The Body by Stephen King

The Body

Stephen King with Frank Muller (Narrator)

5 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction horror short stories emotional medium-paced

Description

In 1960s America, four young boys go on a journey to search for the body of a boy killed by a train. As they travel, they discover how cruel the world can be, but also how wondrous.

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Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 66%
dark 48%
reflective 46%
sad 34%
funny 32%
tense 28%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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