Hearts In Atlantis by Stephen King

Hearts In Atlantis

Stephen King

688 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror short stories thriller dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Hearts In Atlantis is composed of five interconnected, sequential narratives set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War.In "Low Men in Yellow Coats," eleven-year-old Bobby...

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Moods

emotional 71%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
mysterious 49%
sad 38%
tense 27%
adventurous 26%
challenging 18%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

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3.72

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