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The Institute

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Stephen King

The Institute

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

576

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine, Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL770L

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Super Short Summary

In Stephen King's sci-fi thriller The Institute, 12-year-old Luke Ellis, a boy with psychic abilities, is abducted by a sinister organization that experiments on children with special powers. As Luke befriends other imprisoned children, they band together to plan a daring escape and expose the horrifying truth about the Institute. Contains depictions of child abuse and references to concentration camps.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

351,478 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stephen King's The Institute is lauded for its gripping narrative and compelling characters, reminiscent of his earlier works. Reviewers praise its intense atmosphere and moving depiction of children with supernatural abilities. However, some critique it for a slow middle section and predictable elements. Overall, it delivers strong suspense and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Institute?

Fans of thrilling, character-driven narratives will be captivated by Stephen King's The Institute. Ideal for readers who appreciate the suspense of Stranger Things and the psychological depth of It, this novel offers a chilling blend of horror and speculative fiction, making it perfect for those who enjoy intense, immersive storytelling.

4.4

351,478 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

576

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine, Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL770L

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