A review by dumaurier
It by Stephen King

adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An impeccable dive into fear, friendship, and childhood. Was in the running for my favorite King until That scene, which soured the rest of the book for me, even if I knew it was coming. I don’t entirely dislike how Bev’s character was written, but the constant sexualization was questionable to me, both as a child and as an adult.

movie spoiler?
I watched the movies just after, and I feel like they do an even worse job in their treatment of Bev, but making Richie gay adds a lot to his character that I felt lacked in the book. I would have to say Mike is my favorite overall.
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