The Running Man by Stephen King

The Running Man

Stephen King

413 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced
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A desperate man attempts to win a reality TV game where the only objective is to stay alive in this #1 national bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman. "Tomorrow at noon, the hunt begins. Remember his face "Ben Richards is a desp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,802 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 83%
adventurous 58%
sad 21%
challenging 17%
emotional 17%
mysterious 11%
reflective 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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