The Mist by Stephen King

The Mist

Stephen King

165 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's terrifying novella about a town engulfed in a dense, mysterious mist as humanity makes its last stand against unholy destruction--originally published in the acclaimed short story collection Skel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,260 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 81%
mysterious 72%
emotional 21%
adventurous 20%
sad 19%
challenging 11%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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