he could have been more smooth when he let you get to know the people of the Lot.

Even before things started happening there was this mood i liked. This "nice" small town and that house. When things happened it scared me i wont lie about it. Cause you got to know the people and some you really liked and hoped they would make it but one after one....

He is great at writing the creepy scenes, his prose annoys you something cause it lacks skill but not in those scenes.

Characters i liked most Mark Petrie and Matt Burke. Mark i thought several times, " this kid has balls of steal " First i thought he is a kid he doesnt know how to be really afraid of what was happening but then he took with him a gun and went after Barlow. Hehe what he did to Straker,cool kid.

This was my first true SK book and it made me a fan and if other works are this good or even better than i look forward to reading them.

He is not even close to being one of the best writers i have read but he is a great storyteller!

Annie · 24th June 2007, 08:41 AM

I have this sitting on my shelf, but haven't read it yet. My sister said it really scared her. I'll have to read it soon.

Nesacat · 24th June 2007, 11:29 AM

If you liked this you might want to try his Cycle of the Werewolf. Sort of rounds it out I guess. A book on vampires and another with a werewolf.

I like the way King goes about dealing with both. He makes you see the dark underbelly of the people in the town. Makes you see that maybe there is no totally good or evil being just shades of grey; some of which are darker than others.

steve12553 · 24th June 2007, 01:23 PM

The other thing to consider was that this book is now over 30 years old and was either the second or third novel by an up and coming author. Some of his prose needed honing but the ideas were wonderful.

Connavar · 24th June 2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nesacat

If you liked this you might want to try his Cycle of the Werewolf. Sort of rounds it out I guess. A book on vampires and another with a werewolf.

I like the way King goes about dealing with both. He makes you see the dark underbelly of the people in the town. Makes you see that maybe there is no totally good or evil being just shades of grey; some of which are darker than others.

Thanks it sounds interesting. I looked it up, it is what im looking for short stories/short novel by King and i wanna read stories about werewolfs.

Carpe Diem · 24th July 2007, 04:07 PM

I know this wasn't written by King, but try it anyway. It is a book called 'Victorian Horror Stories", by Mike Stocks. It's absolutelly brilliant, and there is a story there, 'One Silver Bullet', about werewolves. Trust me, some of the stuff in that book is really freaky; great story-lines and great description. One of my favourites is called 'The Original Revenge'; it's sure to satisfy any sadistic cravings! lol.

Briareus Delta · 24th July 2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

I know this wasn't written by King, but try it anyway. It is a book called 'Victorian Horror Stories", by Mike Stocks. It's absolutelly brilliant

Sounds interesting, Carpe. I might give it a try. And welcome to the Chronicles!

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Originally Posted by Connavar of Rigante

Sure it had flaws specially in the begining where he could have been more smooth when he let you get to know the people of the Lot.

Probably the only King book I've started and never actually finished. I found the first chapters infuriating, as he kept introducing new characters/scenes with every new chapter. I think I gave up around Chapter 10.

Connavar · 24th July 2007, 08:02 PM

You should try to read it again.

If you are only alittle paitent in the first 100 pages or so and then it gets pretty interesting.

He had to introduce to the many characters cause he wants you to know the little town and its history before the wierd stuff begins.

Briareus Delta · 25th July 2007, 07:53 AM

I'm sure you're right, Connavar. I will give it another try. Only problem is that I've got so much on my 'to read' list, I'll probably be retired before I get around to it!

Carpe Diem · 25th July 2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Briareus Delta

And welcome to the Chronicles!

Thanks

.

Connavar · 25th July 2007, 12:15 PM

Ooh i didnt see your post count :P

Welcome CD, another SK fan is always welcome

HoopyFrood · 25th July 2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Connavar of Rigante

Welcome CD, another SK fan is always welcome

Abso-diddly-lutely!

Carpe Diem · 25th July 2007, 01:51 PM

Hehe thanks.

So... has anyone read 'On Writing'? (Hopefully not a stupid question

)

digs · 26th July 2007, 02:52 PM

I actually read Salem's Lot just after reading Dracula for the first time, by chance. In the intro to the edition I had King wrote that Salem's Lot plays upon a lot of the themes in Dracula (eg the power of modern technology over primeval terrors like Dracula), often subverting them - it was kind of enjoyable to find the links between the two. I recommend reading one with the other in mind.

Connavar · 26th July 2007, 03:17 PM

Heh seeing how important it was for SK i decided to get it when i finished The Lot.

23rd June 2007, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Salem's Lot I have just finished this book. I thought it was a great story. Sure it had flaws specially in the begining where he could have been more smooth when he let you get to know the people of the Lot. Even before things started happening there was this mood i liked. This "nice" small town and that house. When things happened it scared me i wont lie about it. Cause you got to know the people and some you really liked and hoped they would make it but one after one.... He is great at writing the creepy scenes, his prose annoys you something cause it lacks skill but not in those scenes. Characters i liked most Mark Petrie and Matt Burke. Mark i thought several times, " this kid has balls of steal " First i thought he is a kid he doesnt know how to be really afraid of what was happening but then he took with him a gun and went after Barlow. Hehe what he did to Straker,cool kid. This was my first true SK book and it made me a fan and if other works are this good or even better than i look forward to reading them. He is not even close to being one of the best writers i have read but he is a great storyteller!

24th June 2007, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Annie You dirty bird! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 20	Re: Salem's Lot I have this sitting on my shelf, but haven't read it yet. My sister said it really scared her. I'll have to read it soon.

24th June 2007, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nesacat The Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,612	Re: Salem's Lot If you liked this you might want to try his Cycle of the Werewolf. Sort of rounds it out I guess. A book on vampires and another with a werewolf. I like the way King goes about dealing with both. He makes you see the dark underbelly of the people in the town. Makes you see that maybe there is no totally good or evil being just shades of grey; some of which are darker than others.

24th June 2007, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
steve12553 The Enigma of Steel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 835	Re: Salem's Lot The other thing to consider was that this book is now over 30 years old and was either the second or third novel by an up and coming author. Some of his prose needed honing but the ideas were wonderful.

24th July 2007, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Carpe Diem Homicidal Tendencies..? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Posts: 27	Re: Salem's Lot I know this wasn't written by King, but try it anyway. It is a book called 'Victorian Horror Stories", by Mike Stocks. It's absolutelly brilliant, and there is a story there, 'One Silver Bullet', about werewolves. Trust me, some of the stuff in that book is really freaky; great story-lines and great description. One of my favourites is called 'The Original Revenge'; it's sure to satisfy any sadistic cravings! lol.

24th July 2007, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Re: Salem's Lot You should try to read it again. If you are only alittle paitent in the first 100 pages or so and then it gets pretty interesting. He had to introduce to the many characters cause he wants you to know the little town and its history before the wierd stuff begins.

25th July 2007, 07:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Briareus Delta Misunderstood Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torfaen Posts: 337	Re: Salem's Lot I'm sure you're right, Connavar. I will give it another try. Only problem is that I've got so much on my 'to read' list, I'll probably be retired before I get around to it!

25th July 2007, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Re: Salem's Lot Ooh i didnt see your post count :P Welcome CD, another SK fan is always welcome

25th July 2007, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carpe Diem Homicidal Tendencies..? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Posts: 27	Re: Salem's Lot Hehe thanks. So... has anyone read 'On Writing'? (Hopefully not a stupid question)

26th July 2007, 02:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
digs Fool Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 44	Re: Salem's Lot I actually read Salem's Lot just after reading Dracula for the first time, by chance. In the intro to the edition I had King wrote that Salem's Lot plays upon a lot of the themes in Dracula (eg the power of modern technology over primeval terrors like Dracula), often subverting them - it was kind of enjoyable to find the links between the two. I recommend reading one with the other in mind.

26th July 2007, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Re: Salem's Lot Heh seeing how important it was for SK i decided to get it when i finished The Lot.

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