Jerusalem's Lot
Jerusalem's Lot
Fiction | Short Story | Adult
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Short Story • Fiction
Preacher's Corners, Maine • 1850s
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
"Jerusalem's Lot" is a short story by Stephen King featured in the collection Night Shift. Set in 1850, it follows Charles Boone, who inherits a house in a town abandoned due to dark secrets and malevolent entities. Through letters to a friend, Boone uncovers a chilling history, facing supernatural threats linked to a forbidden text.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stephen King's Jerusalem's Lot is often praised for its atmospheric tension and intricate plotting, reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft's style. The story effectively combines horror with gothic elements, engaging readers with its eerie setting and mysterious narrative. However, some critics note that the pacing can be uneven, occasionally detracting from the suspense.
Who Should Read Jerusalem's Lot?
A reader who enjoys Gothic horror like Dracula or The Haunting of Hill House would savor Jerusalem's Lot by Stephen King. Fans of eerie atmospheres, ancestral curses, and supernatural suspense would be drawn to its chilling narrative and classic horror elements.
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Short Story • Fiction
Preacher's Corners, Maine • 1850s
Adult
18+ years
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