The Mist by Stephen King

The Mist

Stephen King

230 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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For fans of spine-tingling suspense and supernatural thrills, The Mist by Stephen King is a gripping and unsettling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate the dark and terrifying world of monsters, horror, and the unknown.

Description

The storm rolled across Long Lake in Maine with a fury, leaving David Drayton and his family with fallen trees, downed power lines, and no electricity. At his wife’s request, David heads to the local supermarket to stock up on supplies, taking his...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 12,577 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

tense: 81%

mysterious: 72%

adventurous: 22%

emotional: 22%

sad: 19%

challenging: 12%

reflective: 4%

hopeful: 3%


Pace

54% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

53% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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