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Joyland

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Horror Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by Stephen King

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3.90 (75K ratings)
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description 283 pages

Joyland by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 75K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 283 pages.

About Joyland

Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and the ways both will change his life forever.

Joyland is a brand-new novel and has never previously been published.

Detail Value
Author Stephen King
Published 2013
Pages 283
Genres Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 75,018

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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75K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, Joyland is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
3.96
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Joyland?

Joyland is categorized as Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Joyland worth reading?

Based on 75K reader ratings, Joyland has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Joyland?

Joyland has 283 pages.

Who wrote Joyland?

Joyland was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 2013.

What is the ISBN for Joyland?

The ISBN-13 for Joyland is 9781781162640.0.

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