Blood and Smoke
Blood and Smoke
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Blood and Smoke is an audio-only Stephen King collection featuring three short stories: "Lunch at the Gotham Café," "1408," and "In the Deathroom." Each story explores themes of unexpected terror and psychological tension, as individuals encounter eerie and unsettling situations that challenge their perception of reality and survival instincts.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stephen King's Blood and Smoke offers a chilling collection of audiobooks designed to immerse listeners in haunting tales. Positively, King's vivid storytelling and masterful narration captivate fans of the horror genre. However, some listeners may find the stories less impactful without additional visual context. Overall, it's a gripping auditory experience for horror enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Blood and Smoke?
Fans of eerie, suspense-filled stories, particularly those who enjoyed The Twilight Zone or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, would relish Blood and Smoke by Stephen King. This collection of ghostly tales is perfect for readers who crave thrilling, well-crafted narratives with a psychological edge.
7,770 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
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