198 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529379334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into the film classic Stand by Me - is now availab...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,978 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
funny 32%
sad 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Homophobia, AlcoholismMinor
Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming
198 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529379334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Description
The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into the film classic Stand by Me - is now availab...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,978 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
funny 32%
sad 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Homophobia, AlcoholismMinor
Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming