Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King

Hearts in Atlantis

Stephen King

673 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror short stories thriller dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Hearts In Atlantis is composed of 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.In "Low Men in Yellow Coats," eleven-year-old Bobby...

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Moods

emotional 70%
dark 53%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 39%
tense 28%
adventurous 26%
challenging 18%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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