The Rising by Brian Keene

321 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction horror dark tense fast-paced
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Nothing stays dead for long. The dead are returning to life, intelligent, determined…and very hungry. Escape seems impossible for Jim Thurmond, one of the few left alive in this nightmare world. But Jim’s young son is also alive and in grave dange...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 65%
emotional 30%
adventurous 25%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.54

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