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shh_mariaisreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nietlauramaarmaura's review against another edition
4.0
Classic and exciting, for sure.
This book was an easy read and I love these kind of in-depth character descriptions.
I've already seen the movie so I knew about the disappointing ending but it did not really bother me because it is such a classic. Imagining Tim Curry as Pennywise made this book super scary and therefore not at all boring. However, I absolutely HATED the part where Bev takes everyone virginity (I think) because it was so out of context and uncomfortable to read.
Also very interested to discuss the racial issues with this book; is it racist of Stephen King to use this kind of racial slang?
This book was an easy read and I love these kind of in-depth character descriptions.
I've already seen the movie so I knew about the disappointing ending but it did not really bother me because it is such a classic. Imagining Tim Curry as Pennywise made this book super scary and therefore not at all boring. However, I absolutely HATED the part where Bev takes everyone virginity (I think) because it was so out of context and uncomfortable to read.
Also very interested to discuss the racial issues with this book; is it racist of Stephen King to use this kind of racial slang?
itslorei's review
2.0
DNF
Okay. The first 5oo pages were very good. I love the perspective of the children. But as it gows along the way of 500 ang up, I stopped. I don't know why, I just felt it has become boring for me.
Okay. The first 5oo pages were very good. I love the perspective of the children. But as it gows along the way of 500 ang up, I stopped. I don't know why, I just felt it has become boring for me.
lillamy_jenny's review against another edition
3.0
Great horror / coming-of-age story. Way too long though. And THAT ONE Scene towards the end...?! No. So unnecessary.
stphfrmn's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
the first two thirds of this book I absolutely adored. King somehow places you right back in childhood with those childhood fears, right as he brings up the very adult fears to deal with as well. Even though it’s loooong, I was turning those pages - until about the last third. A mixture of fear and also a sense that it just needed a bit more editing in the last third, the plot seems a bit more chaotic and it runs out of steam.
(Example - Tom was one of the scariest parts for me, then he just suddenly died?!)
That said, it’s still a fantastic read. Even though my childhood wasn’t anywhere near 1957 or Maine, it somehow brought up so many memories and really blended childhood and adulthood fear. The world building is so well done, and the legend of Derry is one of my favourite parts of the book. I love all the characters and I’ve been thinking about the book since I finished it. Storm drains are never going to be the same again!
Fantastic read despite those flaws. Beware of spoilers in other reviews. (Yeah the orgy scene is super weird, I chose to skip through it. I see the thematic relevance and it sounds like King regrets writing it now.)
That said, it’s still a fantastic read. Even though my childhood wasn’t anywhere near 1957 or Maine, it somehow brought up so many memories and really blended childhood and adulthood fear. The world building is so well done, and the legend of Derry is one of my favourite parts of the book. I love all the characters and I’ve been thinking about the book since I finished it. Storm drains are never going to be the same again!
Fantastic read despite those flaws. Beware of spoilers in other reviews. (
readingmausi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
This book should have been a lot shorter. There were parts I really liked and parts I really disliked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Vomit, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Death of parent, Excrement, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Infidelity, Drug use, Fatphobia, Medical content, Car accident, Mental illness, Misogyny, Antisemitism, Body shaming, and Alcohol
alanak8's review against another edition
5.0
I——uhhhh, yea okay, Rtc, but it’s not a for sure, idk if I can return to Derry long enough to write a review
→It←
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adult
Age Rating: 17+
Spice: 5/5
→It←
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adult
Age Rating: 17+
Spice: 5/5
kittykitcat's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t think any of the movie adaptations (and if there ever are any more, I don’t think those’ll do it, either) have done justice to this book. Yes, they’re scary and magnificent horror watches, but what this book can do to you can hardly be surpassed by CGI and makeup.
Like many of King’s books, this is the story of a whole town. You meet so many of its people and locales it becomes hard to remember they’re not real. Sure, that leads to maaany pages full of information some may not find intriguing or necessary, but to me, learning all of a fictional town’s dirty, terrible little secrets is as rewarding as learning what IT truly is.
Like many of King’s books, this is the story of a whole town. You meet so many of its people and locales it becomes hard to remember they’re not real. Sure, that leads to maaany pages full of information some may not find intriguing or necessary, but to me, learning all of a fictional town’s dirty, terrible little secrets is as rewarding as learning what IT truly is.
niamhginty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
nimscancolor's review against another edition
Extremely slow buildup with too much character development for EVERYONE