A review by strayedthoughts
It by Stephen King

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

4.75

This book was truly exceptional. It is so detailed, which makes it a challenging and long read, but it is so worth it. This story shows what true friendship and loyalty are. It is haunting and disturbing, yet wonderfully heartwarming.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Antisemitism

Minor: Infidelity and Toxic relationship