If It Bleeds by Stephen King

If It Bleeds

Stephen King

448 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror mystery short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Readers adore Stephen King’s novels, and his novellas are their own dark treat, briefer but just as impactful and enduring as his longer fiction. Many of his novellas have been made into iconic films, including “The Body” (Stand by Me) and “Rita H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,556 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 77%
tense 57%
adventurous 22%
emotional 19%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.87

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