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<node TEXT="Needful Things by Stephen King">
<node TEXT="Plot Summary">
<node TEXT="A mysterious new shop opens in the town of Castle Rock, offering rare and valuable items to its customers. However, the price of these items is not monetary, but rather a favor or prank that the customer must perform for the shop owner, Leland Gaunt. As the pranks escalate into violence and chaos, the town descends into madness."/>
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<node TEXT="Themes">
<node TEXT="The corrupting influence of greed and desire"/>
<node TEXT="The power of manipulation and persuasion"/>
<node TEXT="The danger of unchecked ambition and obsession"/>
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<node TEXT="Characters">
<node TEXT="Leland Gaunt - the enigmatic shop owner who manipulates the townspeople for his own amusement"/>
<node TEXT="Sheriff Alan Pangborn - the hero who tries to uncover Gaunt's true motives and stop the chaos"/>
<node TEXT="Various townspeople who fall victim to Gaunt's schemes, including businessman Danforth Keeton, housewife Wilma Jerzyck, and teenager Brian Rusk"/>
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<node TEXT="Style">
<node TEXT="King's signature blend of horror, suspense, and social commentary"/>
<node TEXT="Multiple points of view, allowing the reader to see the events from different perspectives"/>
<node TEXT="Graphic violence and disturbing imagery"/>
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