A review by raelinton
The Institute by Stephen King

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The structure was a little strange, but the end packed an emotional punch.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma

Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Confinement, Racial slurs, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Medical content, War, and Injury/Injury detail