fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

1142 pages | first published 1986

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They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they were grown-up men and women who had gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them could withstand the force that drew them back to Derry, Ma...
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Summary of 26639 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 73%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 55%
emotional 40%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
funny 19%
reflective 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.0

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