45 pages • 1 hour read
Stephen KingCujo
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1981A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Stephen King's Cujo are mixed. Readers praise its intense suspense and deep character development, particularly the realistic portrayal of fear. However, criticisms include a slow start and occasionally meandering narrative. Overall, it's recognized for its ability to evoke terror but may not appeal to those seeking a more consistently fast-paced thriller.
Who Should Read Cujo?
Readers who revel in suspenseful horror novels with psychological depth will enjoy Stephen King's Cujo. Fans of Pet Sematary or William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist will appreciate the intense atmosphere and character-driven tension. Ideal for those intrigued by how ordinary settings become arenas for extraordinary fear.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
830L