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

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