Who wants a rabies shot? (Cujo - Stephen King)

Member Name: Biffa

Product:	Cujo - Stephen King
Date:	30/11/00 (34 review reads)
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Advantages: Can't put it down

Disadvantages: Can't put it down!

Cujo is another masterpiece from Stephen King, and like his other books it's one that you can't put down.

The only time I get to read these days is when I lock myself in the bath. Now, I always have my bath water hot to the point of boiling, so when I get out and it's stone cold because I've been reading this book non-stop, it gives you some sort of idea as to how good it is.

The story revolves around Cujo, a 200lb St Bernard dog who loves his master and family and wouldn;t hurt a fly - that is until he gets bitten by a rabid bat and starts to go slightly squiffy.

Imagine the nightmare of being stuck in a car that has broken down and refuses to start. Add to the equation the fact that you're at a farm almost in the middle of nowhere with the owner dead, his wife and son away; your husband away on business and having your 4 year old child in the car as well. Oh yes, and let's not forget the rabid dog on the loose and the fact that it's the hottest summer ever.

Imagine how desperate you'd be to get the hell out after 3 days stuck there. Imagine the relief at seeing a policeman turning up to look for you - then the horror of watching aforementioned somewhat rabid 200lb dog ripping his throat out.

I have to say that I thought this book was brilliant, although I was slightly miffed with the ending. All the way through, I was sure I knew what the outcome would be, but I was wrong. For those of you who have read the book already, you'll probably know what I mean. I don't want to give the ending away for those who haven't read it, so let's just say I had the tissues ready.

Another masterpiece from the King of horror.

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