The Dark Half

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About this book

The Dark Half is a horror novel by American writer Stephen King, published in 1989. Publishers Weekly listed The Dark Half as the second best-selling book of 1989 behind Tom Clancy's Clear and Present Danger. The novel was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 1993.

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3.8/5 · 155618 readers · 468 pages · ≈ 8 h 40 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The Dark Half?

About ≈ 8 h 40 m — 468 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Dark Half~8 h 40 m

How many pages is The Dark Half?

468 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Dark Half468

What genre is The Dark Half?

It sits on the Horror, Thriller, Fiction shelves.

Has The Dark Half been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Dark Half (1994), The Dark Half (1993).

Is The Dark Half in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Dark Half?

The main characters include Cujo, Evelyn, Dave, Freida.

Where does The Dark Half take place?

It is set in Maine, Castle Rock, Maine (Imaginary place), Castle Rock (Me. : Imaginary place).

Who wrote The Dark Half?

Stephen King.

Setting MaineCastle Rock, Maine (Imaginary place)Castle Rock (Me. : Imaginary place) Characters CujoEvelynDaveFreida
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