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reece751's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
4.75
gambalectora's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
firepuma1423's review against another edition
4.0
I had very high expectations and it was a very good story which I enjoyed but it was hard to follow sometimes because of the length and felt like a bit of a chore to get through. Also a bit weird at points, not even scary weird just weird lol!
flowersforcharile's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
rkragsdale's review against another edition
4.0
i really liked it in terms of the way (most) characters were developed, outside of the female characters because that was kinda lame. it felt more like a character and relationship novel than a horror novel which i really loved even though i was expecting a horror novel from the outset.
decided to read this whole thing in the month of october, ended up finishing it in exactly two weeks. not horror in my opinion, not great about the ladies, but a fuckin great read regardless.
decided to read this whole thing in the month of october, ended up finishing it in exactly two weeks. not horror in my opinion, not great about the ladies, but a fuckin great read regardless.
susanneverreads's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly enjoyed the book. While at times it felt like work due to his descriptions, I powered through and kept reading. It wasn't really until the end that I felt I couldn't put It down. Once again, I enjoyed the book and almost gave it a five star but I simply couldn't give that extra star. The reasons as followed:
1. The language. Now I realize this was written in a different time period so maybe the language was used more often then. This is something I can move past.
2. Some of the descriptions made me feel like it was way to descriptive. Once away, something I can move past as I know Stephen King is known for this.
3. The sexual scene between CHILDREN was really not needed in my opinion. I honestly feel there could have been another way for the scene to have worked out or even have cut it out completely. When it was hinted this was coming up, I instantly went into the previous reviews and confirmed this was truly a scene written in the book. I would like to think I have an average reading speed but I read a lot faster than I normally do for this scene. I made sure there was nothing too important for the story and moved on as fast as I could. I don't want to mark this review as a spoiler as nothing too major is given away and wanted to warn people that there is a scene they may not be comfortable reading.
1. The language. Now I realize this was written in a different time period so maybe the language was used more often then. This is something I can move past.
2. Some of the descriptions made me feel like it was way to descriptive. Once away, something I can move past as I know Stephen King is known for this.
3. The sexual scene between CHILDREN was really not needed in my opinion. I honestly feel there could have been another way for the scene to have worked out or even have cut it out completely. When it was hinted this was coming up, I instantly went into the previous reviews and confirmed this was truly a scene written in the book. I would like to think I have an average reading speed but I read a lot faster than I normally do for this scene. I made sure there was nothing too important for the story and moved on as fast as I could. I don't want to mark this review as a spoiler as nothing too major is given away and wanted to warn people that there is a scene they may not be comfortable reading.
matteofra078's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
amandalyn's review against another edition
4.0
Man. King really is something else. Honestly I probably would have given this five stars if it was for *that* scene. You know the one. I wanted to skip it but I read it just to see if it added anything to the story. Big shocker: it super didn’t. I’m just gonna blame it on the cocaine.
But besides that, this was a wonderfully written story about childhood and friendship and the magic that exists when you’re young, and the horrors that come with it all. It may have taken me forever to read, but it wasn’t ever because of lack of enjoyment, mostly just because I needed a break every once and while.
On to my next King!
But besides that, this was a wonderfully written story about childhood and friendship and the magic that exists when you’re young, and the horrors that come with it all. It may have taken me forever to read, but it wasn’t ever because of lack of enjoyment, mostly just because I needed a break every once and while.
On to my next King!
akuma_kaoru's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
baybooks's review against another edition
4.0
So… I had never watched the movie or attempted to read the book because I thought it would be too scary. I was surprised at all the other emotions evoked other than fear.
The plot follows a group of adults who return to their hometown. The narrative is divided between flashbacks and present day.
The Losers Club has returned to battle IT as they did when they were kids. However, the story also explores internal battles, family battles and battling bullies. The bullies made me think of those childhood experiences that seem to repeat themselves across the generations and no matter where you live.
Familial issues of neglect vs overprotection are examined in a way that is also relatable, because these parents were around in the 50’s, the 80’s and now.
It lost a star in my opinion because at the end I felt like I just wanted to finish reading the book and there was a scene with the Losers that,as many others have noted, could have been omitted as it did not add value to the story.
There are trigger warnings for animal cruelty, sexual content,and domestic violence.
The plot follows a group of adults who return to their hometown. The narrative is divided between flashbacks and present day.
The Losers Club has returned to battle IT as they did when they were kids. However, the story also explores internal battles, family battles and battling bullies. The bullies made me think of those childhood experiences that seem to repeat themselves across the generations and no matter where you live.
Familial issues of neglect vs overprotection are examined in a way that is also relatable, because these parents were around in the 50’s, the 80’s and now.
It lost a star in my opinion because at the end I felt like I just wanted to finish reading the book and there was a scene with the Losers that,as many others have noted, could have been omitted as it did not add value to the story.
There are trigger warnings for animal cruelty, sexual content,and domestic violence.