If It Bleeds by Stephen King

434 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror mystery short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Readers adore Stephen King’s novels, and his novellas are their own dark treat, briefer but just as impactful and enduring as his longer fiction. Many of his novellas have been made into iconic films, including “The Body” (Stand by Me) and “Rita H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,406 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 81%
tense 57%
adventurous 25%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
sad 12%
funny 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 21% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.87

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