The Plant
The Plant
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stephen King's The Plant is an unfinished, serialized horror story released as an e-book. It revolves around a publishing house that receives a malevolent plant capable of granting desires at a sinister cost. King's work explores themes of ambition and supernatural influence. The story remains incomplete.
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Review Roundup
Stephen King's The Plant blends horror with dark humor, engaging readers through its epistolary format. Critics praised its creativity and suspenseful plot, but some felt the narrative was uneven. The story's abrupt discontinuation left many wanting closure. Despite mixed reception, dedicated fans appreciated King's experimental venture in serialized fiction.
Who Should Read The Plant?
Readers who enjoy The Plant by Stephen King would likely appreciate dark psychological thrillers with supernatural elements. Fans of King's The Green Mile or Misery and those who enjoy works like Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House will find this serialized novel compelling for its eerie atmosphere and intricate storytelling.
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Novel • Fiction
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Adult
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