67 pages • 2 hours read
Stephen KingIt
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In It by Stephen King, a group of seven childhood friends in the town of Derry confronts a shape-shifting monster that takes the form of their worst fears. They believe they've defeated it, but when the monster returns 27 years later, they reunite to stop it for good. Their bond and bravery are tested as they face their deepest fears and past traumas, leading to a climactic battle in the sewers. The novel explores themes of friendship, fear, and memory and alternates between the characters' past and present experiences. The book includes graphic depictions of violence and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephen King's It receives praise for its compelling narrative and richly developed characters, capturing the essence of childhood fears. Critics commend its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. However, some reviewers find its length excessive and certain scenes disturbing. Overall, It remains a masterful blend of horror and nostalgia.
Who Should Read It?
Fans of horror and psychological thrills will relish It by Stephen King. Ideal for readers who enjoy deeply complex narratives and rich character development similar to those in The Shining or works by H.P. Lovecraft, King's novel weaves chilling encounters and a nostalgic return to childhood fears. Suitable for those captivated by both the supernatural and the human psyche.
1184
Novel • Fiction
Derry, Maine • 1950s
1986
Adult
18+ years
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