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528 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312550677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
This masterfully crafted horror classic, featuring a brand-new introduction by Dan Simmons, will bring you to the edge of your seat, hair standing on end and blood freezing in your veinsIt's the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,554 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
adventurous 72%
tense 70%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Gore, Animal deathModerate
Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, RacismMinor
Rape, Abandonment
528 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312550677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
This masterfully crafted horror classic, featuring a brand-new introduction by Dan Simmons, will bring you to the edge of your seat, hair standing on end and blood freezing in your veinsIt's the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,554 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
adventurous 72%
tense 70%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Gore, Animal deathModerate
Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, RacismMinor
Rape, Abandonment