Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King

Hearts in Atlantis

Stephen King

523 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror short stories thriller dark emotional slow-paced
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Five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War. Stephen King, whose first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, the year before the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,393 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 53%
reflective 52%
mysterious 48%
sad 41%
adventurous 26%
tense 26%
challenging 19%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.72

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