Content report card
Storm of the Century parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
Moderate
· 3/5
The hurricane causes deaths and destruction; some violence involving the mysterious stranger and townspeople, though not graphically detailed.
Some
· 2/5
Occasional profanity and crude language typical of King's adult fiction, though not pervasive.
Mild
· 1/5
Minor sexual references; not a focus of the narrative.
Strong
· 4/5
Supernatural horror, psychological dread, and existential threat are central to the story; the mysterious stranger has godlike, menacing qualities; themes of helplessness and doom.
Mild
· 1/5
Alcohol consumption in social contexts.
What it offers
Some
· 2/5
Limited; survival instinct and brief moments of human connection, but the story's tone is fatalistic.
A little
· 1/5
Characters are flawed and often unlikeable; no clear moral exemplars drive the narrative.
Some
· 2/5
Historical setting of the actual 1935 Labor Day Hurricane provides some factual backdrop, though the focus is on fiction rather than education.
A note for parents
This Stephen King horror novella centers on a mysterious stranger's arrival during a devastating 1935 hurricane, blending supernatural horror with historical disaster. The story contains moderate violence, atmospheric dread, and dark themes that appeal to older teens and adults; it's darker and more adult-oriented than typical young adult horror. While it offers some historical context about the actual hurricane, the focus is on creating fear and tension rather than positive messaging.
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From the publisher
Publisher Description
Publisher Description
Shelved under
Fiction
Not Diverse Characters
Unloveable Characters
Weak Character Development
Plot driven
Character driven
ebook
mysterious
dark
sad
Adventurous
emotional
ISBN 9780671032647 · Simon and Schuster
For your family
Is “Storm of the Century” appropriate for your kid?
Storm of the Century age rating: ready from about age 15.
For younger readers
This Stephen King story combines a real historical hurricane with supernatural horror, featuring a mysterious, menacing stranger and intense atmosphere of dread and helplessness that drives much of the fear. There's moderate violence tied to the disaster and the stranger's presence, along with occasional profanity and some darker thematic content that works better for older readers, though reading it together can make it accessible a bit earlier.
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