The Body by Stephen King

The Body

Stephen King with Robin Waterfield

192 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories emotional medium-paced
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Description

In 1960s America, four young boys go on a journey to search for the body of a boy killed by a train. As they travel, they discover how cruel the world can be, but also how wondrous.

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Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 63%
dark 49%
reflective 47%
sad 33%
funny 31%
tense 26%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.0

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