The Running Man by Richard Bachman

The Running Man

Richard Bachman with Stephen King

241 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced

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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