Cujo

Quick answers about Cujo

What is Cujo about?

In a small Maine town, a friendly St. Bernard is bitten by a bat and becomes dangerous. A mother and her young son end up trapped in a broken-down car on a hot summer day while their marriage is also under strain.

Who should read Cujo?

Read it if you want a stripped-down, edge-of-the-seat survival thriller with a very ordinary threat. Skip it if you do not want to read about a dog's suffering or a child in danger.

How long and how fast is Cujo?

It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 432 pages, first published in 1981.

Does Cujo have content warnings?

Content we flag: Animal death, Child death, Violence, Death, Infidelity.

Can I borrow Cujo for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Cujo; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after Cujo?

Readers who liked it often move on to Jaws, Hatchet, Bird Box.