Skeleton Crew
by Stephen King
Skeleton Crew by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 82.3K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 612 pages.
About Skeleton Crew
From the Flap:The Master at his scarifying best! From heart-pounding terror to the eeriest of whimsy--tales from the outer limits of one of the greatest imaginations of our time!Evil that breathes and walks and shrieks, brave new worlds and horror shows, human desperation bursting into deadly menace--such are the themes of these astounding works of fiction. In the tradition of Poe and Stevenson, of Lovecraft and The Twilight Zone, Stephen King has fused images of fear as old as time with the iconography of contemporary American life to create his own special brand of horror--one that has kept millions of readers turning the pages even as they gasp.In the book-length story "The Mist," a supermarket becomes the last bastion of humanity as a peril beyond dimension invades the earth. . .Touch "The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands," and say your prayers . . .There are some things in attics which are better left alone, things like "The Monkey" . . .The most sublime woman driver on earth offers a man "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" to paradise . . .A boy's sanity is pushed to the edge when he's left alone with the odious corpse of "Gramma" . . .If you were stunned by Gremlins, the Fornits of "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet" will knock your socks off . . .Trucks that punish and beautiful teen demons who seduce a young man to massacre; curses whose malevolence grows through the years; obscene presences and angels of grace--here, indeed, is a night-blooming bouquet of chills and thrills.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 612 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 82,320 |
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What genre is Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Skeleton Crew worth reading?
Based on 82.3K reader ratings, Skeleton Crew has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew has 612 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Skeleton Crew?
The ISBN-13 for Skeleton Crew is 9780751504380.0.
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