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Seven children and a monster that returns every twenty-seven years

It

by Stephen King

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1986Moderate readSlow pace

What it is about

In the town of Derry, Maine, a group of children called the Losers Club face a shape-shifting evil that often takes the form of Pennywise the clown. Twenty-seven years later, they return as adults to finish the fight.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Childhood · Fear · Friendship

Screen adaptation

It (2017)

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About the author

Stephen King14 books on Tori Books

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