The Running Man by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

The Running Man

Stephen King, Richard Bachman

317 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced

Description

The Running Man is set within a dystopian future in which the poor are seen more by the government as worrisome rodents than actual human beings. The protagonist of The Running Man, Ben Richards, is quick to realize this as he watches his daughter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,204 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 79%
adventurous 59%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
emotional 15%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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