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The Outsider by Stephen King

27 reviews

mlebarrow's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, and Rape

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Alcohol

nofacelif's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Outsider is the first Stephen King novel I have read. It was a light read despite the long page count thanks to the fast-pace, easy-to-read language, mysterious and intriguing nature of the book. However, I almost wish that it hadn't taken a supernatural turn. I know King is mostly known for his supernatural fiction. Still, the fantastical elements came so later in the book that I was expecting a real-life explanation to the events. I would have preferred it more if the author established the supernatural nature earlier.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use

Minor: Alcoholism and Cancer

janeeyre8's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death and Cancer

rob213's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Medical content

nodogsonthemoon's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Homophobia, Dementia, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

urreadtome's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Terminal illness

Minor: Racial slurs and Death of parent

mackenzievirginia's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Grief, Cannibalism, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia