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A burial ground that returns the dead, but not as they were

Pet Sematary

by Stephen King

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1983Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

Louis Creed, a doctor, moves his family to rural Maine and learns of a burial ground behind the house that can bring things back to life. King wrote it as an exploration of grief.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Grief · Death · Family

Screen adaptation

Pet Sematary (1989) · Pet Sematary (2019)

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About the author

Stephen King14 books on Tori Books

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