Ring by Kōji Suzuki

367 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Inspiration for the New Major Motion Picture RINGS A mysterious videotape warns that the viewer will die in one week unless a certain, unspecified act is performed. Exactly one week after watching the tape, four teenagers die one after another...

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Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 81%
tense 68%
adventurous 17%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
emotional 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 27% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.56

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