A review by thannnh
It by Stephen King

adventurous challenging dark funny sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I wanted to read what is widely celebrated as King’s best work. I found out that I mostly disagree. It’s so long and so slow. It’s one of the few books that is served well being adapted for tv or film just because there are so many opportunities to trim the fat. The constant switching of timelines felt unnecessary and exhausting. The random injections of sex were sporadic and weird. The turtle felt like an acid trip. Some parts of the book were truly beautiful and horrifying, but much of it felt like a slog. This book may have parted me from the herd of many King fans who obsess over this book and despise the Holly Gibney books. 
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