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Mystery & Thriller· United States

You Like It Darker

by Stephen King
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
#202,232of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 2024English
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About This Book

Few works of mystery & thriller have earned the sustained critical attention that You Like It Darker (2024) by Stephen King continues to receive. Published in 2024, You Like It Darker by Stephen King is a gripping work of mystery and suspense that keeps readers guessing until the final page.

Book Details

AuthorStephen King
Published2024
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
Editorial Score45/100
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Editorial Assessment

Stephen King published You Like It Darker in 2024, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of mystery & thriller from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed You Like It Darker among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 45/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to You Like It Darker for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Stephen King's role in the literature of United States is well established. You Like It Darker can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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202445
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Stephen King
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Stephen King is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of horror.

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You Like It Darker was written by Stephen King, first published in 2024. Stephen King is recognized as a significant author in the field of mystery and thriller.

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