The Breathing Method
The Breathing Method
Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1930s
Adult
18+ years
890L
Super Short Summary
In Stephen King's novella "The Breathing Method," a person participates in an exclusive gentleman's club known for storytelling. One winter, a doctor recounts a tale of a courageous expectant mother who learns an unusual breathing technique, impacting her childbirth experience profoundly. The story explores themes of resilience, determination, and the extraordinary in everyday life.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Breathing Method by Stephen King is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and unique narrative structure within the frame of a chilling Christmas tale. Readers appreciate the tension and mystery but note it lacks the depth of King’s longer works. Some find the story intriguing yet feel the ending is abrupt. Overall, it captivates but may leave some desiring more.
Who Should Read The Breathing Method?
Readers who appreciate suspenseful, eerie narratives like Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will enjoy Stephen King's The Breathing Method. This novella appeals to fans of atmospheric horror and mysterious storytelling, with a focus on the uncanny and macabre.
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Short Story • Fiction
New York City • 1930s
Adult
18+ years
890L
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