Wavering between a four and five, but either way a very enjoyable Halloween read. I can see why Stephen King likes it so much, it’s one of his books without the sexual perversion. Straub does an excellent job developing the small town unaware of what’s about to hit it, and the characters that start off as caricatures quickly develop into much more. The only thing I still don’t understand is ‘why’. Why did it all start? Anyway, lots of layers to peel back and doors to open. Its reputation is deserved.