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433 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
Stephen King’s classic #1 New York Times bestselling dramatic serial novel and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks!Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, ea...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,465 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 74%
mysterious 45%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
challenging 24%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Child death, Murder433 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
Stephen King’s classic #1 New York Times bestselling dramatic serial novel and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks!Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, ea...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,465 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 74%
mysterious 45%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
challenging 24%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Child death, Murder