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Dec 31, 2019
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Read 2 times. Last read January 8, 2016 to March 2, 2016.
A book that I consider a modern classic of the horror genre; a book in 2017 that went on to became a part of our global culture as a result of the latest movie version. Seven children spend a terrifying summer together in their home town of Derry, a summer that was devastating to their lives and their community, yet also supposedly completely unforgettable - yet nearly all of them forgot!
27 years later, having left Derry and that entire summer's memories behind, they start feeling the call to return, a process that sees their memories begin to return of that summer, that summer of It! It all began with a paper boat...
A book that has always resonated with me focusing on that otherworld that is children's reality, a reality that sits alongside, but also out of sight of adults' reality, and exists in the real world too! This concept is underlined splendidly in that Pennywise and its machinations can only be seen, and dealt with, by children. Stephen King, yet again, brings 1950s America to life - bringing discord, damnation, disaster and death to many in Derry, in the present and pasts, plural! With so much hate, horror, gore and violence adjoined to so much heart, love, belief and loyalty, this book, this saga is an amazing feat of creativity.
Stephen King's It is such an important part of the horror genre, as it so well balances human and non-human evil, young love and adult passion, and most of all, one of King's most endearing themes, the power of unity and friendship. 9.5 out of 12, just missing out on the Five Stars, 'cos let's face it, it could have ended in many different and possible more interesting ways in the 1950s story.
2002 and 2016 read
27 years later, having left Derry and that entire summer's memories behind, they start feeling the call to return, a process that sees their memories begin to return of that summer, that summer of It! It all began with a paper boat...
A book that has always resonated with me focusing on that otherworld that is children's reality, a reality that sits alongside, but also out of sight of adults' reality, and exists in the real world too! This concept is underlined splendidly in that Pennywise and its machinations can only be seen, and dealt with, by children. Stephen King, yet again, brings 1950s America to life - bringing discord, damnation, disaster and death to many in Derry, in the present and pasts, plural! With so much hate, horror, gore and violence adjoined to so much heart, love, belief and loyalty, this book, this saga is an amazing feat of creativity.
Stephen King's It is such an important part of the horror genre, as it so well balances human and non-human evil, young love and adult passion, and most of all, one of King's most endearing themes, the power of unity and friendship. 9.5 out of 12, just missing out on the Five Stars, 'cos let's face it, it could have ended in many different and possible more interesting ways in the 1950s story.
2002 and 2016 read
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Reading Progress
December 15, 2002
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Started Reading
January 23, 2003
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Finished Reading
January 8, 2016
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Started Reading
March 2, 2016
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Finished Reading
December 31, 2019
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December 31, 2019
– Shelved as:
horror-aiiiiiiiie
December 31, 2019
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constant-reader-balloon-spells
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Can't wait for the Holloween to read this! Nice review tho.
rovic wrote: "Can't wait for the Holloween to read this! Nice review tho."Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it... in Halloween!
I still can't decide if I should give it a DNF review, or give it a fresh start after not touching "It" for over two years now. I flirt with the latter idea, but then again it would not be the first time that I do not concur with the general opinion of a book. :)
Philip wrote: "I still can't decide if I should give it a DNF review, or give it a fresh start after not touching "It" for over two years now. I flirt with the latter idea, but then again it would not be the firs..."We can't all like the same books, and I can see how 'It' wouldn't necessarily have universal appeal; from my own perspective I would suggest that you leave it and not bother, the opening pages of the book are pretty much how the book progresses, so if you DNF'ed because of them, I can't see any gain in returning to them!
Baba wrote: "Philip wrote: "I still can't decide if I should give it a DNF review, or give it a fresh start after not touching "It" for over two years now. I flirt with the latter idea, but then again it would ..."Phew, well I guess that's been the point, though I did progress a long way into the story. :) But you are right, I should not bother with it any further and go onward to new exciting books I wholeheartedly enjoy!
And as such, I wish you the same joy on your further reading-journey. :)
Great review, Baba! I want to read this one but probably not anytime soon.
Nicole wrote: "Great review, Baba! I want to read this one but probably not anytime soon."Thanks Nicole :). It's such a big book it does need time set aside to read :)
My first foray from King in novel format when I was about 10... Been in love with 'em ever since.
Great review, Baba! Maybe i should reread.
I read this when I was 18, and will not walk over a drain grate to this day. I’m 54.
Stephen King is an icon, for sure, of the horror genre and using adjectives. Your review is compelling!
Khalid wrote: "My first foray from King in novel format when I was about 10... Been in love with 'em ever since."Aged 10!!!!!!!!!
Kimmy wrote: "I read this when I was 18, and will not walk over a drain grate to this day. I’m 54."ayuh... true that :)
P.B. wrote: "Stephen King is an icon, for sure, of the horror genre and using adjectives. Your review is compelling!"
Thanks PB, digging up my old SK reviews for the memories :)
Amazing review as always baba the violence adjoined with love is seriously making me want to start this :)
Zainab wrote: "Amazing review as always baba the violence adjoined with love is seriously making me want to start this :)"I promise you Zainab, it is a remarkable read :)
Sorry, I'm just seeing this comment Lisa! Agree with everything you wrote. Such a sad story, that the cost of everything was forgetting that deadly, yet amazing summer, for most of their young and adult lives!