The Body by Stephen King

The Body

Stephen King

fiction horror short stories emotional medium-paced

192 pages | first published 1982

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Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineIt’s 1960 in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine. Ray Brower, a boy from a nearby town, has disappeared, and twelve-year-old Gordie Lachance and his three friends set out on a quest to find his b...
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Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 68%
reflective 47%
dark 44%
funny 33%
sad 30%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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