The Mist by Stephen King

The Mist

Stephen King

176 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In the wake of a summer storm, terror descends...David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbor Brent Norton join dozens of others and head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies following a freak storm. Once there, they become trapped...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,674 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 80%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 28% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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