Blaze by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

285 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark sad tense medium-paced
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Blaze by Stephen King, Richard Bachman is a gripping and emotionally charged read that will captivate fans of dark, suspenseful stories who are drawn to complex characters, themes of childhood trauma, and the blurred lines between good and evil, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy provocative and intense crime fiction.

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Once upon a time, a fellow named Richard Bachman wrote Blaze on an Olivetti typewriter, then turned the machine over to Stephen King, who used it to write Carrie. Bachman died in 1985 ("cancer of the pseudonym"), but this last gripping Bachman nov...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 3,208 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

tense: 65%

sad: 59%

emotional: 52%

adventurous: 24%

challenging: 13%

mysterious: 13%

reflective: 13%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 3%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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