Castle Rock book 5 · 1991
Needful Things
A new shop opens in Castle Rock, where the owner sells each customer their heart’s desire, for a price.
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Book facts
- Author
- Stephen King
- Series
- Castle Rock, book 5 of 6
- Published
- 1991
- Setting
- Set in the fictional Castle Rock, Maine
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Needful Things on screen
- Needful Things (1993, film, Cinema). A charming stranger opens a curiosity shop in Castle Rock, selling each customer exactly what they desire, for a price.
Who is in Needful Things
3 recurring or key characters from Stephen King’s chart. Introduces Leland Gaunt.
Lead 1
- Alan PangbornCastle Rock sheriff
Major 2
- Ace MerrillCastle Rock bully
- Leland GauntFirst appearanceProprietor of Needful Things