Embarrassingly, this is the first novel I have ever read in my 19 years; so when I say it's the best, you know why. Until a few months ago my mind travelled only in the land of visual, non-thinking entertainment, only to be freed from it by I Am Legend, which I have read nearly 3 times since then (great novella).
The first 200, or so, pages of 'Salem's Lot are more about character introducing, and character development, with not much action. But it is still very interesting and fun to read, in areas.
When the story gets a kick into action, it's a very good one, which only gets better. It starts when Matt Burke (a teacher) finds Mike Ryerson (a student of his from a while back) sick and sleepy at a local.. bar.. or concert place.. [sorry, not sure what it is], and takes him home to sleep, and watch over him. Well what happens next is too cool to ruin, and I don't feel like typing it all out.
Reread value: Good
Ruling: 9.2 out of 10
- Joey
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