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Violence
A lot
Violence across the collection ranges from moderate to extreme; 'Survivor Type' is graphically violent
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout in King's characteristic style
Sexual Content
Some
Some adult sexual content across several stories
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use across the stories
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The collection's range of psychological horror — from claustrophobic dread to cosmic terror — is the hallmark of King's short fiction
What this book is about
Stephen King's second major short story collection contains some of his most celebrated work: 'The Mist' (cosmic horror and community breakdown), 'The Raft' (creatures in a lake), 'Survivor Type' (a doctor stranded on an island — graphic), and many others. The collection spans King's full range from supernatural horror to quiet dread. The violence varies from mild to extreme across the stories; 'Survivor Type' in particular is extremely graphic. The collection as a whole is adult horror.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extreme violence in certain stories ('Survivor Type')
Adult horror throughout
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