It's like when you watch a really scary movie and you cover your eyes midway through (but still peek through your fingers).
Stephen King's descriptions are so vivid in this novel that there were times I didn't even want to keep reading because I was so grossed out, LOL. And I thought some of the ensuing chaos was just downright hysterical. I was in love with the way Leland Gaunt could use his words to seduce everyone. I was fascinated by the items that the townspeople would do anything for. This book scared me to no end and I loved every second of it. His power over the town and his ability to make everyone do exactly what he wants is tantamount to him playing God. And I bet you would too.Įxcept Leland Gaunt's pranks are not only going to cause harm, but they're literally going to tear the town of Castle Rock to pieces. Just harmless pranks that won't seem to hurt anyone too much. And the price? It's always within your reach - as long as you're willing to do the storeowner a little favor or two. Essentially, imagine a new store owner comes to your town and offers to sell you something that you really need - something you can't live without. Needful Things, at its heart, is the most simple of narratives. Originally printed 26 years ago, I feel like this book could hit the bestseller list just as easily today as it did back then. Besides, my mom has been bugging me for years to read this book (it's her favorite). I recently reviewed another book by Stephen King, Dolores Claiborne ( see review here) and it seemed to be pretty popular. Only Sheriff Alan Pangborn suspects that Gaunt is behind the population's increasingly violent behavior.Īre you looking for a book that's going to scare the crap out of you? Are you looking for one that's literally going to make you bite your nails off and pull your hair out? Look no further.
These practical jokes cascade out of control and soon the entire town is doing battle with itself. In addition to a token payment, Gaunt requests that each person perform a little "deed," usually a seemingly innocent prank played on someone else from town. Anyone who enters his store finds the object of his or her lifelong dreams and desires: a prized baseball card, a healing amulet. Leland Gaunt opens a new shop in Castle Rock called Needful Things.
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