512 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399130397
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories, Stephen King takes readers down paths that only he could imagine. A supermarket becomes the place where humanity makes its last stand against destruction. A trip to the attic becomes a journey to hell. A wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,263 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 66%
adventurous 26%
emotional 24%
sad 18%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 13% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 24% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 21% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Cannibalism, FatphobiaModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Cancer, Pedophilia, Racial slurs
512 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399130397
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this brilliant collection of stories, Stephen King takes readers down paths that only he could imagine. A supermarket becomes the place where humanity makes its last stand against destruction. A trip to the attic becomes a journey to hell. A wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,263 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 66%
adventurous 26%
emotional 24%
sad 18%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 13% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 24% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 21% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Cannibalism, FatphobiaModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Cancer, Pedophilia, Racial slurs