The Shawshank Redemption: Different Seasons by Stephen King

The Shawshank Redemption: Different Seasons

Stephen King

507 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

The #1 New York Times bestselling collection of four novellas from Stephen King bound together by the changing of seasons, each with strikingly different tones and characters.This gripping collection begins with “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Re...

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Moods

dark 86%
tense 59%
emotional 48%
mysterious 44%
adventurous 36%
reflective 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 22%
sad 20%
inspiring 15%
funny 12%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.12

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