The Institute by Stephen King

The Institute

Stephen King

496 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Deep in the woods of Maine, there is a dark state facility where kids, abducted from across the United States, are incarcerated. In the Institute they are subjected to a series of tests and procedures meant to combine their exceptional gifts - tel...

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Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 70%
tense 66%
adventurous 62%
emotional 39%
sad 26%
challenging 16%
hopeful 10%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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