A review by ajeanx
It by Stephen King

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

4.75

Whilst reading It, I witnessed a thing live and die. From childhood through to it’s drawn out and somewhat painful death, It was... a lot. Too much, really. But it was 1067 pages, so what was I really expecting? Having been my first Stephen King novel, I’m in awe of King’s writing and his ability to create a world and it’s characters so clearly and realistically (even if his interpretation of a female perspective is so amusingly off). The enthusiasm for what he’s writing is somewhat headstrong, as descriptions and fine details drew on and on... and on (dare I admit I skimmed quite a few of the last pages). Yet, you’re so deep in by that point when you hit the 200/300 pages-to-go mark that you just kind of have to push through. Worth it? Er, maybe it’s because I watched the films first, but... eh. Complicated answer. Amazing, disturbing writing and story building, but just as the Losers’ memories fade into nothing but a vague, groggy sort of question mark over time, my mind is doing the same. In the end, It is truly an entertaining read, if you’re prepared the face the viscerally f*cked up content within. 
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