The Bachman Books: Four Early Novels by Stephen King by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

The Bachman Books: Four Early Novels by Stephen King

Stephen King, Richard Bachman

692 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

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For years, readers of these four novels wrote to "Richard Bachman," asking if the author was really Stephen King writing under a pseudonym. Now the secret is out--and so are these four spellbinding tales of future shock and suspense, available for...

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Moods

dark 97%
tense 71%
challenging 34%
adventurous 32%
emotional 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
reflective 13%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 18%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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