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“It was a love that had nothing to do with Joe Camber's day-to-day behavior toward him or his mother; it was a brute, biological thing that he would never be free of, a phenomenon with many illusory referents of the sort which haunt for a lifetime: the smell of cigarette smoke, the look of a double-edged razor reflected in a mirror, pants hung over a chair, certain curse words.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:Cujo

Work

Cujo

Stephen King's 'Cujo' delves into the chilling effects of a canine infected with rabies on a family and their neighbors in a rural town. The story examines the fear and isolation that arise from the presence of the infected dog, Cujo, and the struggle for survival amidst a terrifying situation. more

Author

Stephen King
Stephen King

Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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