344 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307947291
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 07 August 2012
Description
King's first collection of short stories showcases the darkest depths of his brilliant imagination. Here we see mutated rats gone bad ("Graveyard Shift"); a cataclysmic virus that threatens humanity ("Night Surf," the basis for The Stand); a poss...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,463 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 68%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 9% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 27% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 17% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Death, Suicide, AbleismMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Religious bigotry
344 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307947291
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 07 August 2012
Description
King's first collection of short stories showcases the darkest depths of his brilliant imagination. Here we see mutated rats gone bad ("Graveyard Shift"); a cataclysmic virus that threatens humanity ("Night Surf," the basis for The Stand); a poss...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,463 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
mysterious 68%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 9% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 27% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 17% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Death, Suicide, AbleismMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Religious bigotry