The Body by Stephen King

The Body

Stephen King with Robin Waterfield

192 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories emotional medium-paced

Description

In 1960s America, four young boys go on a journey to search for the body of a boy killed by a train. As they travel, they discover how cruel the world can be, but also how wondrous.

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Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 66%
reflective 47%
dark 45%
funny 32%
sad 31%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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