The Breathing Method by Stephen King

The Breathing Method

Stephen King

57 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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There is a strange club in New York where men tell each other stories. The years pass but no one looks any older. One night a doctor tells the story of a young woman who gives birth to a baby in the most horrible way! Evil psychic powers, obsessio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 680 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 67%
tense 33%
sad 23%
emotional 16%
challenging 13%
reflective 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 31%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 38% | Character: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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