The Running Man by Stephen King

The Running Man

Stephen King

219 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced

Description

From the world's bestselling novelist, Stephen King, comes a gritty tale of a futuristic game of life-or-death! In 2025, the world is sliding towards ruin. Darkness and paranoia rule the day as economies collapse and violence escalates. In this ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,343 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 82%
adventurous 56%
sad 21%
emotional 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 24%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.66

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