The Institute
Interesting Facts
- The book tells of a secret government organization that kidnaps children with special psychic abilities.
- The main character, Luke Ellis, has telekinesis and telepathy, making him a target for The Institute.
- The Institute is divided into two parts: the Front Half, where children undergo training and testing, and the Back Half, where they are subjected to more brutal experiments.
- In this book, Stephen King explores themes of childhood, loss of innocence, and the fight for freedom.
- The book received positive reviews for its tense plot and deep character development.
- The plot of the book echoes other King works, such as «It» and «The Shining», which also explore themes of childhood and supernatural abilities.
Date of publication: 1 November 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Horror and Mystery
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