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Horror· United States

Pet Sematary

by Stephen King
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 1983422 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1983, Pet Sematary established Stephen King as one of the defining voices in horror. A doctor and his family move to rural Maine and discover an ancient burial ground beyond the pet cemetery where the dead come back—changed. King's most frightening novel explores grief, the nature of death, and the hubris of trying to conquer it. Themes of death, grief, resurrection run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 1983.

Book Details

AuthorStephen King
Published1983
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages422
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9780743412285
Editorial Score45/100
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👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pet Sematary about?

A doctor and his family move to rural Maine and discover an ancient burial ground beyond the pet cemetery where the dead come back—changed. King's most frightening novel explores grief, the nature of death, and the hubris of trying to conquer it.

Who wrote Pet Sematary?

Pet Sematary was written by Stephen King, from United States. First published in 1983.

What awards has Pet Sematary won?

Pet Sematary has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 1983.

Is Pet Sematary worth reading?

Pet Sematary is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in death, grief, resurrection.

Where can I buy Pet Sematary?

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What category is Pet Sematary?

Pet Sematary is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is Pet Sematary from?

Pet Sematary originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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