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512 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399130397
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories, Stephen King takes readers down paths that only he could imagine. A supermarket becomes the place where humanity makes its last stand against destruction. A trip to the attic becomes a journey to hell. A wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,515 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 68%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
challenging 17%
sad 17%
reflective 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 11% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 21% | No: 20% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 19% | N/A: 13% | 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: 45% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Fatphobia, CannibalismModerate
Alcoholism, Racism, AbleismMinor
Cancer, Racial slurs, Pedophilia
512 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399130397
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories, Stephen King takes readers down paths that only he could imagine. A supermarket becomes the place where humanity makes its last stand against destruction. A trip to the attic becomes a journey to hell. A wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,515 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 68%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
challenging 17%
sad 17%
reflective 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 11% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 21% | No: 20% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 19% | N/A: 13% | 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: 45% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Fatphobia, CannibalismModerate
Alcoholism, Racism, AbleismMinor
Cancer, Racial slurs, Pedophilia