Bag of Bones
by Stephen King
Bag of Bones by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 131K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 736 pages.
About Bag of Bones
Four years after the sudden death of his wife, forty-year-old bestselling novelist Mike Noonan is still grieving. Unable to write, and plagued by vivid nightmares set at the western Maine summerhouse he calls Sara Laughs, Mike reluctantly returns to the lakeside getaway. There, he finds his beloved Yankee town held in the grip of a powerful millionaire, Max Devore, whose vindictive purpose is to take his three-year-old granddaughter, Kyra, away from her widowed young mother, Mattie. As Mike is drawn into Mattie and Kyra's struggle, as he falls in love with both of them, he is also drawn into the mystery of Sara Laughs, now the site of ghostly visitations and escalating terrors. What are the forces that have been unleashed here—and what do they want of Mike Noonan?It is no secret that King is one of our most mesmerizing storytellers. In Bag of Bones, he proves to be one of our most moving as well.(back cover)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 736 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 131,004 |
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What genre is Bag of Bones?
Bag of Bones is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Bag of Bones worth reading?
Based on 131K reader ratings, Bag of Bones has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Bag of Bones?
Bag of Bones has 736 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Bag of Bones?
Bag of Bones was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Bag of Bones?
The ISBN-13 for Bag of Bones is 9780671024240.0.
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