Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

Stephen King

788 pages first pub 1985 (editions) user-added

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A collection of Stephen King horror stories, including the tale of "Gramma", who only wanted to hug little George - even after she was dead; "The Raft", featuring a primeval sea creature with an insatiable appetite; and "The Monkey", telling of an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,502 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 72%
tense 68%
adventurous 29%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 11% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 21% | No: 20% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 19% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.8

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