The Running Man by Stephen King

The Running Man

Stephen King

413 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced

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. "Tomorrow at noon, the hunt begins. Remember his face "Ben Richards is a desp...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 79%
adventurous 60%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
emotional 15%
mysterious 11%
reflective 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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