Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

Stephen King

510 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

From the world's bestselling author, Stephen King, comes a tale of genetic exploration gone to hellfire! Young Charlie McGee is a very special girl. The result of scientific experimentation on her parents, she has the ability create fires wherever...

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Moods

dark 80%
tense 75%
adventurous 55%
emotional 45%
mysterious 38%
sad 30%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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