Pet Sematary

I finished this book about a half hour until midnight tonight. I had always loved the movie growing up so my brain conjured up the idea of reading the book. Seemed innocent enough and my sweet little naive mind thought, "how bad can it possibly be?" I read some of the other reviews just to see what I was getting myself into. After some peer research, I felt adequately prepared for the task at hand. As I sit here with all the lights on in my house, Boy Was I Wrong! I have been a little more jumpy and experiencing some pretty bizarre dreams since I began reading but nothing prepared me for the sheer terror I was in store for as I read the last 100 pages or so. By the time I reached the final pages, my hands and feet were ice cold and clammy. I am almost 30 years old and I was terrified to leave my bed to go to the bathroom. I worked up the courage (or my bladder couldn't take it any more) and embarked on the trek to the bathroom. As I passed my children's bedroom, my two year old started screaming and crying in her sleep. I am about 99.9% sure that I lost a little piece of my soul (and possibly gained a touch of PTSD) from fright! Overall, this book is great and by far the scariest thing I have ever read. If you have never read it, I highly recommend it!

I don't typically write reviews about books. I've read close to 20 SK books in the last year and a half and over more in my life...this is so unlike his normal character as a writer that it's unnerving. I've read IT, the Stand, 'Salem's Lot, Carrie, Dark Tower series 1-7.5(?) - everything chronologically before this book and tons of newer stuff (I'm working back through his catalogue from start to finish). Nothing compares to this. Prepare for the darkest form of horror. I can't with good conscience recommend anyone to read this book. It gave me nightmares every night that I read it. I woke up thinking about it, and couldn't get it out of my head. I'm reading something else as fast as I can...can't wait to get back to the basic SK. Nothing else holds a candle to this.

I have to hand it to King- there's a reason this guy sells billions of books. He can really tell a story, flesh it out and pace it very well. He's also great at creating a believable, ordinary setting and then infusing the supernatural in a fairly believable way. Like others, I found the beginning of the book a bit too slow of a buildup; it could've been tightened up quite a bit. However this is probably the fastest I've ever read a long book. So the flow is generally very effective. I don't want to spoil too much, but it's hard to describe without doing that. Sometimes his zombie thing works and sometimes it doesn't. It's most effective when describing his cat. I would say the highlight was the old man Jud's tale of Timmy Baterman; that was truly effective and eerie. By the final climax, it's predictable and off-and-on effective. He's most effective when he's using small details to set an ominous tone. The climax is over the top; it might have been more effective if the son had just been an eerie zombie and not a murderous one. Like others said, it almost becomes a "Chucky bloodbath". His use of pop culture references is effective, if over used. He's used that device before and generally it somehow grounds the atmosphere of supernatural into an everyday setting which is what King excels at. Also, he refers to death as "Oz, the Great and Terrible", based on a child's view of Death as a force. It's overused, but very effective; it fits in with his meditation on death as an ever-present unavoidable danger that we all fight but ultimately surrender to. This is a tale of not accepting death; someone said he could've put more profound thoughts into this but I think he does a pretty good job for a popular novel. I don't expect serious existentiality in a horror tale; he makes his points in a believable way through the eyes of his characters. One of his strong points is in illustrating a character's inner thoughts to really show the true horror. He's much better at this than a typical bloodbath ending. Speaking of characters, his two most effective are Jud the old man (even if it seems cliche of Wise Country Old Timer, it works) and the undead cat. They set the tone of dread and demonstrate compelling force that lurks in the Indian burial ground. I also liked his invocation of the classic monster, the Wendigo, even if its purpose was a little vague. He could've elaborated more on why it was there. There are some vague allusions to cannibalism that don't quite fit, even though he talks about cannibalizing one's grief and sanity. I guess it works but... Like others, I thought the scene of the funeral fight was over the top and unnecesary and lent an unintended slapstick to an otherwise serious story in which death was an everpresent malevolent force. King and some of his readers have said this was his scariest book; i haven't read much King so I can't say, but The Stand was much better at creating a very creepy tone of dread. Also, apparently he did this fairly early in his career-he shelved it for a long while- so it does showcase his talent pretty well. His pacing is impeccable and his skills for creating tension are tight. The grave digging and night scenes are pretty brilliant, as his wife and Jud's futile efforts to stop a morbid escapade. I also enjoyed the historical devices of Jud's tales of setting the history of the burial ground; it's such a cliche to say "Indian burial ground' in horror. So it helps to create a believable back story there. He actually gets away with using a well-worn device. Overall, it has very strong points and a somewhat predictable and disappointing end. As I said before, I would've preferred less of a blood bath and more of an eerie zombie ending. His creation of eerie zombies (as opposed to the brain-eating, Night of the LIving Dead kind) was very effective and chilling. It felt much more real than the movie stereotype.

Pet Sematary has always been one of my favorite Stephen King stories. I’m still terrified just thinking about certain scenes from the movie. I hadn’t read the book since I was a kid so I figured I was long overdue for a re-read. This is, famously, the book that King himself considers the most frightening he has ever written. He has expressed regret over publishing it, claiming that it’s too dark, too bleak, that it goes too far. I understand why he feels that way. Reading Pet Sematary as an adult has been a horrifying experience. I’m now at a point in my life where I have an acute fear of mortality—both my own and that of those I love. Pet Sematary exploits that very fear. We all know what it’s like to lose a loved one. What if there was a way to bring them back? Would you do it, even if it meant opening a door into the depths of darkness and terror? We all want to feel like we have some semblance of control, like we’re not at the whim of an indifferent universe where death can strike at any time. But at what cost? As Pet Sematary’s Louis Creed grapples with these very questions, we feel an overwhelming sense of dread. We know tragedy and horror await he and his family, and all we can do is sit back and watch it unfold, secretly hoping that if given the chance, we wouldn’t make the same mistakes. After all, as Louis’s neighbor Jud warns, “sometimes dead is better.” Pet Sematary had me in its grip from the first few pages and never let up. It’s a masterful story about death, love, grief and the hopelessness of trying to escape the will of the universe.

This was the first full length book I read as a young teenager and I loved the premise of the story and how it dealt with sensitive subject of death, loss, resurrection and playing God. It has such an original idea (of how to deal with a loss of a beloved pet or a child with an Indian burial ground) that I'm surprised more people haven't tried to rip it off. My review is after seeing the 2019 version of Pet Semetary (which imo incorporates more of the book than the 1989 version) and obviously the 1989 one. My obsession with horror is thanks to Pet Semetary and the master of scary Stephen King. The power of the writing is strong and King obviously knows how to dance with characters who you will love and as the story deepens begin to fear. Take an average every day family with their beloved cat, move them to the country, bring in the friendly neighbor and a crazy road that leads to the kind of power that King makes you believe is possible and very real. The goosebumps, fear and characters are going to make you afraid to walk unknown paths. My favorite part was actually the walk to the burial ground, I felt the water, seen the fog and felt like I was right there with Louis and Jud. It was so well written, I wanted to tell them "let's go back" because I felt the power that place held and not going to lie for a young teenager that's scary. Even though I'm not into horror books anymore Pet Sematary holds its place in my heart.

This book was truly terrifying to me, as I was able to relate to the family. I have a young daughter and a two year old boy. We also live out in the country where sometimes big trucks speed on our road. So I could picture myself and family in this scenario which made it hit close to home. With that being said I absolutely loved this book. What a crazy tale. Also the forward by Mr. King talking about how this book came to be was absolutely wonderful. If you enjoy horror books this is one to put on your list to read.

I’ve been reading Stephen King books for a long time, I’ve read maybe 30 of them. Somehow, though, I never got to Pet Sematary until now. Never saw any movie. Didn’t know the story. It was a chance to read some of his really older stuff. The real magic of Stephen King came out in this book, and that is his ability to describe settings, to pull you in. The supernatural stuff takes a backseat to all the character development and setting description, which, to me, is just fine. The “horror” parts of it are also nice and creepy.

The horrifying way King pulls you into this nightmare of a story is disturbing yet impressive. Pet Sematary is the story of a father and husband, Louis Creed, moving to Ludlow, Maine, with his family, where he has a new job as a doctor at a University. His neighbor, Jud, becomes close to Louis, like a father figure. What Louis doesn’t know is all of the secrets that come with the Pet Sematary behind his house. Jud and the town of Ludlow are hiding a lot of secrets because it’s an Indian Burial Ground. The family cat, Church, is like any other grouchy and regular house cat until he runs a little too far from the house. That’s where the story takes a massive turn. After reading this, you really won’t want your animals (or kids) straying too far from your house, because according to Jud, “Sometimes dead is better”. I would really recommend this book to adults or older teens. There are some parts that deal with adult situations. I would not recommend younger kids or tweens to read this.

Okay, so the book itself was in good quality.. Had quite a few different typos. Also, being as it is a constant word in the book, I'm pretty sure that King himself actually spelled it, "Micmac" but it was the Mi'kmaq Indians he was referring to. Other than the other typos, it was in good condition. Now, on to how I feel about the story itself.. It was written well, one of the few of King's books I've read that didn't start off a little dull. Ended rather abruptly, but I was honestly ready for it to end and glad when it did. I don't know about you, but this book really got to me. I know how the story goes, I've seen the movie. Knew there would be a sad part and what it entailed. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to hit me the way it did. This man seriously writes as if it were him this happened to. (It almost did, but not quite. Thank God!) The pain, the grief, the wretched description of the death of this boy.. Now, it may be that I'm a little sensitive, it may be that I have a two year old son, it may be all the above, but this story got to me and it got to me hard. Once again, I knew it was coming, dreaded it coming, but hoped the it would be quick and onto the horror of it all. That is not at all what happened. I'm guessing the pain of was intended to be the horror because it was horrific. The deep seeded pain of the story just went on and on after the boy was killed until about 20 pages until the book finished. I can't even begin to describe how heartbreaking it is or how bad I wished it were over and it just kept digging (no pun intended) the pain into my heart more and more. Like I said, it could just be me. I love horror and I love what I've read of Stephen King's, but I guess painful horror must not be my thing. It's graphic, it's explicit. It's very well written if you can handle such affliction. I honestly felt like it was happening to me. I see why King said he put the book in a drawer and didn't want to publish it until he had to.. So, if you can handle it, go on and read it! More power to you! It's a great story, just never again for me! I'm not sure I even want to see it on my shelf to be reminded! Lol

This book is a grotesque nightmare for any parent. True horror. The movies will NEVER be able to explore the darkness that engulfs the human mind when dealing with something tragic and unthinkable like a book, like this book, can and did. I was expecting maybe something spooky, what I got was dark introspective of my WORST nightmare that I otherwise would have NEVER would have had the courage to explore. I saw my wife cry multiple times before I read it and dismissed it because she cries during movies. I have NEVER cried during a movie or show. This did it. It gave me nightmares, it made me ponder our existence within the universe and the value of life and the horrific reality of death and the consequence of the alternative. I will NEVER read this book again. Horror authors can write things to shock the reader. But an author, who is seriously scared of the book's contents can not be replicated. You can feel his fear and you know his pain. Parents beware.

I finished this book about a half hour until midnight tonight. I had always loved the movie growing up so my brain conjured up the idea of reading the book. Seemed innocent enough and my sweet little naive mind thought, "how bad can it possibly be?" I read some of the other reviews just to see what I was getting myself into. After some peer research, I felt adequately prepared for the task at hand. As I sit here with all the lights on in my house, Boy Was I Wrong! I have been a little more jumpy and experiencing some pretty bizarre dreams since I began reading but nothing prepared me for the sheer terror I was in store for as I read the last 100 pages or so. By the time I reached the final pages, my hands and feet were ice cold and clammy. I am almost 30 years old and I was terrified to leave my bed to go to the bathroom. I worked up the courage (or my bladder couldn't take it any more) and embarked on the trek to the bathroom. As I passed my children's bedroom, my two year old started screaming and crying in her sleep. I am about 99.9% sure that I lost a little piece of my soul (and possibly gained a touch of PTSD) from fright! Overall, this book is great and by far the scariest thing I have ever read. If you have never read it, I highly recommend it!

I don't typically write reviews about books. I've read close to 20 SK books in the last year and a half and over more in my life...this is so unlike his normal character as a writer that it's unnerving. I've read IT, the Stand, 'Salem's Lot, Carrie, Dark Tower series 1-7.5(?) - everything chronologically before this book and tons of newer stuff (I'm working back through his catalogue from start to finish). Nothing compares to this. Prepare for the darkest form of horror. I can't with good conscience recommend anyone to read this book. It gave me nightmares every night that I read it. I woke up thinking about it, and couldn't get it out of my head. I'm reading something else as fast as I can...can't wait to get back to the basic SK. Nothing else holds a candle to this.

I have to hand it to King- there's a reason this guy sells billions of books. He can really tell a story, flesh it out and pace it very well. He's also great at creating a believable, ordinary setting and then infusing the supernatural in a fairly believable way. Like others, I found the beginning of the book a bit too slow of a buildup; it could've been tightened up quite a bit. However this is probably the fastest I've ever read a long book. So the flow is generally very effective. I don't want to spoil too much, but it's hard to describe without doing that. Sometimes his zombie thing works and sometimes it doesn't. It's most effective when describing his cat. I would say the highlight was the old man Jud's tale of Timmy Baterman; that was truly effective and eerie. By the final climax, it's predictable and off-and-on effective. He's most effective when he's using small details to set an ominous tone. The climax is over the top; it might have been more effective if the son had just been an eerie zombie and not a murderous one. Like others said, it almost becomes a "Chucky bloodbath". His use of pop culture references is effective, if over used. He's used that device before and generally it somehow grounds the atmosphere of supernatural into an everyday setting which is what King excels at. Also, he refers to death as "Oz, the Great and Terrible", based on a child's view of Death as a force. It's overused, but very effective; it fits in with his meditation on death as an ever-present unavoidable danger that we all fight but ultimately surrender to. This is a tale of not accepting death; someone said he could've put more profound thoughts into this but I think he does a pretty good job for a popular novel. I don't expect serious existentiality in a horror tale; he makes his points in a believable way through the eyes of his characters. One of his strong points is in illustrating a character's inner thoughts to really show the true horror. He's much better at this than a typical bloodbath ending. Speaking of characters, his two most effective are Jud the old man (even if it seems cliche of Wise Country Old Timer, it works) and the undead cat. They set the tone of dread and demonstrate compelling force that lurks in the Indian burial ground. I also liked his invocation of the classic monster, the Wendigo, even if its purpose was a little vague. He could've elaborated more on why it was there. There are some vague allusions to cannibalism that don't quite fit, even though he talks about cannibalizing one's grief and sanity. I guess it works but... Like others, I thought the scene of the funeral fight was over the top and unnecesary and lent an unintended slapstick to an otherwise serious story in which death was an everpresent malevolent force. King and some of his readers have said this was his scariest book; i haven't read much King so I can't say, but The Stand was much better at creating a very creepy tone of dread. Also, apparently he did this fairly early in his career-he shelved it for a long while- so it does showcase his talent pretty well. His pacing is impeccable and his skills for creating tension are tight. The grave digging and night scenes are pretty brilliant, as his wife and Jud's futile efforts to stop a morbid escapade. I also enjoyed the historical devices of Jud's tales of setting the history of the burial ground; it's such a cliche to say "Indian burial ground' in horror. So it helps to create a believable back story there. He actually gets away with using a well-worn device. Overall, it has very strong points and a somewhat predictable and disappointing end. As I said before, I would've preferred less of a blood bath and more of an eerie zombie ending. His creation of eerie zombies (as opposed to the brain-eating, Night of the LIving Dead kind) was very effective and chilling. It felt much more real than the movie stereotype.

Pet Sematary has always been one of my favorite Stephen King stories. I’m still terrified just thinking about certain scenes from the movie. I hadn’t read the book since I was a kid so I figured I was long overdue for a re-read. This is, famously, the book that King himself considers the most frightening he has ever written. He has expressed regret over publishing it, claiming that it’s too dark, too bleak, that it goes too far. I understand why he feels that way. Reading Pet Sematary as an adult has been a horrifying experience. I’m now at a point in my life where I have an acute fear of mortality—both my own and that of those I love. Pet Sematary exploits that very fear. We all know what it’s like to lose a loved one. What if there was a way to bring them back? Would you do it, even if it meant opening a door into the depths of darkness and terror? We all want to feel like we have some semblance of control, like we’re not at the whim of an indifferent universe where death can strike at any time. But at what cost? As Pet Sematary’s Louis Creed grapples with these very questions, we feel an overwhelming sense of dread. We know tragedy and horror await he and his family, and all we can do is sit back and watch it unfold, secretly hoping that if given the chance, we wouldn’t make the same mistakes. After all, as Louis’s neighbor Jud warns, “sometimes dead is better.” Pet Sematary had me in its grip from the first few pages and never let up. It’s a masterful story about death, love, grief and the hopelessness of trying to escape the will of the universe.

This was the first full length book I read as a young teenager and I loved the premise of the story and how it dealt with sensitive subject of death, loss, resurrection and playing God. It has such an original idea (of how to deal with a loss of a beloved pet or a child with an Indian burial ground) that I'm surprised more people haven't tried to rip it off. My review is after seeing the 2019 version of Pet Semetary (which imo incorporates more of the book than the 1989 version) and obviously the 1989 one. My obsession with horror is thanks to Pet Semetary and the master of scary Stephen King. The power of the writing is strong and King obviously knows how to dance with characters who you will love and as the story deepens begin to fear. Take an average every day family with their beloved cat, move them to the country, bring in the friendly neighbor and a crazy road that leads to the kind of power that King makes you believe is possible and very real. The goosebumps, fear and characters are going to make you afraid to walk unknown paths. My favorite part was actually the walk to the burial ground, I felt the water, seen the fog and felt like I was right there with Louis and Jud. It was so well written, I wanted to tell them "let's go back" because I felt the power that place held and not going to lie for a young teenager that's scary. Even though I'm not into horror books anymore Pet Sematary holds its place in my heart.

This book was truly terrifying to me, as I was able to relate to the family. I have a young daughter and a two year old boy. We also live out in the country where sometimes big trucks speed on our road. So I could picture myself and family in this scenario which made it hit close to home. With that being said I absolutely loved this book. What a crazy tale. Also the forward by Mr. King talking about how this book came to be was absolutely wonderful. If you enjoy horror books this is one to put on your list to read.

I’ve been reading Stephen King books for a long time, I’ve read maybe 30 of them. Somehow, though, I never got to Pet Sematary until now. Never saw any movie. Didn’t know the story. It was a chance to read some of his really older stuff. The real magic of Stephen King came out in this book, and that is his ability to describe settings, to pull you in. The supernatural stuff takes a backseat to all the character development and setting description, which, to me, is just fine. The “horror” parts of it are also nice and creepy.

The horrifying way King pulls you into this nightmare of a story is disturbing yet impressive. Pet Sematary is the story of a father and husband, Louis Creed, moving to Ludlow, Maine, with his family, where he has a new job as a doctor at a University. His neighbor, Jud, becomes close to Louis, like a father figure. What Louis doesn’t know is all of the secrets that come with the Pet Sematary behind his house. Jud and the town of Ludlow are hiding a lot of secrets because it’s an Indian Burial Ground. The family cat, Church, is like any other grouchy and regular house cat until he runs a little too far from the house. That’s where the story takes a massive turn. After reading this, you really won’t want your animals (or kids) straying too far from your house, because according to Jud, “Sometimes dead is better”. I would really recommend this book to adults or older teens. There are some parts that deal with adult situations. I would not recommend younger kids or tweens to read this.

Okay, so the book itself was in good quality.. Had quite a few different typos. Also, being as it is a constant word in the book, I'm pretty sure that King himself actually spelled it, "Micmac" but it was the Mi'kmaq Indians he was referring to. Other than the other typos, it was in good condition. Now, on to how I feel about the story itself.. It was written well, one of the few of King's books I've read that didn't start off a little dull. Ended rather abruptly, but I was honestly ready for it to end and glad when it did. I don't know about you, but this book really got to me. I know how the story goes, I've seen the movie. Knew there would be a sad part and what it entailed. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to hit me the way it did. This man seriously writes as if it were him this happened to. (It almost did, but not quite. Thank God!) The pain, the grief, the wretched description of the death of this boy.. Now, it may be that I'm a little sensitive, it may be that I have a two year old son, it may be all the above, but this story got to me and it got to me hard. Once again, I knew it was coming, dreaded it coming, but hoped the it would be quick and onto the horror of it all. That is not at all what happened. I'm guessing the pain of was intended to be the horror because it was horrific. The deep seeded pain of the story just went on and on after the boy was killed until about 20 pages until the book finished. I can't even begin to describe how heartbreaking it is or how bad I wished it were over and it just kept digging (no pun intended) the pain into my heart more and more. Like I said, it could just be me. I love horror and I love what I've read of Stephen King's, but I guess painful horror must not be my thing. It's graphic, it's explicit. It's very well written if you can handle such affliction. I honestly felt like it was happening to me. I see why King said he put the book in a drawer and didn't want to publish it until he had to.. So, if you can handle it, go on and read it! More power to you! It's a great story, just never again for me! I'm not sure I even want to see it on my shelf to be reminded! Lol

This book is a grotesque nightmare for any parent. True horror. The movies will NEVER be able to explore the darkness that engulfs the human mind when dealing with something tragic and unthinkable like a book, like this book, can and did. I was expecting maybe something spooky, what I got was dark introspective of my WORST nightmare that I otherwise would have NEVER would have had the courage to explore. I saw my wife cry multiple times before I read it and dismissed it because she cries during movies. I have NEVER cried during a movie or show. This did it. It gave me nightmares, it made me ponder our existence within the universe and the value of life and the horrific reality of death and the consequence of the alternative. I will NEVER read this book again. Horror authors can write things to shock the reader. But an author, who is seriously scared of the book's contents can not be replicated. You can feel his fear and you know his pain. Parents beware.

I think I came to "Pet Sematary" maybe at the wrong age and certainly with the wrong expectations. For a long time, I'd heard that this was one of King's most frightening books. Even his preface plays it up as a novel he was almost scared to release. I didn't feel that "Pet Sematary" ranks anywhere near King's scariest. Like I said, maybe it's an age thing. King books seemed to creep me out the most when I was in my early teens. As a forty-something, maybe it's harder for me to be frightened? Don't get me wrong: there are a few tense moments, particularly in the last act. So I knocked a star off my review because I pick up a Stephen King book (usually) to be frightened and/or immersed in a page-turner. Neither of those two things happened here. But I've also long thought that King, if given the freedom, can flat-out write. He can be literary, and I was constantly impressed with the level of the prose in "Pet Sematary." This isn't a teen-fright book but a grown-up contemplation of loss. Sure, loss and grief handled in the King manner, which in this case involves a spooky Indian burial ground where what's buried comes back to life but not in its former happy incarnation. Still, an otherwise lifelike investigation of grief. The characters, beginning with a doctor, Louis, and his family, were expertly drawn, as was their neighbor, Jud, who played an integral part in the narrative. One more reason this wasn't a masterpiece for me? I've picked up on King's formula before, but after reading his novels for years it finally appeared before me in all its clunkiness. He is great at coming up with impossible situations for his characters, but in order for King's plots to click together, he often has to rely on ESP or "the shining," whatever you choose to call it. Pieces are summoned back from across the game board by visions characters can't seem to shake, and "Pet Sematary" is no exception. I didn't expect it here and was a little discouraged to see it. I just thought there would be some people battling the undead from the cemetery, but not so. Endings have been an issue of mine with King because he's otherwise such an inventive writer, but at least he doesn't rely on the shining to resolve "Pet Sematary," it just exists earlier in the book. The conclusion is the spookiest, but also maybe the truest, part of the novel because it shows how people don't necessarily learn from their mistakes, often with tragic consequences.

Really Enjoyed this book and I'm not typically a horror fan. Was surprised at how much the story took on the subjects of inability to cope with loss, grief, and one's own mortality aside from being a horror story. Took on some challenging subject matter and wrote it as well as anyone can possibly attempt put the subjects of death and grief into words. Was really disturbing in parts, but I couldn't put it down. Would totally recommend.

This is one of my all time favorite Stephen King novels. It is not what I would consider a horror novel, but it is a suspenseful thriller with a very dark twist. This book looks into one of the great "what ifs" of our lives. What would happen if we could bring things back to life? What if your child's favorite pet was killed? What would you do to bring them back? What if your child was killed? Even if they come back different...wouldn't it be enough to just have them back? Things are not always as simple as you think. Sometimes things have different consequences that we could never anticipate. This is definitely a must read for any SK fan, or any fan of the dark and twisted.

"Don't go beyond, no matter how much you feel you need to, Doctor. The barrier was not made to be broken." Life is good for Louis Creed if a bit hectic. He just took a job as the medical director at the university of Maine, moving him his wife Rachel their two kids Ellie and Gage and Ellie's cat Church to the small town of Ludlow Maine. He takes to his new neighbor Jud Crandall right away. Having lost his own father at the age of three, the older Jud sort of becomes the father that Louis never had. Right away Jud warns Louis about the road that runs between their houses and it doesn't take long to see why. Tractor trailers speed up and down the road at all hours coming and going to The Orinoco Fertilizer company. A couple of weeks later after the Creeds had settled in their new house Jud shows them where the small path behind their house leads to. An old pet cemetery which has been used by neighborhood children for almost a hundred years. This trip stirs in Ellie later that night a realization that her beloved cat Church is not immortal and will some day die. It also brings back memories for Rachel about her sister Zelda who died at an early age. Cut to the first day of classes at university at Louis has almost forgotten the episode about the pet cemetery until a student who was fatally struck by a car is bought into the university infirmary. Louis tries all he can to save his life but it is in Vain, but before he dies the student gives him a dire warning "Don't go beyond, no matter how much you feel you need to, Doctor. The barrier was not made to be broken." Louis just takes it as the rambling of a man on deaths door. That is until the night Ellie's cat is run down in the road. Thankfully his wife and children are out of town. Jud takes Louis to bury the cat at an ancient Indian burial ground beyond the pet cemetery. Louis doesn't understand why Church needs to be buried here so far from the pet cemetery until the next night when Church returns, but Church is not the same he seems clumsier and uncat like and smells like the grave. But Louis learns to live with the new Church and keeps the deed that he has done to himself and tries to forget The cemetery beyond the pet cemetery. That is until the day that his youngest child Gage is killed by one of the trucks speeding up the road. Now all that Louis can think about is taking one more trip up to the ancient burial ground. My Thoughts: I love this book, it's so spooky and scary its the stuff that keeps you up at night. It's a King classic right up there with The Stand and It. I first read this book in the late 80's as a teenager and I haven't read it again till now almost 30 years later as a father of three and its takes on a whole new meaning and I thought it was scary back then. This time around I was able to sympathize with Louis. Who wouldn't do what he does to bring your child back? I was able to get through this since my kids are older but I couldn't imagine reading this one when they were younger. This is one of those books were the story and events in the book stay fresh in your mind for years to come. The original 1989 movie is also pretty good I haven't seen the 2019 film yet so I cant speak of it but the late great Fred Gwynne (also famous for playing Herman Munster on the tv show The Munsters" is the perfect Jud Crandall and its his voice that I heard while reading Jud Crandall parts. Also Rachel's sister Zelda is so scary in the movie. I remember having nightmares about this. Now I haven't seen that movie since it was released in 89 so I'm not sure how well it holds up. But the book is King at his best and should be read and reread. Excellent book.

This is a great book & due to military failing to provide our final move in the timeline given us by military housing, I had check give away most of my books and only recently have I been able to start building it again. I was thrilled with this transaction as not only was shipping super quick, I expected a book with maybe a torn/missing cover but this book looked brand spanking new. I would definitely recommend this seller as well as the book. Yeah both movies are good but they are so limited in what they can portray much less this is King at his spookiest. A truly awesome book & in my top 5 King faves.

I am left, as I usually am after finishing a Stephen King story, amazed, impressed, and thoroughly unsettled. The horror at the center of this novel resonates in a deeper way to me than might the core awfulness of other tales, since I have felt a strong preoccupation with loss, human and otherwise, for most of my life. King's descriptions, pacing, characters, and plot are superb, and the premise itself is a great mix of existing folklore and the author's own dark imagination. The build-up over the course of the book, from promise and positivity to heartbreak and devastation, is slow and steady and inexorable. The Creed family is, in great King tradition, doomed from the beginning, and that journey to ruin is accomplished with great narrative craft. I've always loved Stephen King's relationship with words --- how he uses them with a fluidity and agility that not only spins terrific yarns but also demonstrates a wonderful respect and regard for the English language. All of the critical elements of story are blended together masterfully in Pet Sematary. The sleepy and beautiful environment of semi-rural Maine, the seductive and terrible supernatural forces at play in the background, the range of colorful and artfully-crafted characters, and the relentless progression of events towards terrifying disaster are all woven together with skill and passionate, engaging writing.

I have been a huge Stephen King fan for years, and for whatever reason, both this novel and the movie had evaded my attention. During the quarantine, I decided to hunt down a copy (which was harder than you may think!) and give it a read. Shorter than some of his works in my opinion (or maybe it just felt that way because it was so good), it wasn't at all what I expected. It's the sort of horror novel that stays with you, tugging at the darkest corners of your mind in the wee hours of the morning. The characters were fully developed and, while the story did take a bit to build to it's climax, I couldn't help but strap in and enjoy every second of the ride. As I said, I hadn't seen the movie prior to checking out the novel, so the ending completely sideswiped me! If you're a fan of King's older works (It, The Shining, Christine, etc.) don't skip this book! Trust me, you won't regret it.

So I'm pretty pissed. At least 65 pages of this book are missing. To me, the book seemed to close to its end for how many pages I had left. Now I know why. I'll be calling customer service tomorrow to complain. Updating review from 1 star to 2 because of Customer Serv. I didnt know CS was available at 9:45PM, but I spoke to someone. They issued me a refund for the book. I'll have to buy the kindle edition since that's guarenteed to not be screwed up. Be careful of mass produced books. They're made to be affordable, which means they're made poorly(cheaply) Never will I ever buy a Mass Market paperback again.

My dog that I cared for , fed , groomed , let sleep in my bed every night, even carried her up flights of stairs when she had a leg injury ( 80lb pit/terrier mix) passed away last month . Loved her with all my heart , she was my bestfriend, my baby girl , truly my everything. I read this book a long time ago when I was in high school but decided to read it again considering it applies to my life better now than it did 10yrs ago . Nothing leaves a hole in your heart bigger than the death of a loved one .

The only reason I wouldn't give this book 5 stars is the ending. It was just too vague and not fleshed out when every other part of the book was detailed painfully. If it weren't for the movie, it would have not told me the actual fate of Louis, maybe it was indeed foretold just before the ending but it felt like a forethought of Louis rather than a premonition. There were parts much better than the movie, much more graphic that would never see the light of TV and Hollywood. I would say Paxcow we utilizes better in this book, much more subtly which is good! I feel they used him in the movie for more cheap jump scare than for subject matter. Still recommend this book, it was still a good page-turner up to the end.

As a Stephen King fan, this book was always one I was hesitant to read based on the subject matter and being a parent. Plus I remember watching the original movie and not being too impressed with it. Yeah I know, it's a movie and let's face it, most SK movie adaptations are lacking and this could not be more true with Pet Sematary. I've read a lot of SK books and this is easily top 5, probably top 3 for me. This one stuck with me and scared me more than most other books of his. Not scared as in losing a child, but as in evil monster coming to get me scared. It's classic Stephen King at his finest. Skip the movies and go pick up this book instead.

I knew I would enjoy it being a King fan but I wasnt prepared for how much Id love it. I knew a little about Pet Semetary from over the years talk about the movie but decided to read this book with my horror book club back in November. Even knowing the little details that I did, I ABSOLUTELY fell in love with this story. The characters are so enjoyable and the ending was probably one of the best, more horrifying ending of all King books that Ive read. A must read!

You already know this story. If you're thinking of purchasing this book then you've already seen the movie(s), or you at least have a sketch of the plot in your mind because of all of the cultural references to it since publication. They're all deserved. Stephen King's new stuff is refined and shows the polish of decades of craft-honing. This story is from an early enough part of his career that it's raw MEAT and you can feel the electric energy surging through a young author that's still scratching the surface of his abilities and his own life. For example, without spoiling anything, the portrayal of fights between squabbling parents feels very real and close to someone who is still in the early years of marriage. This is young author stuff, not experienced authors plumbing the depths of nuance. The horror is palpable and relentless. If you have children or know a child that you love deeply, you will be compelled to set this book aside repeatedly to check on their safety and to live in the moment with them. Read this book if you want to read superlative and timeless horror. Read this book if you don't understand death as the great motivator that Steve Jobs often referred to. Your life is finite and that is beautiful.

This book could have been a short story. I can't help but feel that the main Character Louis was used as an excuse for for a drunken Stephen King, to ramble. My God Louis rambles with insanity some times, and it gets to the point where sometimes you forget if its Louis losing his mind, or if it's Stephen King losing his mind. There's a lot of hype behind Pet Cemetery. Its rich with macabre themes like: death, predestination, insanity, stability of normal life that's destroyed by the paranormal, isolation, temptation, choice, and humanities ability to deny problems exist even with the threat of immanent danger. This book probably will not scare the average reader anymore. It's a good book though, but I'm not totally convinced that it lives up to its expectations anymore.

NO: SPOILERS: This is one of the first books I read for King and I am not yet done with the book but almost. I actually started it maybe a year or more ago but I stopped reading because when I get bored of a book I cannot finish. The book has a very slow buildup and if you get bored in the beginning that is normal. I am on part 3 (if you read the book you will understand) I know that this is supposedly the book that scared king himself but I honestly did not like it too much. I felt that the setting it takes place in was very depressing, morbid, and combined with all the other aspects such as the deaths. At one point it felt like a soap opera and not a horror novel. For that maturity level I would say that anyone 17 and up can read, there was some unnecessary parts that if anyone didn’t want to read can just skip pages like I did. Overall I like the book so far but I don’t think once I finish it I will read again, I would definitely recommend The Shining, this is possibly King’s best and most creepy novel and I love it.

I generally struggle, at least a little bit, through King's stuff. There's always a part that goes on too long or a subplot I don't like. This one didn't make me work at all. The pacing was perfect, the characters were fleshed out, and I found the story so interesting and nuanced. There is a wonderful depth to the themes, grief, fear, control, communication, family, etc. I didn't find it to be scary, but it made me think a great deal about death, particularly sudden death, and how we process that in our culture. This is my favorite King book for sure.

After seeing the 2019 remake of this movie, I decided I wanted to read the book, and so I ordered a sample from Amazon just to make sure I’d like it. I was deeply intrigued from what I read, and bought the Kindle edition in full. King does such a great job of describing the scenery, and the characters are very developed. Ellie’s personality practically jumps off the page as do some others. I’ve never read a book where I laughed, was intrigued, and mortified all within the same page, but this one pulls it off several times throughout the page, and adds a bit of romance to it. It does take quite a while to get to the real climax of this story, but once it gets there, the book is finished and I’m left wanting so much more. ***SPOILERS BELOW*** I wanted to get into Louis’ mind more at the end of the book, to see his thinking process. I wanted to see what happened with Rachel’s parents, and Ellie. I wanted to know what happens with Rachel and Louis at the end. Did they ever go get Ellie? Why wasn’t Louis questioned about the fire? Did anyone ever notice that his son was dug up (since he even said there wasn’t enough dirt to fill the grave completely again)? When he started the fire at Jud’s house, didn’t they find his sons body in the house? Why wouldn’t they have questioned that? It’s a good book, and it was open to interpretation at the end, I guess. I just wish there were more to it than just that.

What a disturbing read! I had seen the original movie numerous times but had never read the book until now. I am not sure which was more disturbing though. This book definitely came across creepier and more chilling than the movie but maybe that was due to my overactive imagination. Do not be turned off by what I said I did enjoy this read and I loved the fact that I got to know the characters better. As Jud says "Sometimes dead is better."

Had read this book for almost 30 years and realized I must not have really absorbed exactly how dark/heavy this was as a tween. I read the whole book cover to cover no breaks. It's that good. Having read most of Kings books I would definitely put this in the top 5. If you're a long time fan you certainly won't be disappointed. If you're new to King hold on because you're in for a white knuckle experience. Highly recommended for those who appreciate a literary trip to the dark side.

The first time I read this book I was probably twelve or thirteen, fifteen years ago now. Images my imagination conjured at the dreadful instruction of this book back when I was a kid are still vivid in my mind, as if they were a nightmare I had just now awoken from. Rereading as an adult has been an absolute horrifying pleasure. It is just as haunting as I remember. This is not a book for the faint of heart or stomach. I haven't read much of King's works, so I don't know how it compares. I've never seen the movie, either. I've been reading nothing but horror for the last few months and really loving it, but I think this re-read has put me off the genre for a bit. I think I need a breather after a read of this intensity. One of my favorite non scary parts of the book: he's got a few pretty great quotes about cats. If you're a fan of supernatural horror, it is a must read.

I’ve read the book and watched the original 1989 movie and THIS movie is GOOD. Worth watching AS LONG as you enjoy it as it’s own movie. Every negative review came from people looking for an exact recreation of the book. If you’re looking for that the whole time, you will be disappointed when it comes to some of the details like Jud and his relationship with the family. Rid your mind of the book and watch it with fresh eyes as it’s own movie and it’s actually a really great horror film. Fast pace, scary and not cheesy like most horror films are. It still follows the plot of the original story, just with a makeover in details.

Stephen King apparently almost didn't publish this because he felt like he had went to far. I can see why he'd feel that way. I knew exactly what was coming, I've seen the movie, and yet this book still managed to grab me. If I hadn't known what was coming... What an experience this must have been, to read this book having no idea what was in store. There's a reason King gets routinely brought up when people talk about the scariest books they've ever read.

I don’t read much Stephen King but with the remake of this movie coming up next year, I wanted to know what the book was like. It leans towards being long-winded but not enough to cause me to give up on it. I think because the descriptions lean a bit macabre, I actually liked it. This book is very different from most spooky reads in that you have to take your time with it; there’s no rushing ahead. It took me longer to read than most books do. I look forward to the movie and I hope they do it justice.

This is one of the best horror books ever written and the scariest Stephen King book of them all. I first read this book when it had just been published for the first time (long ago!), and I've been a King fan ever since. It was FINALLY(!!!) released on Kindle, I think just this year. Way too long to wait for it! It starts off calm and normal, then little by little the story starts getting creepier and creepier. Walking through the haunted woods at night with your mangled, dead son's body in your arms...brrrrrrr! The part that really gets me is how fine a line there is between normal and losing your mind. Lou Creed is normal...good doctor, good husband, good father. But yet, somehow he just steps over the "normal" line and in the next instant he's a grave robber, a ghoul, and a crazy man who's burying his son in a haunted graveyard. There's so many times in the story you just want to stop him, warn him, but you know you can't. After all, if he doesn't heed the warning of the dead Pascow, what else could anyone do to stop him? Excellent book. If you love scary stories, this is the one!

Gotta love "The King"...he has numerous styles. I realize many view him as solely a writer of horror, but that's not true. All of King's books involve a great sense of story and feature well-developed characters, but if it's old fashioned horror you want, this book (and It) is as good as it gets. Suspend your disbelief for just a moment and imagine that you moved to the country to find an old pet cemetery behind your house. You know, one that kids have used for a long time as a place to say goodbye to their pets. Only you find out that it's more than that when you have to bury your child's pet while she's away. When she returns, so too does the pet, but let's just say it's not quite the same. Now imagine a child dying, a parent so understandably remorseful that he would do anything to right the wrong, to change the past. Yes, even burying the child in a pet cemetery so that he can rise again. Be careful what you wish for. This is an exceptional story that makes it easy for you to suspend your disbelief. In fact, you'll have little choice as you'll be sucked in to the story and, let's hope, not into the pet cemetery itself. Read with the lights on!

Don’t know, I’ve only read ~10 out of 60(?). But it hinges on a profound question: if you could bring back a loved one with the possibility they would not be the same, what’s your choice? My one criticism would be the use of a monster toward the end. Characters are neither stereotypical or two dimensional, a very good book verging on great with profound parts.

I've read most of King's writings with the exception of the Dark Tower series. I find that I'm having to go back to some of his earlier works such as Pet Semetary for something new (to me). This was a refreshingly good read and like many of King's stories, I'm glad that I had the back story, or real-life inspiration for this story which is included in the introduction of this book.

I love this book, but I'd never read a version in the original language (english). I particularly enjoyed this edition because it starts with a "backstory", where King tells how he came up with the idea. I had no clue it was based on a true story!!! Not, of course, the ressurrection thing, but the part about his daughter's cat getting killed in the road and afterwards his todler almost running into the same road. King said he almost didn't publish this book because it was "too scary", but I'm really glad he did. For me, the part that's really scary isn't the one about walking-dead, but the "real" parts - how do you explain to your 6 year old daughter her cat died? Ok, this isn't scary, but how would you deal with your child dying in a terrible accident? And what would you do if you knew you could bring him back, even knowing he could not be the same? It's a real page turner, and I'm glad it got published. In my opinion, King's best job. Definitely in my top 10 favorite books.

I first read the book Pet Semetary when I was in the 4th grade. I remember very little of my first read-through of this gem other than pointing out various profanities to friends on the playground mid kickball game. I picked the book up again in college and I was able to comprehend what I was reading and, sadly, I probably did self-chuckle a bit at the various profanities. 10+ years later, on my third pass, I can say that this is one of the scariest books I have ever read. The character's emotional response to extreme situations such as death, mourning and desperation are palpable. I have to wonder what was going on in King's life at the time he wrote this one. Heck, even King admits after he wrote Pet Semetary that he tucked this novel in a drawer and was certain it would never see the light of day. Fortunately for us readers, that was not the case.

I have been waiting for the unabridged version of my favorite story for years, and it didn't disappoint when it finally became available. I am pleased with the narrator, and I got an extra treat when Mr. King decided to get into the backstory of the things that happened to him that gave him the idea to write this story, and how he almost didn't publish it, because he felt even he, as a writer, went too far. This is a fantastic audio book.

I've read a few novels from Stephen King, and this one is addicting. Don't read if you own a cat or live near a cemetery, be use you will get scared (unless you are brave). King had a certain style he follows throughout the novel and really makes the words on the page reveal a picture in the back or front of your mind. Pet Sematary is a novel you can definitely read over and over again. I'd recommend this novel to any fan who enjoys a bit or horror, and a good edge of your seat read.

I wouldn't define this book as scary. It is very dark though and very enjoyable (enjoyable in the way that one likes to read about serial killers and dark fairy tales). The book is far better than the film; I still have questions about certain aspects of the book but maybe that is the magic of the book - not having a full certainty. If you want a good read, this is the book.

Now I've both seen the movie and read the book! Of course I think the book was better: more descriptive and had a lot more content. Its vintage Stephen King! Scary, full of suspense and action!! I like how he develops his characters and makes them so achingly real! I'll read this book again I know! Very unsettling and has a dark side to it!!

I've been reading Stephen King since I was a teenager. Every book brings such horror through "real" people, "real" events, things that could happen to anyone at anytime. Pet Sematary is no different. Every person who loses a loved one wants them back and a child is even worse. You would do anything. You feel this longing, this sadness, this desperation because Stephen King has a way of playing to your emotions and making you feel what the characters feel. Once you feel that impossible hopelessness, he hits you with the horror.

I read this book first as a teenager, and it scared the heck out of me - I had a hard time sleeping for a week, and I constantly jumped at shadows, especially whenever I saw our family cat slink around outside. There's just something about this story that wouldn't let go of me, even years later, I could remember phrases from the book "Hey ho, let's go", for example, or the concept of "sour ground" and the power of Native American burial places. I decided to get it for my kindle, and I have to say, it's just as scary now as it was back then, if not worse, especially since you become aware as you get older that there are things around you which you cannot see or hear, but are there nonetheless. Some folk have said it's a slow book, and it can be if you don't feel the psychological tension from book events building in you, one thing upon another. Far as I'm concerned, this is the one of King's books that resonate with me the most, The Shining being the other. He truly is a master of horror fiction.

This is typo number 6 I've found and I'm only on page 50! The book is FANTASTIC but this edition is littered with typos.

Another classic Stephen King novel. The book keeps you hooked and captivated on what waits around the next turn. This books is moraly horrifying and morbid, which is what king does best in my opinion. Loved every page. If you saw and liked the movie you will love the book. The movie follows the book pretty closely, the book just has way more detail and background of course

Mundane an real accounting, just like he would be telling whatever happened in a matter of factly way that makes the whole thing truly scary. Minute attention to detail sells the story and you just can’t get away of the fact that hei, this actually may happen. Wow

Is this Stephen Kings most frightening work? Possibly... I had at least one nightmare from it. I also read it in 2 1/2 days... I don't know. I'm just a constant reader who finally got around to it... and I loved it. I must say, the movie did do this story some justice ... of course a movie could never equal Mr. King's prose. If you've never read this, I highly recommend it! Don't look down and keep going!

Really good at freaking me out. Love how it ends. If you want to hear about the themes of grief, and loss, go to literally any other review. But yeah, they're there. As a product, the hardcover is EXCELLENT quality.

I've always been a fan of Stephen King so I was excited to sit down and read pet sematary. I had heard about the movie but have never seen it. I will admit that in the beginning I was kind of bored and actually stopped reading for awhile and decided just recently to give it another shot and boy am I glad I did. Its a pretty spooky story that I highly recommend you not read right before bed lol.!!!

This was my first time reading Pet Sematary and I absolutely loved it. It’s definitely one of those books that keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way up to the end. Even after I finished it was still stunned. A phenomenal read!

Now, this book is scary and I love it. it has been six months that I read Pet Semetary and I keep on promising myself to read it again. I don't have the courage yet. it is a book that is always at the back of my mind despite many I have read after. One time, at 3AM, I tried to read. Terror gripped me so bad that I switched off my kindle. A deep, thought provoking read.

Pages are yellow....no way was this book as described. Pages were missing and torn out......If I could give negative stars this would be the one! Didn't use the book for anything pages were missing.

A scary story that brings you to tears. Very moving, yet terrifying at the same time. Loved all the characters and ached for them. Could not put it down. Page turner for sure. You will not be disappointed. Read with the lights on and hug your children tight.

Good book all the way through. Couldn’t put it down. Did a great job of describing the characters so you understood them before anything super natural happened. Lots of reading. Tons of value for the buck.

I’ve read the Shining and It and wanted to venture into another Stephen King novel. Well written and you are absorbed into the horror that unfolds for this family. Definitely could not put down after section two. Sadly, I’m afraid that neither of the movies were able to capture the true terror and depth of this novel. If you love Stephen King, you will definitely love this book. And, if you own a cat, it might take a couple of days to look at your pet the same way.

Ok i just Finished with the audio book of Pet Sematary and wow!! very good and scary. I loved it. Its my all time favorite horror book for sure. It makes you think and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend getting this.

I finally decided to sit down and read this book. I’d seen the 1989 movie when I was a teen and it unsettled me so badly I had decided I probably would never read the book. But I’m glad I did. I’m always amazed at the depth of Stephens characters. You fall in love with them and then he rips them apart. It was a great read, extremely messed up emotionally and demented in many good ways.

Wow! This book was simply wonderful. King once again used his literary magic to transport me into this beautifully dark world. With each page I was drawn deeper into Dr. Creed's world and through his eyes and experiences I found myself questioning what would I do if my family's beloved pet died. Or an even deeper or darker question what would you do if someone in your family (not going to give out any spoilers) died? If you had the power to bring someone back would you... And if you did would all of them come back? This book not only left me pondering if dead is always better but giving my own cat suspicious looks.

This was my first Stephen King novel I have ever read, and I was glued to it. It was hard to put it down. I’m not one really to get disturbed by books, especially fiction, but that was until I read this. I never got scared, but definitely became uncomfortable to read at times. I was kinda bummed out when I finished it because enjoyed it so much. Would recommend to anyone, even those that aren’t super into reading.

I loved this book. Definitely in my top 5 for Stephen King. Likeable characters, disturbing story and main plot, writing is great. Pretty dark at times but still. Wish there was a sequel! I would like to know what ended up happening to Ellie! If you've read the book then you will know what I mean. Can't believe King thought about not publishing this but glad it did end up getting published because in my opinion it's definitely one of his best.

And it's still scary enough to make me want hide under the covers a little deeper why reading. I love a book that defies the power of time and distance and can continue to tell a story that future generations feel.

I haven’t read this book in an age, but decided to give it another read after the movie was released again. This is hard to put down, and is the King of old with his horror hat fully on, really enjoyed this book for a second time, bravo Mr King.

Had seen the movie x 2 (1989 & 2019). Sadly, a movie cannot possibly capture the power of this tale of horror and, therefore, neither even come close. The audible version by Michael C. Hall is brilliant and makes the book all that much more enjoyable for Stephen King fans. You won’t be disappointed!

What I don't love about the book is the constant drifting from the main focus to tell other stories I felt were irrelevant. Also I did not love how the downfall of Louis Creed's family was pushed toward the back; the constant character background took over. Yet the emotions explaining Louis's despair and grief makes the book better than the film. Yes I'd read this again.

I had to force myself through this. I understand I’m in the minority and this is not my usual genre, but I think this could’ve been cut in half. It only became a good, fast-paced read the last 50 pages.

This book is one of those reads that sticks with you even after you've finished it. I've read a fair number of Mr. King's books and this one is my favorite. The character development is top notch - you actually care about the Creed family; their losses, their attempts to bring back the things that they lost; even when it is from beyond the grave. Absolutely phenomenal read and I highly recommend.

So happy to finally have this novel! Stephen king is a favorite and this is one of my most anticipated reads of his. I know I won’t be disappointed. I’ll update when I read!

Pet Sematary is a classic. Despite the obvious forensic evidence that would derail the story, it is a mastery of horror, love and desperation of humanity...or inhumanity depending on your point of view.

Great book. I had never watched the movie so I didn’t know what to expect. Some parts were long and drawn out so I didn’t give it 5 stars, but the plot is creative. I’m glad I read the book before watching the movie. I think the movie (the original from 1989) falls flat in comparison.

Stephen King doesn’t disappoint with this classic. It’s eerie and disconcerting, but yet strangely comforting and familiar all at the same time. It’s not a perfect book and some aspects of the story wore on me by the end but overall it’s absolutely worth a read...on a cold foggy day.

Unfortunately low end reading appeal for an adult and would not recommend for younger readers for sexual comments and potential to frighten concerning the subject of death.

I love Stephen King and this is definitely a must read!!!! I would suggest that if you haven't read the book or seen the movie, read the book first! I wish I had read the book first, I saw the movie when I was a young child. So I knew what was going to happen. But there were quite a few things that I had forgotten since I watched it! The book is MUCH BETTER than the movie!!! You actually get to know the characters and what they are thinking and going through. Such a normal, loving family... Then everything goes to complete madness! If you are wondering whether or not to read it, just do it! I promise you won't regret it!

This is the second time I've read this one....I enjoyed it more this time. It's a strong, tragic story..if you want a happy ending this book isn't for you.

Scary,,scary. Don’t read it alone in your house at night. Stephen paints horror better than anyone. The book is different from the 2019 movie. I thought it even scarier.

King didn't disappoint. It took me over a decade to build up the courage to read this book. I could never get past the death of the cat. I tried several times. Finally, with the help of Michael C. Hall's reading, I made it! And of course, it's much better than the film.

I had shied away from reading this book because of what people said about. That it was too scary. That it gave people nightmares. Then I finally had to read it. It was a great story and not as scary as I had thought.

Amazing read. My first Stephen King novel I've read (my boyfriend is named after the little boy Gage since his dad is a huge King fan, so I wanted to familiarize myself with the story/why he loves it so much). Can't wait to read more of his works!

This is my first King book. Although I enjoyed the book, it was a disappointed. There was too much fluff, to It might have been better with about 50 less pages. I also like books that are realistic, I am not into the "rising from the dead" mode. The ending was too predictable.

I thought the book slowed some in the middle and I had to trudge through but I'm glad I stuck with it to the end. This story made me cringe at times and very rarely can a writer pull that off with me. The ending was also well done and left me with a sad smile on my face. Well done Stephen

Love this book

The first book I received was damaged in shipping but amazon quickly replaced it with next day shipping. My favorite Stephen King book.

This was my first Stephen King book to actually read all the way through. Given its reputation among horror fans, I honestly wasn’t that impressed. The story just moves too slow, and then when things really get going, it flies through it all and ends pretty abruptly. So, good, but definitely not my favorite.

I read this book when I was 14 years old and now, twenty-five years later, I challenged myself to be terrified again. Only Stephen King can keep me glued to a book for an entire Saturday on a beautiful spring day. When your phone beeps and you jump because you've been lost in Ludlow with the Creeds, you know you're reading a damn good book.

It's something I like by no means at the age for kids but the kids in here feel like your kids. One character in here says some downright creepy stuff for their age that is much more mature than I'd be used to hearing from someone that age. Also the dialogue is great between the characters most of it is pretty fun and enjoyable.

Very compelling read. Some people never learn, not even the smart ones! I’ve read this several times. It’s a great book.

I was very impressed when I received my purchase. The condition was described as "Very Good" when in fact it was excellent. It looked like a brand new book that a page had never been turned and the dust cover didn't have a mark on it. Very happy with my purchase.

As someone who enjoyed the amazing horror of the 80's I can tell you that this is a great addition to any horror lovers collection. I personally read it all in 24 hours the first go, and enjoyed it again many times. The story about a man who faces some of the biggest life and death decisions in his life are beyond heart and gut wrenching. As you read this book, you will care for the families plight. This isn't your 2000's horror garbage, expect lengthy dialogue and a long bouts of character development.

Before reading this book I figured it would be a thriller where a cat went on some killing spree. I was Dead Wrong. Yes “Church” was a evil spirited cat but it was the evil spirits in the pet cemetery that drove the book. I loved how each moment was captured and not much space was left out. Like when he didn’t notice the dirt tracks Gage left upstairs, he eventually got back to the tracks left. Great read.

I ordered this book since I have never read it before. I have seen the movie many times and have always felt a little left out without a book to compare mental notes with. I like to do that with King's books and movies since the books and movies are so different sometimes. I was not disappointed with this book. It was a great read and I could not put it down. The book itself was in pretty good condition considering I think it was new when it first was published. But for the price on this used book it can't be beat.

Great book with a very compelling story! I bought the paperback copy and the print looks great as well. I recommend both the book and the movie!

I loved the ‘89 movie and of course it had the original song “Pet Sematary “ by the Ramones. The takes you deep into the local history of the cemetery and the woods plus you enter into the mind of Louis Creed from sanity to insanity. Great read. Loved it.

this book was a page turner i hope mr king wrote pet sematary2 i would read it so if you want a good book please read you won’t be disappointed

Althought spends pages and pages on little details, start interesting, but gets tiring at the end.

The first Stephen King book I read. I was in the fifth grade and it scared the s__t out of me. Read it again as an adult and the book still terrified me. Pet Semetary is a strange and horrible meditation on death and loss.

Bought as a gift, but I have read it. Great book if you don’t mind a twisted thought process lol

One of his best. Been wanting to read this for a while. So intense. A truly great read. Well done

Just not a fan I guess. The ending was morbid, but poorly contrived. Who would buy this guys alibi? He does not go to jail for killing his wife and neighbor? No questions about the grave robbing? Burning down the neighbors house? Police bought the story? Took a long time to get to a pretty simplistic, unrealistic and convenient ending. Meh.

The gripping descriptions. I felt like I was right there in the woods along with Louis and Jud. Spine chilling.

One of King's best books, this will be my fifth reading of one of his scariest stories. If you love King, if you love animals, if you love to get spooked, then this book is a must-read. I have to takes breaks at the end just to remind myself this stuff isn't real... is it? ;-)

I loved this book so much. It is completely horrifying and recommended for 13+. I am 10 and I understand that I am way to young to read it, but I 100% understood every chapter of it. Just warning you that it has some major Stephen King gore in it.

Stephen king books are never good. I bought this for a gift, it was never finished, dull book.

My book came in perfect condition. Huge Stephen King fan, can't wait to read the book.

I can see why this was so hard for Stephen King to write. I’m very disturbed that what came back from the ground is what you put in there. Like what Jud says, Sometimes, dead is better!”

This was the first Stephen King book I've ever read. I thought the book was great. The storyline, while slightly disturbing, was absolutely enthralling. I was always keen to keep reading to see what happened next! King's use of descriptive language is exceptional. It's something a lot of others lack. I did, however, find at times it was a but too descriptive and rambley in parts. He also has a tendency to split sentences when describing things which at times can be confusing for the reader (I can't really explain this properly but anyone who's read the book should understand what I mean. This book is quite chilling and makes you imagine what it would be like if a Pet Sematary really existed. It has great potential to leave readers feeling frightened. I quite enjoyed this book and will read more of King's work.

Awesome book cover. Can’t wait to read it.

One of Stephen King's early novels. Strange and intense walk through an interesting concept. He don't write them like this anymore.

Great story, one of his best books and he has wrote a ton of them. A classic

We know that Stephen King is the master of horror stories, I love them all.

I saw the old one years ago and with new one out now I had to read the book. As always, I'm sure the book is better. Worth the price but remember, you tend to what you sew.. ;)

The movie does this book no justice. It's tantalizing. Such a powerful story. Most will think zombies, animals coming back from the dead; so what? It's not a story about those things at all, it's a story about temptation. About thinking that I "could", but "should" I? It's a story that could happen to anybody, any parent or pet lover in the world. It's relatable, sad, spectacular and spooky. Worth every penny to have on my Kindle.

It's my first book by King, I enjoyed it immensely. King employs the tactic of deeply drawn out character development for the sake of a satisfying story. This is something I largely appreciated. I probably won't read all his stories, albeit this wonderful, horrifying one. But, I'm certain I'll pick up at least a few more of his in the near future.

We all know the story from the movies, but this dives in perfectly to the psychological effects of loosing someone. Must read for horror lovers! 10x better than the movies.

Brings the family of characters to life so that you cannot help hoping for outcomes that do not seem likely.

One of the best stories written by King. His insight into human emotions and behaviors is spot on, especially where people are in crisis. The suspense is intense and the book is hard to put down. The movie version is pretty good as well.

I've read almost all of Stephen Kings books over the years, but some how never got around to this one until now. One of his best!

Another early story by the master that makes you appreciate where he started his career. Pet Sematary is predictable as hell...despite that, you can't put it down. Because even if you know /what's/ coming, you're never sure /how/...King's take-no-prisoners prose has an almost uncomfortable level of honesty that glues the book to your hand. His characters in this one aren't heroes or villains...they're just people, and this story is a model example of a great story owing it's existence to ordinary people being placed in extraordinary circumstances.

Loved it for the suspense! No horror, no gore. Just suspense building up tension. I found this novel highly satisfying. The fact that SK did not explain certain origins. That things were as they were; raising some questions left unanswered made the story more appealing. Certain mysteries don't have an explanation in real life.

Very scary and interesting all the way through. It's about 400 pages long and those last 100 pages will really mess with your head. As for the physical quality, my copy came with zero tears or folds on the dust jacket or pages and the text wasn't uneven or anything like that. There's nothing I can really say that's negative about it.

I loved this book. It took me a couple chapters to get into the story but once I had I couldn't stop! This is the first book I've read by Stephen King and I'm definitely a big fan now. The best horror book I've read! His eloquent writing makes the story all the more eerie and really thrilling to read. So good! And the perfect amount of scary for me.

Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop. Incredibly written and it keeps drawing you back in just like the sematary. Only thing I disliked is that I knew what was going to happen once events started progressing.

One of King's best!!! This is some of the most visceral horror you'll find out there. Terrifying, disturbing... deliciously scary!!!

Louis Creed and his young family move to rural Maine for his new job. The family is excited to get a fresh start and live a simpler life than they did in the city. Their new home is in close proximity to a pet cemetery which they find humorous at first but as the months pass the Creeds are unwittingly drawn into a tenebrous world of ancient burial grounds and necromancy. I didn't expect to enjoy this book because the title seemed childish but it was very interesting. King uses the supernatural to highlight the different ways people feel about death and handle the grieving process. The mythology on which the book relies was not explained or developed in enough detail which became frustrating particularly towards the end. This was also disappointing because the premise is very good and King starts off promisingly but his execution falters as the book progresses. The biggest problem with this book is that it is just not scary. A lot of the scary sections just fell flat and also lacked creativity.

Was great for my daughter. This was great condition and she absolutely loved it!

An excellent book that still holds its own a few decades later.

Great book by the master of grabbing and holding onto your mind. The way King draws you into his stories is just amazing.

I love a book that keeps me guessing. The whole time I thought I knew. Then I would change my mind over and over until WHAM, the truth came. The ending was so unexpected. I enjoyed this read

This book takes a little while to really get going but once some key events occur within the story, you can't help but binge read to find out what happens next. I will never look at my cat the same way again :) Well worth the read for fans of suspense/horror in general.

This book is absolutely amazing. The story is tight and trips you from the beginning. I won't lie, it's a deeply disturbing book, but if you are a King fan or a horror fan, you don't want to miss this one.

Amazing book. Loved it. One problem. The product shipped with 2 other items in a box. The box was left on my wet driveway and when I picked it up the book fell out of a hole in the box. Very minor damage to the book but still. Dropping a King book of this calibur on a wet driveway felt sacrilegious.

Great Book but missing chapters 31-34 and had chapters 4-7 in its place. It was a gift so i cant get it back in order to return. a little disappointing. but was really excited about the book.

Creepy as all hell, with a story that will not leave you a lone well after you've finished the book, this is signature King at his very finest. Can't wait to see the new film in production!

First book I ever read as a teenager that was just for fun. Im in my early 30s ans i still pick it up once every other year or so. IMO his best work. Great story, great setting, and great characters. An expert story teller at the top of his game. Forget the dreadful movie and read this.

I’ve heard of this book a hundred times. I’ve picked it up a few times but I put it off and put it off and now I know why. This is an amazing work of fiction. It’s beautiful and haunting and straight up horrifying at times but it’s great. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read another king. I am a little frightened of my cat now though

One of my favorite King works! Such a creepy story!

Classic King, really good read. I read Pet Semetary 20 years ago, and it came up in my feed, for books I might like. I was totally in the mood for something creepy, and this did not disappoint. I am off to find another...perhaps Salems lot.

great story and book is in great condition

I really enjoyed this book despite not being a horror type of reader who would gravitate towards Stephen King or similar writers, but the re-release of the movie sparked my interest. I will say that it can get extremely dark and uncomfortable. Without giving up too many spoilers, a father of an infant-toddler son, such as myself, might flat out struggle to get through parts of this book and need to sit it down for a while

I get why Mr King said this is his scariest novel. Sometimes dead really is better. Don't go digging up things that should stay buried.

I have been reading Stephen King for most of my life, but for some reason had never read this book. I had to put it down half way through. I couldn't finish it. Stephen King himself admitted that he thought he had gone too far with this book. I felt the same. It is written well - if slow moving. But I reached a point where it became even too horrifying for me - and I've just re-read The Exorcist.

PET SEMATARY is a book that will stand the test of time. It is, of course, one of King's early novels, and we can see the author at his peek. The horrors he reveals (from family dynamics to supernatural burial grounds) are chilling enough to scare the bejesus out of the sternest of hearts! The story revolves around the Creed family and their move from a bustling Chicago suburb to quiet Bangor, Maine, where the father (Louis) starts work as a physician. He brings with him his wife and two children (Ellie, a preteen daughter, and Gauge, a preschool boy still in diapers). The house they move into is beautiful with plenty of land for the children to play on, and a nice old neighbor couple across the "road", the Crandalls. It is this "road" that causes some immediate concern to Louis as Judd Crandall tells him about the deaths of animals caused by the big semi-trucks that blaze down its blacktop. Judd becomes friends with the family and eventually takes them (or rather is drawn into taking them) on a small path behind the Creed's house that leads to a very special place: the PET SEMATARY. This is the place where most of the animals that'd been killed on the "road" are buried. It's a strange place with concentric circles, the shape the multiple graves make as they are laid out against the well-kept grounds. Louis and Ellie notice a large deadfall tree and Judd warns them not to climb it because it is too dangerous. But there's more to the story than that. What lay beyond the deadfall tree? Ellie's cat, Church, is eventually killed on the "road", and Judd and Louis decide to bury the cat, but not in the PET SEMATARY; they go beyond, over the deadfall, and into a very special place known as the Micmac burial grounds, a place that has existed since the Earth began, and has the power in its soil to bring back the dead. But at what cost? "Has anyone ever buried a human being back there?" Louis asks Judd. "Don't even think such a thing, Louis!" Judd replies. Church returns to the living, but is much changed. The cat smells foul, and has a very cold and evil manner about it. But at least Ellie has her cat back, right? Eventually the "road" takes more than just an animal of the Creed's. In a horrific set of narratives, Mr. King draws us into what might happen if humans were brought back from the dead. What happens to our soul if we're brought back? Does it come with us? Or does it stay on the Micmac grounds? Or perhaps something in-between? This book will, in every sense of the word, "freak" you out! It's terrifyingly terrific, as were many of King's earlier novels. A must read for the horror afficionado.

Wow, what a plot! Very, very eerie and very dark. My heart was pounding with fear for the young children in the story, Ellie (5) and Gage (2), but I just could not put this book down. It drew me in like it drew its main character, Louis Creed, to the graveyard. Reader beware, this story is not for the light hearted. A nice family turns foul, Stephen King style, and the experience is nothing short of hair raising.

This, much like the Pet Sematary, is a story that wants to be told. A wonderful tale of disturbing suspense that winds and weaves its way through the natural to the supernatural. I recommend anyone to curl up with the cat and give this book a read. Hey-ho! Let's go.

gift and they were excited to get it

Started this book when my kiddo was about the same age as Gage. Couldn’t finish it for a year or two. Scary as they come.

Easy to read, had a nice plot. There wasn't a lot of rambling like in some of Kings other books.

Not my favorite Stephen King, but it is definitely up there. There were way more surprises than I was expecting and it kept me guessing the entire time!

I enjoyed this much more that Christine and slightly more that Cujo. Still feels like this book plus the two previously mentioned aren’t quite as good as I remember them from my youth. Very creepy in parts and the ending isn’t as ridiculous as some of his other work.

It’s a Stephen King novel. So of course it’s amazing. Book came in perfect brand new condition. Best price I could find online.

This is definitely a real intriguing horror story written with plenty of awesome ideas. I would highly recommend to everyone who loves good fiction, but doesn't get disturbing nightmares.

Good book. Happy with price.

I am a father of two wonderful children... I don't think I would have been as affected by this book if I wasn't a father. I think most parents have a moment where a child has made a run for it towards a road and you get that moment of sheer panic where you think that the worse thing imaginable is about to occur. This book brought all of these feelings right to the surface and was one of the only Stephen King books to actually frighten me and give me nightmares. The book is a classic Stephen King book and is well worth the read if you haven't read it before or simply if you haven't read it for a while. Stephen King is the man!

Husband loves these books. He’s in the middle of this one.

Great book to add to the collection.

I honestly think I might have been too excited for this book and that overhype ended up taking away from the book. The introduction by Stephen King indicates that this book is the one where he thought he may have gone too far, which again, made me super excited to read it. The thing that really took away from reading this book is that I've already seen the movie. Sure, it was years ago and I don't remember it exactly but as I was reading, I recalled the scenes from the movie. I think one of the things that made Pet Sematary so scary, initially, was the shock value. When that's gone, it's only a macabre story. That's not to say that it's not enjoyable. I enjoyed the characters immensely and the progression of the story was interesting to read. Stephen King, in his later works, has the tendency to use strange cliche phrases that don't seem to fit within the dialogue, or at least for those characters. In his earlier works, those cliched phrases are not present, as it is not present in Pet Sematary. Honestly, it's a great book and as a person who enjoys reading Stephen King, this was a pleasure to read. I just wish I hadn't seen the movie first.

This would have worked better as a novella instead of a full-length book. The story was good, but it felt like it didn't really get going in the story until halfway through.

Always alluring and extremely eerie at times. Stephen King’s Pet Sematary is sure to keep you up at night and wondering who or what you would bring back...if you could.

Bought this book a couple of months ago and its been great so far. It's not a big deal but I am a bit disappointed in the condition it was sent to me. After i opened the box that it came from I noticed some small tearings in a few of the pages.

Liked this book alot just like the movie I actually liked book better

I had this book many years ago and I had it taken from but so darn happy to have this book back with Church on the cover. Great read, amazing storyline and my top favorite book! :)

This is one of King's scarier books to be sure. However, it also carries a sad and grotesque quality. I eventually became angry with everything that happens to Louise and his family. Yet... It is still a good read.

This book frightened me the most. At one point I thought I wasn't going to finish it. That's how scary it was. I spoiled it by watching the movie first. If you have the opportunity of reading the book first DO NOT MISS IT.

If you don't like being scared, don't read this book.

The most depressing King novel I've ever read. As a father, some parts really hit home. And the lengths parents will go to for their children has never been better described.

I have been a Stephen King fan since the 1970's. Pet Sematary is by far one of my favorites. I have read this book at least half a dozen times in the past but decided I wanted to read it again and I was just as excited about it this time as I was the first time I read it. SK's books have so much detail and he gets into the characters heads that in my opinion, it is almost impossible to make a movie that even comes close to the thrill of reading the book. If you are an old fan or a new fan that has never read this book, take my advise and read it. I do not think you will be disappointed.

I've not read all, but most of Stephen King's works. (None of the Dark Tower series) To me, this one has the ability to really stick with you. It has a very very dark tone throughout the book, and the characters and their actions are very relatable. This one chilled me to the bone and to me stands alone as a great classic horror.

When the young daughter of one of my close friends was told that her grandfather had passed away, she was obviously sad about the news, but her ultimate diagnosis of the situation was this: “Yeah, but his farts smelled bad.” And though it had been only a few days since the death of my friend’s father when I heard this, I couldn’t help but laugh heartily from the pit of my stomach. In addition to my friend’s father, my great aunt also passed away this year. His father’s passing was random and completely unexpected, my great aunt’s death, however, was not. Her body was crippled with arthritis, her mind was crippled with dementia and on a lovely spring day her body and mind were one in the idea that this had gone on long enough. She passed away quietly and peacefully, and, according to the nurse who found her, with a smile on her face. When I heard the news, I was sad of course, but more than that I was relieved. It’s not death that I fear, but living a life of suffering like my great aunt had that terrifies me the most. Sometimes, dead really is better. I know that, my aunt knew that, Jud Crandall knew that, but apparently Louis Creed thought otherwise. One can hardly blame him for the way he feels though; the deaths he experiences in Pet Semetary are accidental and/or unexpected. But really, after the stories he’s heard and the results he has seen for himself, you’d think he’d stop trying out the resurrection thing. I think that is what makes this story creepy, not the resurrections, but the fact that he keeps on trying. He clearly doesn’t subscribe to the idea that sometimes dead is better, but he does seem to like the idea of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The desperation is what is sad and creepy here. All I know is, if someone brought my great aunt back, she’d be pissed. The life she had lived from the few years before her death was no way to end a life. My friend’s father may have been a better candidate for resurrection; he died unexpectedly of a heart attack while working out at a gym (go figure)... But then again, could you imagine what those zombie farts would smell like?

This book was much better than the movie and one of Mr. King's best books. He has stated on multiple occasions this is his scariest book, and I am not going to argue that.

Stephen King said that this work was by far his darkest. He admitted that the book was sort of based on his own experiences living with his family near a busy highway. His daughter's cat was struck and killed by a car on that highway and King begin to ponder what if the cat could come back to life. What would the cat be like? How would he react if he buried the cat only to see the cat back in his yard the next day? This led to his writing of this book. As others have written before me, this book is dark. King leads you into the mind of Dr. Louis Creed who is the main character in the book. Dr. Creed moves his family from Chicago to Ludlow, Maine where he will work at the University. Dr. Creed is a young doctor with a young family. His daughter Ellie has a cat named Churchill (Church for short) and there is his young son Gage. His wife Rachel is the love of his life. The family adjusts to life in Ludlow but sadly Church is killed on the busy highway that the Creed's life next to. Louis' older neighbor, Jud, wants to help Louis after Louis saved his wife's Norma from dying. He takes Dr. Creed and his dead cat to the "Pet Sematary" (well actually past it) to an old Native American burial ground. They bury the cat and the next day, the cat comes back to the Creed home but remains a bit odd the rest of the book. In the end, the tragic results of Jud taking Louis beyond the pet cemetery works havoc on their lives. Many have written the end but I will not. I will leave that for you. Overall, this book makes you think about death and life. It makes you wrestle with resurrection. For the disciple of Christ, we know that Christ has won the victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57). Our hope is in Him (1 Thessalonians 4:13). In the end, Christ Himself will cast death into eternal destruction (Revelation 20:14). However, the child of God through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9) will receive eternal life with their Lord (Romans 6:23; Revelation 21:7). While King shows Dr. Creed struggling with death and coming to terms with death (which he never does), the disciple of Christ can rest knowing that death has lost its power (John 5:24-25).

Who doesn’t love this book? I don’t want to meet the person who doesn’t love this book. I lost my copy when I moved and I was pretty tore up about it. Happy to have it again.

This is my very first Stephen King read. I loved it. The characters are believable and they hold you in a trance. King brings you to the edge of your seat and pushes you off it. He holds you in the palm of your hand and never let's go.

I have seen the movie at least 100 times and this novel STILL kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!

Master of horror in what is arguably his best known work. I'd love to have my 11 year old read it, but the unnecessary sexual references make that impossible. They add nothing to the narrative, if anything an unwanted distraction from it, and are easily avoidable. Such a shame. Adult only.

Excellent storytelling! Classic Stephen King. A frightening tale that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Very good!

Book came as pictured in excellent condition. Edges were all intact and no sign of wear or tear. Overall excellent quality of book!

Great read

Great book

Probably one of my favorites by Stephen King!

Nice book

Great book

Great book. Any reader of Stephen King that has yet to read Pet Sematary should have this one in their collection. Do not borrow this book. Buy it and read it, because you will one day want to reread this one.

Typical King novel. If you’re a King fan you will like it. Extra creepy if you have kids and pets.

It was a good start, but then just dragged on....

horror

Stephen was right when he said that this was the most horrifying story he had ever written. Like with all his books, I couldn't put it down. But this time, the underlying reason was because I wanted to get finished with it. Fantastic.

Scariest Book I’ve ever read. This is the KING of horror at his most frightening! Even the author has wondered how he could have written this,

This is my favorite book of all time. I read it at least once a year for comfort and for reminding me what great storytelling should be all about. Pet Sematary isn't a flowery literary horror novel full of symbolism. It's a simple horror story with complex characters that are the stars of the show rather than the gore. Don't get me wrong, the gore is there. The jump scares are there, but it isn't the only thing there. Highly recommended!

A suspenseful, well written horror story about a small town in Maine where supernatural forces allow buried creatures to rise again and join the living. There is a lot of depth to the characters and the writing and pacing of the tale is masterful. I recommend this book without reserve.