A review by katealot
It by Stephen King

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Overall a fantastic read. Throws you into horror bits at the drop of a hat and pulls you back out just as fast. Makes one ache for the bittersweet innocence and love of childhood friendships. Disappointing ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, and Medical trauma