fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

433 pages | first published 1996

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Stephen King’s classic #1 New York Times bestselling dramatic serial novel and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks!Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, ea...
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Summary of 10488 reviews

Moods

sad 78%
emotional 76%
dark 74%
mysterious 48%
tense 43%
reflective 32%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 8%
funny 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 21%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.4

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