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A review by thecrookedspine
It by Stephen King
5.0
After reading IT and loving it madly, I felt compelled to return to Goodreads to find out how anyone could possibly give this book a 1* review. I read many of those reviews and have come to the determination it is possible to not really understand this book. I can see how you could miss it, theoretically depending on what you value. I think for a person who values their inner child and has fought to remember them into adulthood, as well as valuing creativity, IT centers around a deeply touching and personal topic. So while I think this book was freaking outstanding, I don't think the 1* reviewers are cray-cray. I think the overarching message just doesn't resonate with everyone.
I would recommend reading this book if:
You like Stephen King, obviously
You value your inner child and creativity
You're interested to read a book where what is horrific changes constantly depending on who it's happening to (a really unique and fascinating devise used in IT).
Also read if you liked the TV mini-series. I saw the mini-series about a bazillion times as a kid and it was rewarding to learn much more about the story, characters, and town reading the book. Previous mini-series experience not required though.
Lastly, I like many readers never actually feel scared by reading horror books but this one came the closest in an oh-god-please-no-that's-so-gross kind of way. Images from IT are now in my mind which will never leave me. So if you embark, be prepared to think ew a lot. It's a fun ride.
I would recommend reading this book if:
You like Stephen King, obviously
You value your inner child and creativity
You're interested to read a book where what is horrific changes constantly depending on who it's happening to (a really unique and fascinating devise used in IT).
Also read if you liked the TV mini-series. I saw the mini-series about a bazillion times as a kid and it was rewarding to learn much more about the story, characters, and town reading the book. Previous mini-series experience not required though.
Lastly, I like many readers never actually feel scared by reading horror books but this one came the closest in an oh-god-please-no-that's-so-gross kind of way. Images from IT are now in my mind which will never leave me. So if you embark, be prepared to think ew a lot. It's a fun ride.