Apt Pupil
by Stephen King
Apt Pupil by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 17.2K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 179 pages.
About Apt Pupil
Todd Bowden is an apt pupil. Good grades, good family, a paper route. But he is about to meet a different kind of teacher: Mr. Dussander. Todd knows all about Dussander's dark past. The torture. The death. The decades-old manhunt Dussander has escaped to this day. Yet Todd doesn't want to turn him in. Todd wants to know more. Much more. He is about to learn the real meaning of power—and the seductive lure of evil.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 179 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,198 |
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What genre is Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Apt Pupil worth reading?
Based on 17.2K reader ratings, Apt Pupil has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil has 179 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Apt Pupil?
The ISBN-13 for Apt Pupil is 9780751525670.0.
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