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Violence
A lot
Supernatural violence including the malevolent presence; some graphic scenes involving the haunting
Language
A lot
Strong profanity throughout; King's characteristic voice
Sexual Content
Some
Some adult content; a romantic relationship develops
Substance Use
Some
Significant drinking as the protagonist copes with grief
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Grief and creative paralysis as sustained psychological states; the horror builds on genuine emotional pain
What this book is about
Mike Noonan, a bestselling novelist paralyzed by grief after his wife's sudden death, retreats to their Maine lake house and finds himself haunted by her spirit—and by something older and angrier in the lake. Stephen King's most romantic horror novel weaves grief, creativity, and the supernatural into an emotionally complex story.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Supernatural violence and dark content throughout
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