Bought it. Gotta read it.

[Todash]

Okay, I've been stuck for a while, not wanting to read Cujo. However, I need to move beyond this if I am to continue down my chronological reading of all of King's works. SO. I have purchased the book from Amazon. A hardbound version. I think the fact that I paid money for it (as opposed to borrowing it from the library) and that it is a physical thing that will be sitting on my nightstand (not an e-book) will help me overcome my aversion to watching a good dog go bad.

[Shasta]

Did you get it? Is it a 1st?

[Mr. Jabot]

Todash, I feel the same way. I've not read Cujo yet, but I'm fascinated by the affects of a virus and the havoc it can cause (and it would be on my list to read anyway). I'm hoping that it won't be so sad that I'll have to put it down! I've never read a book yet that could do that to me, but the subject is a little hard, isn't it?

[GNTLGNT]

...it is a very sad book overall, but damn don't he write it good!...laws yes!...

[gypsycrow]

Todash, I feel the same way. I've not read Cujo yet, but I'm fascinated by the affects of a virus and the havoc it can cause (and it would be on my list to read anyway). I'm hoping that it won't be so sad that I'll have to put it down! I've never read a book yet that could do that to me, but the subject is a little hard, isn't it?

I voted not to read that book a long time ago. I started my love for Stephen King back when I read The Shining when I was 16. I began sneaking books from my mother's library. She saw that I grabbed Cujo one time and she said, "Are you sure?" Then she told me what it was about and I have declined ever since.

[blunthead]

From experience in thinking I know things I have no way of knowing my habit now is to avoid believing I know a damn thing about a sK book before reading it. And, I've yet to be disappointed even a little once I start reading even sK books which for whatever bogus reasons I thought I wouldn't like. I believe sK could write about a sewer backing up and I'd like it. I think he has and I did.

[doowopgirl]

You won't be sorry. As usual the writing and characterization is spot on. It is a little hard in places, though.

[~Ally~]

I love Cujo. He only ever wanted to be a good dog. Enjoy. :smile2:

[Out of Order]

You're going to love it, Todash!

[Todash]

Todash, I feel the same way. I've not read Cujo yet, but I'm fascinated by the affects of a virus and the havoc it can cause (and it would be on my list to read anyway). I'm hoping that it won't be so sad that I'll have to put it down! I've never read a book yet that could do that to me, but the subject is a little hard, isn't it?
I thought I was prepared, but at the very beginning, King makes it clear that Cujo is a good dog. Not just an okay dog, but a GOOD one. So when he started chasing the rabbit, I couldn't watch. I had to close the book. I'm going to do it this time, though; I'll just keep repeating to myself "it's only a book, it's only a book."

[tenngolfer]

I haven't read it, and really didn't want to see the movie when it came out, but I did, which sorta re-enforced some of the possible misconceptions I may have about the book. Although I like dogs, was raised with a pet dog, being raised in a small southern town, a rabid dog = 1 bullett, end of story. And if anyone can make a good story out of a limited subject, it would be Mr. King; but I have a hard time getting excited about the subject matter, and have never wanted to attempt the book.

[CCAL]

I have a jumbled up memory of once reading Cujo, and later seeing the movie. my reaction was probably obvious with the change from book to movie (why why did they do that???) oh yeah it was hard to get thru emotionally but thats the beauty of Kings storys-is it not? it simply wouldnt be a King story if he didnt drag you kicking and screaming to the sewers.but give him his due s-o-m-e-t-i-m-es its a story of redemption and in a screwed up way a love story

[GNTLGNT]

I voted not to read that book a long time ago. I started my love for Stephen King back when I read The Shining when I was 16. I began sneaking books from my mother's library. She saw that I grabbed Cujo one time and she said, "Are you sure?" Then she told me what it was about and I have declined ever since.

...then you are depriving yourself of a fine piece of writing...sad, or no....

[gypsycrow]

...then you are depriving yourself of a fine piece of writing...sad, or no....

I know. :( I'm weak.

[GNTLGNT]

I know. :( I'm weak.

...not at all, just face your fear as they say...the pay-off IS worth it...and I'm a dog lover...

[The Darkening]

If the worst comes to the worst, take comfort in the fact that it's a work of fiction! That's what helps me enjoy books with 'difficult' plot developments.

I've been an animal lover for as long as I've been able to love, and I think this book is really good.

There was one moment in a Stephen King book which HAS, as an animal lover, brought me to tears. It's the moment (possible Duma Key spoiler here) where at the beginning of Duma Key, someone hits a dog with a car, and it was where the storyteller described the dog looking at him hopefully for help that made me cry. Just like that, completely unexpectedly! It saddens me to even recall it, and I so wanted him to help the dog. This book is kind of like that. You want to just ease the dog's frustration, confusion and pain. And Stephen King captures all this beautifully and the story is imbued with a sadness that is touching.

[charlotte98]

...it is a very sad book overall, but damn don't he write it good!...laws yes!...

M-O-O-N, that spells Sai King is a fantastic author!! haha.

But seriously, I read Cujo and I enjoyed it. It was sad, yeah, but.... the whole situation and the emotions involved were very realistic. The characters felt very real too. A good read.

[gniknehpets]

Push past it and READ it! It's a deep portrayal of everyday day life with everyday fears, mistakes and heartache.

[Patricia A]

Cujo is a great story. I am glad I read it, but I won't read it a second time. I won't watch Bambi, or Old Yeller either. I rarely do anything that I know is going to end in tears. (Nod to D. Adams)
So, where are you in the story Todash?

[irons]

I read this for the first time recently. I wasn't put off by the content, thou I understand why some people would feel that way, it tugs at the heartstrings. I was put off it by the pretty bad film they made which i watched a couple of years ago.
I'm glad I got round to reading it thou, It's a realy good read.

[Autumn Gust]

Is anyone else here like me? I find it harder to read about animal abuse in a story than about characters experiencing violence. I don't know why this is... You've got to read Cujo, though-- it's essential King! I do what The Darkening said in an earlier post: I keep telling myself it's just a work of fiction.

[FlakeNoir]

*Puts hand up* Sometimes I think people must think I'm... er, not normal. Animals (often) can't defend themselves though... yar? :biggrin2:
Great book btw... but oh-so-hard.

[Shoesalesman]

I love this book. And I'd read it again. In the top five.

[icarus]

I wasnt expecting much from this novel, but Cujo is an amazing story, that grips you...and its a page turner that keeps you wanting more. I belive Rabies is a terrible cruel disease, and that kinda made me a bit sad that any animal or person could go through what Cujo did, but again its only a work of fiction....defenitly a great read