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A review by mainereading
The Institute by Stephen King
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Institute reminded me of Stranger Things, Carrie, IT, and Firestarter. A bunch of kids fighting evil!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol