Overall letter grade=A
I would rank this as one of King's best. I believe it was his second book and reflects a period of King's writing that is unique and had great integrity in terms of composition. Some of the imagery is extremely haunting, especially the dilapidated mansion on the hill that holds much terror for the story's main character. It's certainly the best vampire story ever. It takes Stoker's Dracula and cranks it up a few more grisly notches.