The Mist by Stephen King

The Mist

Stephen King

230 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

It's a hot, lazy day, perfect for a cookout, until you see those strange dark clouds. Suddenly a violent storm sweeps across the lake and ends as abruptly and unexpectedly as it had begun. Then comes the mist...creeping slowly, inexorably into tow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,302 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 82%
mysterious 72%
emotional 21%
adventurous 20%
sad 18%
challenging 11%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 30% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.73

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