Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Animal cruelty, RacismMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6724 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
emotional 49%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 35%
reflective 26%
challenging 24%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 26% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
679 pages | first published 1982
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ISBN/UID: 9781444723601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 27 August 1982
Description
Includes the stories “The Body” and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineA “hypnotic” (The New York Times Book Review) collection of four novellas—including the inspirations behind the films Stand...Book Information
679 pages | first published 1982
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781444723601
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder
Publication date: 27 August 1982
Description
Includes the stories “The Body” and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineA “hypnotic” (The New York Times Book Review) collection of four novellas—including the inspirations behind the films Stand...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Murder, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Animal cruelty, RacismMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6724 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
emotional 49%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 35%
reflective 26%
challenging 24%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 26% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating