Cujo
Cujo is a 1981 horror novel by Stephen King. Much of the action takes place in Castle Rock and Maine. Characters include Bernie Carbo, Cujo and Dinah. Readers will find themes of dogs, rabies, Saint Bernard dog and perros.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, and 716 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 81 editions across 6 languages.
At about 352 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About Cujo
Cujo (/ˈkjuːdʒoʊ/) is a 1981 psychological horror novel by American writer Stephen King about a rabid Saint Bernard. The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1982 and was made into a film in 1983.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1982 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆British Fantasy Awards 1982 — August Derleth Award (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote Cujo?
Cujo was written by Stephen King and first published in 1981.
What genre is Cujo?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is Cujo?
The median edition has 352 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Cujo?
Readers who like it often enjoy Look for Me by Moonlight, Dark Forces and Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!.
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