612 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751504385
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 21 June 1985
Description
A collection of Stephen King horror stories, including the tale of "Gramma", who only wanted to hug little George - even after she was dead; "The Raft", featuring a primeval sea creature with an insatiable appetite; and "The Monkey", telling of an...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 64%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
sad 17%
challenging 16%
funny 14%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 21% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Mass/school shootings, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Ableism, AlcoholismMinor
Cancer, Child death, Homophobia
612 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751504385
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 21 June 1985
Description
A collection of Stephen King horror stories, including the tale of "Gramma", who only wanted to hug little George - even after she was dead; "The Raft", featuring a primeval sea creature with an insatiable appetite; and "The Monkey", telling of an...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 64%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
sad 17%
challenging 16%
funny 14%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 21% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Mass/school shootings, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Ableism, AlcoholismMinor
Cancer, Child death, Homophobia