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Christine

Stephen King
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Christine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983

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Stephen King

Christine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

411

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pennsylvania • Late 1970s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

Christine by Stephen King is a supernatural thriller centered on a young individual who acquires a classic car with a sinister history. The story explores themes of possession and the conflict between human and malevolent forces as the car exerts a deadly influence on its owner.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Christine by Stephen King presents a thrilling tale blending horror and supernatural elements. Reviewers praise its engaging plot and deep character development, especially the portrayal of teenage angst and obsession. However, some critics find the narrative pacing uneven and the concept of a haunted car potentially absurd. Nonetheless, King's atmospheric writing keeps readers enthralled.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Christine?

Fans of horror, psychological thrillers, and supernatural fiction will relish Stephen King's Christine. Readers who enjoyed the eerie atmospheres and character-driven narratives in The Shining or Pet Sematary will find themselves captivated by this tale of a haunted car with a sinister influence.

Book Details
Pages

411

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pennsylvania • Late 1970s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

840L

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