Different Seasons by Stephen King

Different Seasons

Stephen King

560 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption--the most satisfying tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape since The Count of Monte Cristo.Apt Pupil--a golden California schoolboy and an old man whose hideous past he uncovers enter into a fateful ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,944 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 57%
emotional 48%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 37%
reflective 29%
challenging 24%
hopeful 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 16%
funny 12%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 30% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.12

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