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679 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444723601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 27 August 1982
Description
Includes the stories “The Body” and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineA “hypnotic” (The New York Times Book Review) collection of four novellas—including the inspirations behind the films Stand...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,571 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
mysterious 54%
emotional 46%
adventurous 44%
reflective 30%
sad 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Homophobia
679 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444723601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 27 August 1982
Description
Includes the stories “The Body” and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineA “hypnotic” (The New York Times Book Review) collection of four novellas—including the inspirations behind the films Stand...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,571 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
mysterious 54%
emotional 46%
adventurous 44%
reflective 30%
sad 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Animal cruelty, Racial slursMinor
Homophobia