The Dark Half

Interesting Facts

• The book's plot is based on the idea of personality duality and explores the theme of internal conflict between good and evil.
• The main character, writer Thad Beaumont, creates an alter ego named George Stark, who becomes a popular detective author.
• The book was written after Stephen King himself revealed his secret identity as Richard Bachman, under which he published books.
• The work contains an element of mysticism, where Thad's alter ego, George Stark, comes to life and begins committing crimes.
• The book explores the theme of battling inner demons and the consequences of suppressing the dark side of one's personality.
• Stephen King drew on his own experiences and fears related to his writing career to create the book's tense atmosphere.