The Breathing Method by Stephen King

The Breathing Method

Stephen King

2 hours, 50 minutes first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

There is a strange club in New York where men tell each other stories. The years pass but no one looks any older. One night a doctor tells the story of a young woman who gives birth to a baby in the most horrible way! Evil psychic powers, obsessio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 68%
tense 34%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
challenging 11%
reflective 6%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 27%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 38% | Character: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

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