353 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501141355
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 01 May 1982
Description
A desperate man attempts to win a reality TV game where the only objective is to stay alive in this #1 national bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman.It was the ultimate death game in a nightmare future America. The year is 2025...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,346 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
adventurous 56%
sad 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 38% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Murder, RacismModerate
Homophobia, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Rape
353 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501141355
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 01 May 1982
Description
A desperate man attempts to win a reality TV game where the only objective is to stay alive in this #1 national bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman.It was the ultimate death game in a nightmare future America. The year is 2025...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,346 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
adventurous 56%
sad 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 38% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Murder, RacismModerate
Homophobia, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Rape