The Mist by Stephen King

The Mist

Stephen King

230 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's terrifying novella about a town engulfed in a dense, mysterious mist as humanity makes its last stand against unholy destruction--originally published in the acclaimed short story collection Skel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,455 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 79%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 22%
emotional 21%
sad 17%
challenging 9%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 27% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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