The Langoliers by Stephen King

The Langoliers

Stephen King

305 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction horror short stories thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Stephen King's unforgettable novella--first included in his 1990, award-winning collection Four Past Midnight and made into a highly acclaimed miniseries--about a terrifying plane ride into a most unfriendly sky. On a cross-country, redeye flight ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,152 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
tense 85%
dark 67%
adventurous 44%
emotional 16%
sad 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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