Rat
Rat
Book Brief
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Novella • Fiction
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Horror & SuspenseMaine • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
HL770L
Super Short Summary
"Research Rat" by Stephen King explores the challenges faced by a person who tries to balance academic pressures with ethical dilemmas in research. The character encounters a moral decision involving their work and the impact it has on others. The story delves into themes of ambition, integrity, and the consequences of one's choices.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephen King's Rat presents a compelling and eerie tale with his signature suspense and psychological depth. Reviewers praise the engaging narrative and effective atmosphere, though some found the plot predictable and character development lacking. Overall, it appeals to King's fans and those who enjoy dark, thought-provoking stories.
Who Should Read Rat?
Stephen King's Rat will captivate readers who relish psychological thrillers imbued with supernatural elements. Fans of his own Misery or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will appreciate the tension and eerie atmosphere. This novella is perfect for those intrigued by the Faustian bargains and the unraveling of the human psyche.
Stephen King's novella "Rat" was included in his 2020 collection If It Bleeds, which features four different stories, each centered on themes of creativity and the supernatural.
Rat explores King's recurring theme of the psychological struggles of a writer, a motif he has revisited in other works like Misery and The Shining.
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Stephen King often draws from personal experiences for his stories, and given that he famously retired from writing (though later returned), the novella's focus on a writer grappling with writer's block adds authenticity to its narrative tension.
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Novella • Fiction
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Horror & SuspenseMaine • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
HL770L
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